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Business: Page 218

Channel 19
Owner-operator George Berry’s new intermodal group pushing for $60/hour detention at Va. port
Owner-operator George Berry and the relatively newly formed Virginia Port Truckers Association is extending what he calls an “open invitation to company drivers and owner-operators” for this Saturday, March 9, and a meeting at which the association will begin to establish governance, amid detention-pay push at port.
March 4, 2019
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Overdrive Radio
More slow-rollin’ supporting shutdown call: A talk with owner-op Brian Bucenell
Owner-operator Brian Bucenell’s 2002 Peterbilt 379 was among the 100 or so trucks that participated in the “slow roll” event in Indianapolis last week. Bucenell’s also helping put on a Virginia “slow roll” event tomorrow, March 2, both of which he speaks to in this Overdrive Radio podcast.
March 1, 2019
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Business
Conditions remain right for spot market rate improvement, but the wait continues
Spot truckload rates continued their slide in reefer and van segments last week, but freight volumes suggest that pricing is about to rebound, Flatbed rates on average were up.
March 1, 2019
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Business
Dump-truck loads platform comes to Alabama
The Trux dump-focused logistics platform is now available for loads originating in greater Birmingham and Huntsville. The launch is its first availability in Alabama and marks the third new metro launch for Trux in 2019, following Los Angeles, announced last month, and metro Phoenix.
February 28, 2019
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Business
As freight demand revved, carrier spending on leased and independent small fleets and owner-ops ballooned in 2018
With economic growth accelerating through the first roughly two-thirds of 2018, larger carriers seemingly turned to smaller carriers and owner-operators to help handle the influx of freight demand, according to notes within earnings reports from large, publicly traded trucking companies.
February 28, 2019
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Business
I-24 outside of Nashville closed until March 15 after mudslide
TDOT expects to reopen both lanes of I-24 eastbound in northwest Davidson County on March 15 after a landslide at mile marker 42 closed the road Feb. 23.
February 28, 2019
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Channel 19
Remembering Eddie Karwaski of former Penn. small fleet Apple House Trucking
Karwaski passed a year ago this past Tuesday, Feb. 26, says his daughter. Apple House Trucking closed in 2007 as the recession took hold, after having grown to a height of around 50 trucks in the early 1990s. Earlier than that, its distinctive blue/gold/white paint scheme was featured twice in Overdrive.
February 28, 2019
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Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs – and meals – done
In this month’s Gear Guide: A look at a few in-cab cookware items.
February 28, 2019
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Voices
POLL: Have detention times improved since the ELD mandate came into play?
What’s been your experience at shippers and receivers since the ELD mandate came into play in late 2017? Have detention times gotten shorter, longer, stayed the same? …
February 27, 2019
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Business
Legislation in Congress would allow under-21 interstate truckers
A bill recently introduced to Congress would allow CDL holders under the age of 21 to cross state lines in interstate operations. More on Overdrive Online.
February 27, 2019
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Business
Trucking Law: Things to consider after an accident
If you are in a trucking accident then you need to be self aware when it comes to legally protect yourself. Learn more right here on Overdrive Online.
February 27, 2019
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Gear
Stertil-Koni’s LED tubes for platform lifts
Stertil-Koni, a provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts, introduced an enhanced high-performance LED lighting system for both its Skylift platform and four-post systems. The goal is to increase area-specific under-vehicle lighting for greater shop safety and
February 27, 2019
Business
Small fleet growth isn’t limited to adding trucks
Small trucking fleets do not have to have more trucks in order to grow as a fleet. They can grow in other ways. See how right here on Overdrive Online.
February 27, 2019
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Business
New location for Carolina KW dealer
Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina's location has officially moved to a full-service and leasing facility in Summerville, South Carolina. More on Overdrive.
February 27, 2019
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Overdrive Extra
No time left for you: Bottlenecks and detention
Due to the recent findings in the ATRI study on the worst freight bottlenecks, it should be no surprise that infrastructure is a hot topic once again.
February 27, 2019
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Hours of Service
FMCSA officially confirms it’s proceeding with proposal for hours of service overhaul
The head of the FMCSA confirmed that the agency is planning to propose a rule to overhaul hours of service regulations. Learn more here on Overdrive Online.
February 26, 2019
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Channel 19
Tuesday round-up: The boomerang of brokers’ claims offsets; LGBTQ trucking; large carrier channels inner owner-op on ‘shortage’
Check out Overdrive Online's lastest trucking industry roundup news which focuses on freight brokers, LGBTQ truck drivers and the truck driver shortage.
February 26, 2019
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Business
Peterbilt names Dealer of the Year
Peterbilt recently honored and recognized its Dealer of the Year, The Peterbilt Store network, which operates operates 16 truck sales and service locations.
February 26, 2019
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