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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 “insignificant.”
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 driver’s 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 VanHooser’s 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. “Basically I’m getting put out of business,” the 71-year-old says, after more than four decades trucking.
January 23, 2019
Voices
Mobility pays off on the road: Owner-op’s trailer-mounted two-wheeled personal transport
Using a 500-lb. pedestal-mount crane and winch mouted behind his sleeper for load and unload, owner-operator Kenny Capell devised a way to mount a relatively lightweight on-/off-road motorcycle to the front of his van trailer on a platform. His bike: a lightweight 2009 Honda CRF250M.
January 23, 2019
Business
Driver shutdown afoot? Facebook groups stir controversy over calls to turn off the keys
With some groups of truckers coalesced around a “Truckers Stand as One” moniker and calling for an April 12 “industry-wide shutdown” — and an attendant media blitz in the run-up to that date Feb. 21 — views vary on whether any such action is necessary or even could be effective.
January 22, 2019
Business
Fuel prices hit lowest national average since 2017
A 1.1-cent decrease during the week ending Jan. 21 has the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel at $2.965. The last time prices were lower was Christmas Day 2017 when the national average was $2.903.
January 22, 2019
Business
Volvo Group invests in wireless battery charging
Ever imagine the ability to fuel up while running down the road? If wireless charging eventually becomes viable, electric-drive trucks of the (some say near) future may be able to do just that. …
January 22, 2019
Business
Two drivers named Highway Angels for assisting injured motorists after crash
The two Bison Transport drivers stopped after witnessing a crash and stayed on the scene for more than eight hours. One of the drivers helped comfort an elderly woman in her final moments, and the other driver helped a motorist who was trapped in her car until emergency crews arrived.
January 22, 2019
Business
Trucking Law: Can you refuse to drive in poor weather?
The Trucking Law segment is a new monthly feature on Overdrive, in which we pose commonly asked questions from truckers and owner-operators to legal experts. In this installment, attorney Paul Taylor addresses drivers’ right to refuse to drive in severe winter conditions.
January 21, 2019
Voices
POLL: What is the most difficult aspect of growing beyond a single truck as an owner-op?
Small fleet owners and those in the midst of an expansion plan beyond a single truck: Which of these areas — finding dependable drivers, dealing with more maintenance, equipment investment, insurance, administrative burdens and more — has proved the most difficult for you in growing the operation?
January 21, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Call me ‘Long Haul’ no more
“I’m not sure when length-of-haul shaming with phallic undertones became a thing. … Still, since we’re on the topic, let me go on record here to say: To the nethers with the long haul. There are just too many good regional opportunities available now to make it hard to justify the fight with the ELD/parking shortage/erosion of road manners vortex.”
January 21, 2019
Business
White-out conditions lead to nasty surprise for this trucker
This dashcam video captures a snowstorm that created limited visibility in what appears to be in Canada. It starts out as scenic view of snowy highways. But it doesn’t end that way.
January 19, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Growing pains of small trucking: Midnight Xpress on blown motors, hiring mistakes and more
In the half-year since we first talked with Midnight Xpress co-owner Andre Jackson for the Overdrive Radio podcast, small fleet expansion plans continue to be implemented, though they’ve shifted with a breakdown of the first truck Jackson and partners added, among other issues — including hiring mistakes made.
January 18, 2019
Hours of Service
FMCSA suspends hours regs for certain drivers in 12 states ahead of winter storm
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Regional Emergency Declaration that includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
January 18, 2019
Business
CDL skills testing delays can be reduced with third-party testers, group says
A study released by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association shows states with the most significant delays in skill testing were those with state-run testing centers only. States with third-party testing centers that conduct skills tests in lieu of or in conjunction with state-run testing centers have fewer delays.
January 18, 2019
Business
Truck crashes into Utah restaurant, causes building to collapse
The driver was heading eastbound on State Road 6 when it left the road and hit the Los Jilbertos restaurant in Wellington, southeast of Provo, causing part of the building to collapse. Police say the driver was driving too fast for the snowy conditions.
January 18, 2019
Business
New Kenworth dealership breaks ground in Las Vegas
The new facility will offer 27 service bays, expanded parts inventory, new and used truck sales, as well as truck rental and leasing.
January 18, 2019
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Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.
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