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Business
'Iluminati' hack hits DAT boards with thousands of $20/mile postings
Brokers reported on Monday a "scary" hack of their DAT accounts that posted attractive, high-paying power only loads in what looked like a possible "inside job" to steal cargo from Amazon warehouses.
June 18, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators
A 30-plus year odyssey into U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators, is the story in brief of three of these four brothers, united not just by their last name but also CA-domicile difficulties with AB 5 that have dulled the Golden State to decidedly silver.
June 17, 2024
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
UCR fee hike finalized by FMCSA
After proposing a 25% increase to UCR fees early this year, FMCSA is now finalizing the increase, which will equate to $9 annually for the smallest of carriers. Also: Trucking was more favorable for carriers in April; Idaho construction zone warning.
June 14, 2024
Business
National Owner Operators Association lease program in battle with its first contracted owner
The first-ever person to lease on with NOOA's "virtual carrier' operation isn't happy, and says he plans to sue, amid a social media flame war between the two parties. NOOA representatives, meanwhile, defend their contract.
June 14, 2024
Regulations
Congress eyes creation of anti-fraud/cargo theft task force
A Homeland Security appropriations bill includes a provision to create a task force that would target organizations responsibile for fraud and theft in the supply chain. Also: Military rookie trucker award nominations close soon; latest Highway Angel.
June 13, 2024
Regulations
'Fake safety audit' phishing emails keep pouring in
Beware emailed audit requests. They could be a scam. Owner-operator Wayne Bruene, mostly hauling grain today out of a home base of Ankeny, Iowa, alerted the Western States Trucking Association to another currently making the rounds.
June 12, 2024
Regulations
Chicago-area freight thief steals $9.5M in goods: Courts
An indictment alleges that the thief registered fake carriers and fake brokers, and used fake names, to steal the cargo.
June 11, 2024
Voices
Delivering our best to military families: A call for Congressional evaluation of military GHC program
Florida Trucking Association President Alix Miller calls on "Congressional leaders to insist on a strategic pause" of new military HHG contract "while a comprehensive evaluation of its feasibility is conducted by the Government Accountability Office."
June 11, 2024
Regulations
Limited HOS waivers for Baltimore bridge collapse extended
FMCSA's limited waivers related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse were extended through June 22. Also: Fleet seeks waiver for under-21 drivers to operate outside state of domicile; Oregon wants to allow certain noncitizens to get CDLs; more.
June 10, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Odyssey past 10 mpg to max efficiency, in more ways than one: Trucker of the Month Alec Costerus
Alec Costerus, after dissatisfying prior careers in commodity trading and financial services, is unique among Overdrive's Trucker of the Year monthly semi-finalists for all kinds of reasons. Hear his story and advice on achieving max efficiency here.
June 10, 2024
Business
NFI acquires Transfix brokerage, but the Transfix TMS will live on
Carriers need not worry about nonpayment as this brokerage switches hands, a spokesperson said.
June 6, 2024
Business
New York trucking group sues NYC over congestion truck tolls, guv halts program
The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) last week filed a lawsuit against the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over a congestion pricing framework in New York City that was supposed to begin at the end of the month.
June 5, 2024
Regulations
With registration-overhaul push, does FMCSA have a sole-proprietor problem?
FMCSA plans to attempt ID verification of every business entity registered in its system later this year, yet will it overlook thousands of sole proprietor businesses? The agency acknowledged potential issues in a recent session detailing overhaul plans.
June 5, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Service, loyalty might mean little to a shipper today, but we can't give up on them entirely
Past Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan: "If we accept a lower rate on the hopes that we will ask for a higher price next week, we are kicking the can, fooling ourselves we are making progress." Here, a few examples of better ways through the downturn.
June 4, 2024
Business
Flexport inviting brokers into the relaunched Convoy Platform
The Flexport company opened up its new Convoy Platform to brokers, officially exiting the broker game and distancing itself from the model that sank the original Convoy, leaving carriers unpaid.
June 3, 2024
Parking
Truck Parking Club turns free spaces paid: Is this the future of parking?
Truck Parking Club, the "AirBnB of truck parking," crosses a line, some truckers contend, by turning previously free spots at major truck stops to a pay-to-park model. A closer look shows new effort by TPC to respond, better manage a growing network.
June 3, 2024
Voices
Who is really hauling all the cheap freight? Owner-ops weigh in
What's behind all the cut-rate freight? Foreign carriers evading taxes? A government subsidy scheme? Clueless carriers headed for the poor house? Overdrive readers weigh in.
May 30, 2024
Business
Diesel prices continue to drop, hit 2-year low, as rates tick up | I-17 closure upcoming
Fuel's national average is the lowest it's been since January 2022. Also: I-17 SB in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend, May 31-June 3; Trucker Path adds prescription drug card to free offerings in app.
May 29, 2024
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