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Electronic Logging Devices
Rebate program for ELD purchase
As part of its various DriverConnect electronic logging device series of options, the Rand McNally company is offering online purchasers of its ELD50 baseline compliance device a $150 rebate, roughly the cost of the hardware, with purchase of three monthsā worth of service,
July 23, 2019
Business
Volvo, Samsung partner to develop batteries for electric trucks
Volvo Group and Samsung on Thursday announced the formation of a strategic alliance that will develop battery packs for Volvo Groupās electric trucks. Working with Samsung SDI, Volvo says it hopes to accelerate the speed of development and strengthen the long-term capabilities of electric trucks across all segments and markets.
July 22, 2019
Parking
Oregon DOT seeks driver feedback on truck parking
The survey is part of the departmentās ongoing Oregon Commercial Truck Parking Study, which intends to explore truck parking issue within several freight corridors in the state ā while considering capacity, safety and convenience to truckers ā to determine where additional truck parking is needed.
July 22, 2019
Business
Fleet passes $160K raised for cancer research
Over the past six years, Quebec-based Express Mondor has contributed to research and assistance for people living with breast cancer by supporting the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation through its annual charity gold tournament and breast-cancer-awareness truck.
July 22, 2019
Business
Paccar, Autocar issue recalls for certain medium-duty, vocational trucks
Paccarās recall affects certain model year 1990-2020 Peterbilt model 320 and 520 trucks with rear amber turn signals that may light up when the brakes are applied. Autocarās recall affects certain 2013-2018 Xpeditor trucks in which the drive shaft support cross member could fail.
July 22, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Stay focused: Principal problem-solving challenge for owner-ops
Gary Buchs on problem-solving in a tough market: āOne of my primary points when mentoring a new owner-op or driver: solve the little problems first. Part and parcel of that directive is understanding just what you are able to control. Donāt let others distract you from your priorities.ā
July 22, 2019
Overdrive Radio
More flexible sleeper splits: Didnāt take long for this newbie team to see potential value
Introducing Hartsville, Tenn.-based Tommy and Linda Bryant of Hartsville, Tenn., mid-careers but brand-new to trucking and operating a team. Would they use a 5/5 split if it were an option? You bet.
July 19, 2019
Business
Caterpillar dealers form all-makes truck service network
The network initially will consist of 65 locations with 450 service bays across 12 states, with potential for other Cat dealers to join. The RIG360 network has a ā90-Minute Promise,ā which states it will make an initial diagnosis of a truckās condition, troubleshoot the issue, and deliver a verdict within 90 minutes.
July 19, 2019
Voices
POLL: Should truck stops impose time limits on shower use?
Following the lead of a question one operator asked recently in the Overdriveās Trucking Pro Facebook group, this question explores current practices around shower use time limits and whether imposing them is a necessary supplement to basic etiquette. ā¦.
July 19, 2019
Truck Stops
Loveās opens new location along I-40 in Arkansas
The new location, in Hazen, Arkansas, offers 111 truck parking spaces, 10 diesel lanes, seven showers, an on-site Speedco opening soon, laundry facilities and more. It also offers drivers Chesterās Chicken, Godfatherās Pizza and Subway restaurants.
July 19, 2019
Business
Pennsylvania Turnpike set to increase tolls again in 2020
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced this week a 6% toll increase will take effect on Jan. 5, 2020, for both E-ZPass and cash customers on all sections and extensions of the turnpike except for three western Pennsylvania cashless toll facilities.
July 19, 2019
Business
ATA reports higher driver turnover at large fleets in 1Q, but a dip year over year
Year over year, turnover rates fell across the board, according to ATAās most recent quarterly compilation of driver turnover stats.
July 18, 2019
Business
Congress eyes trucking insurance changes, mandating automatic emergency braking
Two trucking-focused bills were introduced in the House this week. One aims to boost the required liability insurance coverage required of trucking companies, and the other would mandate that new trucks come equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
July 18, 2019
Business
New retread facility in Florida
Marangoni Tread North America Inc. has added the Pride Enterprises retread facility in Avon Park, Fla., to its Marangoni Ringtread network.
July 18, 2019
Pride & Polish
Shell Rotella SuperRigs kicks off in southern Minnesota next week
Contestants will be competing for more than $25,000 in cash and prizes, and 12 drivers will have their trucks selected for the 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
July 18, 2019
Business
New products, tech to be showcased at GATS
The Featured Product Pavilion will showcase products including ELDs, telematics systems,Ā equipmentĀ for trucks, products for drivers and more.
July 18, 2019
Business
Freight recession? Not as long as volumes continue strong
Major van marketsā volumes regained all they lost during the July 4 holiday week, as talk of a freight recession arose from some industry quarters. Reefer shows signs of volume falls in the last week, but not the other major segments, DAT notes.
July 18, 2019
Business
Expedite Expo 2019 kicks off Friday, July 19, in Fort Wayne, Ind.
The 19th annual Expedite Expo two-day trade show and conference devoted to the expedited trucking segment kicks off this Friday in a new location ā Fort Wayne, Ind. ā after a run of years in Lexington, Ky.
July 17, 2019
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