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Trucking Law: Coping with diabetes easier than in the past
When you fill out your medical examination form MCSA-5875, you’re asked if you’ve ever had certain medical problems. It may seem like a harmless omission to leave off certain medications or ignore certain conditions you may have been diagnosed with, but it’s not.
October 14, 2019
Business
More than 3,500 UAW Mack employees go on strike
Mack employees who are members of the United Automotive Workers union are striking for better pay, job security, benefits, holiday and work schedules, overtime and more.
October 14, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 14: ‘Run on Less’ real-time results, Dupré’s brokerage arm sees growth
The North American Council on Freight Efficiency’s “Run on Less” demonstration is almost half through an 18-day run that will culminate with an event late in the month. Dupré Logistics’ brokerage arm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is moving to a new location following recent growth.
October 14, 2019
Channel 19
Remembering Bob Walser of Bill’s Truck Stop, Linwood, N.C.
Robert Eugene “Bob” Walser Sr., 86, of Linwood, N.C., well-known for his generosity to drivers, passed Saturday. Walser owned and operated Bill’s Truck Stop at I-85 exit 86, for 60 years. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at Churchland Baptist Church in Linwood.
October 14, 2019
Overdrive Radio
VP undercover in a large carrier’s training program; Voices From 10-4 D.C.
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, the story of C.R. England VP Pam Wilson’s undercover assignment, which began her company employment, as a new driver in the company’s training program with an eye toward improving the new-driver experience; and: voices from 10-4 D.C.
October 11, 2019
Hours of Service
Stress relief the hours proposal stands to deliver
NASTC’s David Owen on the hours of service proposal: “What the unnecessary ELD mandate has required is a closer look at the HOS and relief from the odious stress and pressures created by the current rule. I feel if the ‘advocates’ were true advocates for safer highways, they would see and appreciate this.”
October 11, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 11: Florida seeking feedback on truck parking, Love’s opens two new locations
Florida DOT is asking truck drivers to complete a survey about truck parking in the state to help develop solutions to fix parking issues. Love’s opened new travel stops in Edon, Ohio, and St. Clair, Michigan, adding 215 parking spaces to its nationwide network.
October 11, 2019
Business
Driver recognized for helping at the scene of serious two-vehicle crash
On Aug. 9, Robert Wheeler was heading south on Highway 135 when he saw an SUV pulling out of a strip mall parking lot. Without stopping, the SUV pulled out of the entrance and into the path of an oncoming commercial van. Wheeler said the van had no time to react and t-boned the SUV.
October 11, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
AOBRD-to-ELD: Tech providers on data handling, hours changes, improving core and ancillary functionality
“Nobody’s in a race to be regulated,” noted Pedigree Technologies CEO Wade Wilson, speaking with three other ELD providers in August on the subject of the AOBRD-to-ELD shift. While there’s certainly general antipathy among truckers to the mandate, a variety of business cases can be made for telematics technology.
October 10, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Addressing a common mistake in a tough load choice
You might be surprised at what the numbers have to say about waiting an extra day, even when that higher-paying load surfaces.
October 10, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 10: Lane reductions set for I-15 NB near Las Vegas tonight, eastbound Teton Pass in Wyoming closing to trailer traffic early
I-15 Northbound south of Las Vegas will be reduced to one lane between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight. Wyoming DOT will close eastbound Teton Pass to trailer traffic a month early, beginning Oct. 15. Ohio broker adopts one-click “book it now” tech option from Trucker Tools for its owner-ops.
October 10, 2019
Business
Concrete pumpers get five-year extension of 30-minute break relief
The exemption allows all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies and drivers who operate concrete pumps in interstate commerce to count on-duty time while attending equipment but performing no other work-related functions toward their 30-minute break.
October 10, 2019
Business
Ray Martinez stepping down as FMCSA boss at month’s end
His final day will be Oct. 28, a DOT spokesperson told Overdrive. Until President Trump nominates a replacement and he or she can be confirmed by the Senate, FMCSA’s Deputy Administrator Jim Mullen is expected to act as interim administrator, a DOT official said.
October 10, 2019
Business
Stevens Transport laying off hundreds of drivers in tanker division closure
Stevens Tanker Division, a subsidiary of Stevens Transport (No. 38 on the CCJ Top 250), submitted a WARN notice to the state of Texas on Sept. 26 stating it would be ceasing all operations at all 12 of its locations in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, effective Oct. 15.
October 9, 2019
Parking
Next truck-parking workshop to focus on Greater Cincinnati area
Tuesday, October 22, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., truck parking stakeholders are being invited to participate in a workshop to be aimed at sussing out problem areas and proposing solutions for truck parking woes in Boone County, Ky., and the greater region around Cincinnati, Ohio.
October 9, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 9: Loadsmart brokerage launches ‘Smart Match’, Landstar’s in-app fuel tools
Digital freight brokerage Loadsmart launched its “Smart Match” tool to boost speed and ease for carriers matching dry van, reefer and port drayage loads to their available trucks. Landstar’s contractor app features fuel-related tools to help owner-operators find the best-priced fuel with discounts.
October 9, 2019
Business
After exempting carriers from Calif. meal/rest break laws, Washington state could be next
FMCSA announced Tuesday that it is reviewing Washington state laws — as they pertain to trucking — that require employers to provide workers with a meal break of at least 30 minutes for every five-hour work period and a paid 10-minute rest break for every four-hour work period.
October 9, 2019
Voices
POLL: Have you hauled in direct support of a natural-disaster relief/recovery effort?
What’s been your experience, such as it may be, hauling in support of immediate relief/recovery, and/or rebuild well after the fact, efforts after a natural disaster, whether a hurricane, flood, fire or another.
October 9, 2019
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