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Business
Winter weather prompts Pennsylvania, New Jersey to issue truck bans
Dangerous winter weather have prompted the Penn. and N.J. DOTs to issue commercial vehicle bans on several major highways. Get more details on Overdrive Online.
February 20, 2019
Channel 19
Beating back too many brokersā wrongheaded mentality: āKeep the shipper happy no matter what it costs the carrierā
Addressing a freight broker's wrongheaded mentality with Overdrive Online. Get more details and other trucking industry news right here on Overdrive Online.
February 20, 2019
Trucker of the Year
Oversize hauls set safety standard for Owner-Operator of the Year finalist
Kevin Kocmich believes hauling oversize and overweight equipment works to his advantage as he maintains a spotless truck driving safety record. Details here.
February 20, 2019
Business
Driver named Highway Angel for blocking traffic after witnessing high-speed crash
The collision caused the speeding vehicle to flip upside down and slide on its roof down the road. McKnight followed the car, stopping behind where it came to rest, and positioned his truck to block traffic as the driver tried to crawl out of her car.
February 20, 2019
Business
Volvo Trucksā dealers of the year
Volvo Trucksā annual North American Dealer of the Year award recognized General Truck Sales of Muncie, Indiana, and its employees for outstanding performance in a number of key areas.
February 20, 2019
Business
Volvo adds driver workspace options to VNL, VNX
Volvo TrucksĀ announced last week it will add optional ergonomically advanced workstation to its VNL 760, 740 and VNX 740 models, offering a flexible living and working environment for drivers.
February 19, 2019
Business
Connecticut governor backs off of trucks-only toll plan
The newly-elected governor campaigned on a trucks-only toll similar to what is in place in Rhode Island, but in his op-ed noted ongoing legal challenges. Lamont added in the piece that he has learned tolling just trucks would provide some revenue, but ānot enough to upgradeā the stateās infrastructure.
February 19, 2019
Channel 19
New tool for placing hard-to-reach edge protectors and more when securing flatbed loads
The new steel Gavase Tool, designed at the instigation of owner-operator Ricardo Flores, mounts to an extension pole and is suitable for a variety of flatbed load-securement uses, including the basic installation of straps and plastic or metal strap/chain corner protectors and V boards or other wood, and more.
February 19, 2019
Trucker of the Year
Owner-operator of the Year finalist Danny Jewell still rolling after a half-century
Danny Jewell, 73, has been behind the wheel of a truck since 1968. Perhaps even more impressive than those 50-plus years of driving is that theyāve all been with the same company.
February 19, 2019
Business
U.S. Xpress launching new driver training program
U.S. Xpress plans to launch a new driver training program, transitioning from a traditional classroom-style program to a multi-platform program. Read details.
February 19, 2019
Overdrive Extra
The time is now: Build truck parking capacity
Bottom line for lawmakers sent by us to the nationās capitol: We need an infrastructure bill that will open the flow of traffic, make safer merge lanes and truly spur on badly needed truck parking. Please donāt wait for another bridge to collapse, for another trucker trying to provide for his family to be killed for the few dollars in his pocket.
February 18, 2019
Voices
Don Christner presents āOpen range trucking in Wyomingā
āI came over a rise and met a herd of sheep,ā trucker and sometime Overdrive Extra blog contributors tells of this particular episode caught on video. āI brought the Kenworth to a stop and the Cowboy motioned me to keep moving. You see some interesting things truck driving!ā ā¦
February 18, 2019
Overdrive Radio
A closer look at the freight-demand and planning app for owner-ops with Load One
In the sort of emergency-freight service that is the expedited trucking business, having information about where best to be for the next load is, to say the least, a difficult proposition. Load Oneās āUltimate Advantageā smartphone app, though, delivers relevant demand information to leased owner-ops, as Load One head John Elliott explains in this weekās Overdrive Radio podcast,
February 15, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
Fireworks haulers get ELD waiver for Independence Day period
In its decision to grant the exemption, FMCSA says the 11-day exemption would not negatively impact safety. The agency also says it conducted āa comprehensive investigation of the safety performance historyā of the 53 companies the exemption would cover.
February 15, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
Drivers hauling livestock, insects to remain exempt from ELD compliance through September
A budget deal reached by lawmakers includes a provision that allows truck drivers hauling livestock and insects to continue to run on paper logs. Details here.
February 15, 2019
Business
Rates continue seasonal slide, severe weatherās spot impact as yet minimal
DAT Solutions reports that spot truckload rates dipped again despite higher freight volumes than at thisĀ time in each of the past three years. Learn more here.
February 15, 2019
Business
Cargo control distributorās new website
US Cargo Control recently launched a newly revamped website that has been in the works for over two years. Check out the features of the website on Overdrive.
February 15, 2019
Business
Cargo thefts down 19 percent in 2018
SensiGuard recently reported that cargo theft numbers were down 19% in 2018. Get more details on the cargo theft report right here on Overdrive Online.
February 15, 2019
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