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Trucker recognized for helping save trapped motorist, dog after crash
Trucker, Brian Snell witnessed a crash on I-459 in Massachusetts and helped save one driver, and then rescued a dog whose driver had died in the crash.
February 14, 2019
Business
Highway deaths ticked down in 2018 but remain above 40,000, preliminary numbers show
Highway deaths dropped in 2018, but numbers are estimated to remain above 40K for another year. Statistics were provided by the National Safety Council.
February 14, 2019
Business
Pickup slides into trucker’s path — Preventable crash or not?
In this video from Overdrive sister publication CCJ, a pickup truck driver slides out of control into the path of truck driver, who couldn’t avoid the impending crash. Was the crash preventable or not? Find out here.
February 14, 2019
Gear
Fairbanks’ truck weighing instrument
Fairbanks’ FB2560 Instrument incorporates faster processing power, expanded USB capabilities, an updated operating system and more memory than its predecessor FB2558 truck weighing device. The FB2560 maintains the same feature set, including setup, calibr
February 14, 2019
Business
FBI seeks public’s help in locating stolen Florida trailer
The FBI is asking for anyone in the public to come forward with information regarding a tractor-trailer that was stolen from Tampa, Florida. More details here.
February 13, 2019
Channel 19
Turn-by-turn navigation added to ‘Road Hunter’ trip planner app
The 'Road Hunter' application has added a new feature in the turn by turn navigation. Learn more about the new feature in the application here on Overdrive.
February 13, 2019
Business
South Fla. Kenworth’s new facility
Kenworth's brand new location in South Florida has a new, $2.7 million facility now housing its parts and service dealership. Check it out here on Overdrive.
February 13, 2019
Business
J.J. Keller to launch dash cam, driver monitoring system
J.J. Keller announces plans to offer in-cab video driver monitoring alongside a dash cam to expand offerings specifically for truck drivers and trucking fleets.
February 13, 2019
Voices
POLL: What’s your current hauling niche of choice?
Owner-operators, which of the choices in this poll — from basic general dry van, reefer and flatbed to more specialized heavy-haul, cargo-van expediting, livestock hauling and hotshot trucking — best describes your hauling niche?
February 13, 2019
Business
Autonomous retrofitter TuSimple to expand test fleet with latest round of funding
The money will help flesh out its partnership program with OEMs and sensor providers, the company says. This includes work to integrate TuSimple’s autonomous software with powertrain, braking and steering systems.
February 13, 2019
Business
Financial woes push 1,700-driver LTL fleet New England Motor Freight to closure
New England Motor Freight, a less-than-truckload carrier with heavy operations in the northeast and No. 67 in the CCJ Top 250, announced Tuesday it will be ceasing operations and will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
February 12, 2019
Channel 19
Latest highway blockade, in service of burned-rubber donuts
Video footage showed a car doing donuts as highway traffic backed up and travelers looked on. Get more details on the story here on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
Business
George Washington Bridge leads 10 most congested freight bottlenecks in U.S.
Check out American Transportation Research Institute’s updated 2019 Top Truck Bottleneck List and see how traffic congestion impacts trucking on Overdrive.
February 12, 2019
Business
Canadian trucker named Highway Angel for saving fellow trucker from burning cab
A truck driver has been named as a Highway Angel by the TCA for rescuing a fellow truck driver from a burning cab. More details on the story on Overdrive.
February 12, 2019
Business
Kenworth offers $1,000 discount to OOIDA members for new truck purchases
OOIDA members can take advantage of an offer from Kenworth for a $1,000 discount on new truck purchases. Get more details on the discount on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
Business
Nikola adds battery-powered option to its electrified lineup
Nikola Motor Company officially announced that it will showcase a battery-powered tractor at its Nikola World event. Get more information on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
Voices
Colin Young has a message for Colorado State Patrol: Enforce increasing problem of unsafe passing on mountain roads
Dashcam Central video from Colin Young shows a precarious Loveland Pass two-lane pass made by a pickup’s driver with just a hair of space available between the pickup, oncoming traffic and the nose of Young’s rig. “Worst part is that the State Patrol does nothing to stop this increasing problem.”
February 12, 2019
Business
Teamsters, California file lawsuit challenging FMCSA’s ruling on California breaks
The lawsuits were filed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals -- the same court that ruled that carriers must comply with California's break laws. Read details.
February 11, 2019
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