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California independent contractor fallout: ‘Two-check’ employee/contractor pay system explored
This week’s Overdrive Radio podcast: A talk through history of the two-check “employee owner-op” model of the past with OOIDA board member and small fleet owner Monte Wiederhold, in the wake of California’s codification of strict new rules around the independent contractor classification.
October 2, 2019
Business
Man pleads guilty after scamming $1 million from truckers, brokers in double brokering scheme
A Maryland man admitted that he obtained Comcheks or similar services from brokers by posing as legitimate trucking companies and agreeing to transport freight. They then re-brokered the same loads to actual trucking companies and received payment from brokers for services they didn’t provide.
October 2, 2019
Business
Truckload spot market volume rebounded in the last week
Wish we could say the same for truckload spot rates: While demand for vans returned to normal in Houston and other markets affected by recent flooding, rates did not respond immediately as averages through Sept. 29 show only slight improvement over August.
October 2, 2019
Business
DOT’s Chao refutes allegations in ethics probe as ‘simply false’
The Department of Transportation has responded to an ethics probe brought by the House’s Oversight Committee by calling allegations that Secretary Elaine Chao has abused her role as the DOT’s boss as untrue, chalking the accusations up to misunderstandings about her family and their relationship.
October 1, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 1: Roadrunner laying off 450 in downsizing, Michelin hikes tire prices, truckers slow-rolling in Michigan
Roadrunner announced Monday it will downsize its dry van business due to a lack of profitability in the segment and will lay off 450 workers in the process.. Michelin is increasing prices by up to 4.9% for all North American Fleet Account customers beginning Dec. 1.
October 1, 2019
Business
FMCSA grants HOS relief to truckers hauling food, water for firefighters responding to disasters
The drivers can extend their on-duty time from 14 hours to 16 hours, while still driving a maximum of 11 hours in a day. They can also use on-duty, not-driving time to satisfy the 30-minute break requirement under the terms of the exemption.
October 1, 2019
Custom Rigs
Glen Rice’s 2007 big-bunk W900 and savings from next-gen oil bypass, fuel treatment
Rice has benefited the last couple of years from a bypass-oil-filtration and fuel-additive system he purchased from the Clean Air Fleet company. The oil filter medium in the system filters out particles down to 1 micron. With it on-board, Rice has extended his typical oil-change interval to 40,000 miles or more.
October 1, 2019
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies. Garmin dēzlCam 785 LMT-S GPS truck navigator Garmin’s dēzlCam 785 LMT-S GPS truck navigator has a 7-inch touchscreen and voice-controlled navigation and delivers an array […]
October 1, 2019
Business
Early-season winter storm prompts emergency declaration in Montana
An early-season winter storm that dumped more than four feet of snow in some parts of the Pacific Northwest prompted Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of emergency, suspending hours of service regulations for truck drivers assisting in recovery efforts.
September 30, 2019
Business
FMCSA officially adopts rules requiring background checks for hazmat CDL endorsement
The finalization of these interim final rules has no bearing on current drivers or carriers, as the rules have been in place since 2003 and 2005, respectively. The rules require drivers to undergo a TSA background check or hold a TWIC in order to receive a hazmat endorsement on their CDL.
September 30, 2019
Business
September recall roundup: Medium-duty Peterbilt tractors, vocational Autocar trucks, more
A recent recall announced by Paccar affects a small number of medium-duty Peterbilt trucks for issues related to steering components, while an Autocar recall includes a small number of vocational trucks for a potential steering issue.
September 30, 2019
Overdrive Extra
‘I like aggravating truck drivers’: Maxie Satterfield of Terrell, Texas
“Maxie Satterfield of Terrell, Texas has been working a truck stop counter for most of the years since 1948,” Long Haul Paul notes to begin this, his latest in the Faces of the Road series. “I first met Maxie eight years ago, when I started driving for the outfit I’m with now….”
September 30, 2019
Business
LaneHoney market data site updating in Oct.
The LaneHoney spot market data site intended to deliver information to all market participants, including independent owner-operators, notes its updated data engine will be available in preview to existing customers until October 15.
September 30, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 27: I-15 SB lane closures, tech tips refresher for air line inspection and replacement
Upcoming — potentially heavier traffic for through trucks in Las Vegas on portions of I-15 SB next week with lane closures. Inspection and replacement of air lines in prep for the winter season the subject monthly Tech Tips series,
September 27, 2019
Channel 19
A third way to deal with new California independent contractor law will ring a bell to many owner-ops
Two paths for small fleets looking to preserve their relationship with owner-ops leased on if they’re based in California: 1. Owner-ops get authority. 2. The opposite: Employee owner-ops. There’s potentially a third way, says Jimmy Nevarez, doing what many independents did in the wake of emissions rules several years back …
September 27, 2019
Business
Report: Plan to overhaul CSA scoring faces major hurdles
FMCSA’s plan to rework its Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety scoring program overall is sound, but potential major challenges could impede the agency’s ability to implement its plan and to shore up CSA’s ability to accurately assess carriers’ safety performance.
September 27, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Detention study thorough, but meaningful change proves elusive
One in five small carriers don’t even charge detention, using brokers that don’t try to collect it, and believe not billing it gives them a competitive edge.
September 26, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 26: Military fleet driver honored by private truck group, RoadSync adds new billing, payment options, Schneider named Military Friendly Employer
Digital payment platform RoadSync has added direct billing and automated clearing house (ACH) payment capabilities to its service. Schneider has been named a Military Friendly Employer for the 13th time. Edward Carley, a driver for Army/Air Force Exchange private fleet, honored by NPTC.
September 26, 2019
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