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News roundup, May 1: Truckers make ‘distress call’ to Trump in D.C.
Dozens of truckers descended on D.C. Friday morning and blew their horns to try to gain the attention of President Trump to help with low rates during the pandemic. CVSA has compiled a searchable resource of emergency declarations. Oregon Trucking Associations will hand out free lunches to truckers Wednesday.
May 1, 2020
Gear
Havis’ laptop docking station
Havis’ Panasonic Laptop Docking Stations now have updated designs for CF-20, CF-33 and CF-54/55 models that offer increased connector protection to help prevent accidental damage to the dock’s connector pins when the laptop isn’t present. Toughbook-certif
May 1, 2020
Business
High-security munitions hauling: Bigger investment at startup can mean rich rewards
AA&E freight hauling requires proper permits, credentials, along with a list of other criteria. Learn more about hauling military freight here on Overdrive.
April 30, 2020
Business
2020 GATS cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic
This year's Great American Trucking Show, scheduled for August 27-29, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Details here on Overdrive.
April 30, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 30: Continental to sunset RoadLog ELD service
Continental is ending support for its RoadLog ELD service. Drivewyze has added rest area notifications for Indiana to its PreClear weigh station bypass service. Arizona will expand parking at an I-40 rest area. SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio will be free throughout May. More reserved parking coming to Trucker Tools.
April 30, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 29: Trucking groups call for suspension of federal excise tax on trucks, trailers
A group of more than 100 trucking-related companies and organizations penned a letter to congressional leaders calling for a suspension of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. ATA distributing hand sanitizer to truckers. The latest Highway Angel.
April 29, 2020
Business
Harmony in states’ permitting parameters inches closer, as fines remain heavy-haul risk
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has worked for decades for state-to-state harmonization of oversize and overweight permits. Details on Overdrive.
April 29, 2020
Channel 19
Some carriers rewarding leased/company haulers, where it counts
Some trucking companies are paying truck drivers hazard bonus pay for continuing to drive during the coronavirus pandemic. Hear from the drivers on Overdrive.
April 28, 2020
Business
A third of small fleets shut down as COVID-19 guts freight market
Survey shows coronavirus cutbacks have "totally shut down" one-third of small fleets. Discover how COVID-19 continues to impact owner-operators on Overdrive.
April 28, 2020
Business
DOT works toward state access to drug clearinghouse to suspend, deny CDLs
If the FMCSA's new rule passes, it will give states the ability to deny or downgrade CDLs for truck drivers who fail drug or alcohol testing. Learn more here.
April 28, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 28: Top execs at Knight-Swift, Werner take temporary pay cuts; more mask distribution locations announced
Executives at several large fleets are taking pay cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic. FMCSA has added more mask distribution locations for truck drivers. Prime donated $700,000 for a COVID unit at a Missouri hospital. Navistar is recalling 27,000 medium- and severe-duty trucks.
April 28, 2020
Overdrive Extra
News flash: Truckers are people!
during the uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic, professional truck drivers are recognized and deemed essential heroes. Details here on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Business
Specialized hauling: Start out light to go heavy
Randy Cunha of Tonto Express in Conroe, Texas, recommends starting light and working your way up to heavier specialized loads. Learn more on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Overdrive Extra
The owner-operator’s No. 1 freight negotiations tool — Right of refusal
As an owner-operator, your right of refusal is your best freight negotiation tool in a down market. Gary Buchs offers insights and information here on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 27: Five Michigan rest areas close temporarily; four new truck stops open
Five Michigan welcome centers are closed for two weeks due to maintenance staff layoffs. Two new TA Express locations opened recently in Oregon and Georgia. Two new Love’s Travel Stops are now open in Illinois and Michigan.
April 27, 2020
Pride & Polish
Good time to work on the truck … And: States’ contractor unemployment programs standing up
Owner-operator Bill Ater's nontheless productive month-plus off the road -- "I won't haul freight for nothing," he said, ready to go when profitable opportunities return.
April 24, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 24: Feds to distribute 800,000 masks to truckers
The federal government will distribute about 800,000 masks to truck drivers at six locations across the country. A Canadian trucker was caught trying to enter Canada from the U.S. with 80 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. A fleet’s split sleeper berth waiver was renewed by FMCSA.
April 24, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Have you been snookered by a deceptive small-business loan?
Have you ever been taken by a small business loan? Let us know about your experience as we dive deeper into misleading loan practices and fraud on Overdrive.
April 24, 2020
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