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Driver pay continued to push carriers’ costs higher in 2017

In sum, carriers' per-mile costs rose 9.9 cents a mile in 2017 compared to 2016, with more than half of that increase spent on driver wages and benefits.

October 2, 2018

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Payments sent to 246 businesses in DOTauthority.com fraud case

The fees come from a $900,000 settlement paid by Excelsior Enterprises International, one of four corporate defendants in the case brought by the FTC.

October 2, 2018

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Hours of Service

Truckers push flexibility case at latest hours of service listening session

The FMCSA's Ray Martinez listened to truckers voice their opinions about hours of service regulations at the Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, MO.

October 2, 2018

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Spot market rates settle after historic spring and summer

As spot market rates come down from record highs, the dips for reefer and dry van are part of seasonal trends, with rates usually dipping some in late summer.

October 2, 2018

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ATA takes fight over California break laws to U.S. DOT

The American Trucking Assocations has turned its attention to the Dept. of Transportation in its quest to relieve carriers operating in Calif. from break laws.

October 2, 2018

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Fuel prices hit highest mark in nearly four years

According to numbers from the DOE, a 4.2-cent increase in the average diesel fuel price pushed the national average to its highest point in almost four years.

October 2, 2018

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NAFTA replacement would give U.S. the ability to limit cross-border trucking program

Check out the details of the newly announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade deal, and stay in the know with Overdrive.

October 1, 2018

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Second look at the Kenworth W990, with Fleenor Bros.’ unit at GBATS

Take a look at one of the power units utilized in Kenworth's unveiling of the W990 model truck. Get more details on the Kenworth W990 semi-truck on Overdrive.

October 1, 2018

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Illustrating how Hurricane Florence affected spot market demand

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, DAT Solutions illustrates inbound load-to-truck ratios for vans for the weeks of September 9 and 16, 2018.

October 1, 2018

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Trucker charged in hit-and-run death of 8-year-old girl

According to a news report, a truck driver was arrested and charged in a hit-and-run that killed a young girl in the state of Missouri. Get more details here.

October 1, 2018

Two recalls impact more than 28,000 International trucks

Two different recalls have been announced by Navistar. They are said to impact more than 28,000 International trucks. Read details on this here.

October 1, 2018

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Love’s reopens Kentucky Speedco location

Love's Travel Stops recently made an official announcement regarding the reopening of a Speedco location in Pendleton, Kentucky. More details on Overdrive.

October 1, 2018

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Tools to help truckers get their jobs done

Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies.

October 1, 2018

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Roadside distractions: The Empire State’s truck-enforcement efforts, by the numbers

New York has staffed up well to maintain its inspection volume. Read all more about the Empire State's inspection efforts here on Overdrive.

September 28, 2018

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Guilty by Association under way in Joplin, Mo.

Over 400 owner-operators are hard at work getting their trucks ready for the two-day Guilty by Association show in Joplin, Mo. Learn more here on Overdrive.

September 28, 2018

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Video shows Tesla Semi’s acceleration — and gives a listen at it’s whirring electric motor

Take a peek at a Tesla Semi truck in action and listen to the purr of its all-electric engine on Overdrive.

September 28, 2018

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Kenworth introduces new W990 tractor, will retain W900L

Kenworth unveiled the W990 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway late Thursday with many questions. Is the W990 replacing the W900L? Not a chance. Details here.

September 28, 2018

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POLL: Should appeals-court judge Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed by the Senate as a Supreme Court Justice?

In the wake of hearings around accusations of long past sexual misconduct by Trump's Supreme Court nominee, what's your view of his U.S. Senate confirmation?

September 28, 2018

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This banner is on display at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., this week in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

Regulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, deals

Thank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.

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Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists not afraid to get their hands dirty

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Owner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopper

Are inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?

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