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Airbnb for under-utilized trucks?: The âCOOP by Ryderâ short-term-rental platform
Trailers, too. Marco Ardila of Florida-based Firstway Logistics Trucking, an 11-truck fleet, has been among those utilizing the new platform where owners can list their vehicles on the digital platform, set vehicle availability for idle periods, and upon vehicle return receive guaranteed payments from Ryder.
January 28, 2019
Business
Watch: Pickup drivers come to the rescue of truckers stuck in St. Louis snow
From Overdrive sister site Truckers News: A few pickup drivers offer much-needed aid to a few truck operators stuck on slippery streets in a recent snow storm in St. Louis. (Added bonus: The narration by the driver filming the ordeal.)
January 27, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Preparing for the impossible, shutdown pessimism and the divisions in trucking history
Steve Bixler on those situations when contingency plans come up short, his long advocacy for an experienced-driver regs-review panel, the history of the âshutdownâ and whatâs changed since he started in the 1970s, and more in this Overdrive Radio podcast. Also: Slow roll convoy in the offing in Illinois this weekend âŚ
January 25, 2019
Business
Trucker recognized for helping injured motorcyclist
North Carolina-based Eddie Loflin witnessed a motorcycle crash, parked his truck behind the fallen rider so no one would hit him and stayed with the injured man until paramedics arrived.
January 25, 2019
Business
NavigatorTMS and FreightTracer aim to ease burdens of operations/customer management for independents
Mark Eichinger pitches his companyâs FreightTracer track-and-trace product and NavigatorTMS as small-fleet/independent-owner-op solutions to help compete on a level playing field âwith the larger organizationsâ when it comes to technology and what they can offer prospective customers.
January 25, 2019
Truck Stops
Pilot Flying J looks to add new locations, enhance existing stores in 2019
The company says it plans to open more than 15 new travel centers across the U.S. and Canada, adding more than 900 truck parking spaces with those new openings.
January 25, 2019
Business
As per diem benefit sunsets for company drivers, carriers find a work-around and OOIDA asks Congress to act
Swept away with new tax code enacted in late 2017 was the allowance for company drivers to take the per diem income deduction. Carriers are altering pay packages to help account for the change, while OOIDA is asking Congress to restore the tax benefit.
January 25, 2019
Business
Drivewyze expanding bypass service to Ontario
Starting March 1, weigh station bypass will be available at 32 inspection sites in Ontario via Drivewyze PreClear subscription service.
January 25, 2019
Business
Trucker reportedly held hostage after stopping to help stranded motorist
Upon stopping to help, a woman and a 6-year-old girl believed to be her daughter who were stranded after an accident got in the truck, then the woman reportedly pulled out a flare gun and threatened the girl and the trucker if he didnât keep driving.
January 24, 2019
Business
Virginiaâs I-81 toll legislation introduced, trucking groups threaten litigation
Identical bills were introduced in the Virginia House and Senate that would establish tolls on I-81. Truckers would pay a maximum of $55.25 to cross the state in one direction, while car drivers would only be charged two-thirds that amount. Car drivers could reduce tolls by purchasing an annual pass.
January 24, 2019
Custom Rigs
Military tribute truck draws on the âwinged knightsâ, the Husaria, of Polandâs history as inspiration
Airbrushed murals all around the cab and sleeper exteriors of independent Jerry Stetzâ 2007 Coronado depict the Husaria, or Polish Hussars, knights of the 16th-18th centuries. Stetz draws the line between the ancient defenders/warriors and modern combat soldiers fighting for what is his home today and for the last 20-plus years, the United States.
January 24, 2019
Custom Rigs
Truckers Against Trafficking unveils custom Kenworth in D.C.
To raise money to help fight human trafficking, the Everyday Heroes truck, valued at $162,000, will be auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. in Phoenix on May 17. Proceeds from the auction will go to help offset TAT program costs.
January 24, 2019
Business
Down another 4-5 cents/mile: Average spot rates in the last week, all segments
Truckload capacity, with more truckers advertising their availability to haul via the load boards, is building in the first weeks of 2019. National average spot rates for dry van, reefer and flatbed are going the other direction. Showing signs of the mid-Winter seasonal slump getting well under way, the number of trucks on the spot [âŚ]
January 24, 2019
Business
Schneider brokerage adopts Trucker Tools
Schneider Transportation Management has selected Trucker Toolsâ carrier management and shipment tracking software services to support the brokerageâs growing network of carriers and other operations.
January 23, 2019
Business
U.S. Xpress sells its stake in cross-border trucking subsidiary
U.S. Xpress says its cross-border business brings in about $50 million in annual revenue, but its impact on profit is âinsignificant.â
January 23, 2019
Business
Senate bill would expand concealed carry reciprocity
A new bill introduced this month by Sen. John Cornyn would expand concealed carry reciprocity to all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how all states recognize driverâs licenses from other states.
January 23, 2019
Parking
Eight-state truck parking information initiative nears full launch
Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Kansas DOTs each announced earlier this month they have launched their versions of the truck parking space counting system, joining Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in rolling out the program. See where to access the parking information here.
January 23, 2019
Channel 19
Is something going on in the insurance market for independents?
When veteran independent owner-operator Wayne VanHooserâs insurance came up for renewal recently (something I imagine many of you may well go through this time of year), he got a pretty big surprise. âBasically Iâm getting put out of business,â the 71-year-old says, after more than four decades trucking.
January 23, 2019
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