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Business: Page 231

Business
States given option to waive CDL knowledge test for certain military members
When the final FMCSA rules goes into effect on Nov. 28, 2018, states will be able to waive the CDL knowledge and skills test for certain military members.
September 27, 2018
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Overdrive Radio
A two-truck independent’s long climb up from a widow maker to business success
Andre Jackson, an owner-operator, discusses his success in trucking and how he got where is today. Learn all about him and his story on Overdrive Online.
September 27, 2018
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Parking provider looking to expand in Washington
Truck Depot is working with the Washington State DOT to build five new parking facilities in the state. Learn more about investment opportunities here.
September 27, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
In this hot market, remember to learn while you earn
In a strong freight market, truck drivers see career move risks tilting in their favor. Get more information and other trucking news here on Overdrive Online.
September 27, 2018
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Business
Builders Transportation now part of Daseke
Builders Transportation, a flatbed specialist in steel, aluminum and metal products, is based in Memphis, Tennessee and joined Daseke in early August.
September 26, 2018
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Business
Trucking rap sheet: Trucker leads police on 20-mile chase; driver caught smuggling 62 immigrants; more
This trucking-related crime and more discussed in the latest trucking rap sheet. Check it out here on Overdrive.
September 26, 2018
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Business
FMCSA takes steps toward immediate suspension of insolvent brokers, seeks industry feedback
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks feedback on its proposed rule regarding brokers and freight forwarders with inadequate surety bonds.
September 26, 2018
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Channel 19
‘Rock your rate’: Using spot market demand data to advantage
Boblett provides a platform on which members of his Rate Per Mile Masters Facebook group could ask specific questions and get the answers they are looking for.
September 26, 2018
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Business
Fourteen fleets named Military Friendly Employers
Check out all 14 carriers designated as 2019 Military Friendly Employers by Viqtory and what criteria was assessed to deem each company worthy of the title.
September 26, 2018
Business
Congress’ FAA deal skips measure addressing Calif. driver break laws
The meal and rest breaks provision has been sought by the ATA and the Western States Trucking Association for years. Details on reauthorization and more here.
September 25, 2018
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Business
Donations collected during driver-led GATS auction benefiting St. Christopher matched by Heartland Express
Shortly after donations were tallied from auction benefiting St. Christopher, Heartland Express stepped up to match the full amount. More details here.
September 25, 2018
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Business
4,500 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled over fuel line issue
DTNA is recalling tractors with Cummins ISX15 and X15 engines. The company says there is an issue with the the fuel pump cooling circuit screen being restricted
September 25, 2018
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Business
Trucker shot during Georgia truck stop robbery
Two armed robbers walked into the truck stop at exit 160 on I-85 around 3 a.m., one of which shot the trucker in the chest. More information here.
September 25, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
Stepping up and being heard: There’s a $5 fine for whining
Take a look at owner-operator Clifford Petersen's comments to the FMCSA on hours of service and heed his advice for submitting your own comments.
September 25, 2018
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Business
OOIDA celebrating 45th anniversary this week at Joplin’s Guilty by Association show
OOIDA and 4 State Trucks have partnered to present the 10th annual Guilty by Association Truck Show and the OOIDA will also be celebrating it's 45th anniversary
September 25, 2018
Truck Stops
Love’s closes Tacoma, Wash., store for renovations
The Love's Travel Stop in Tacoma, Washington will be closed for several months due to renovations. More information here on Overdrive.
September 25, 2018
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Business
OOIDA decries Indiana’s trucks-only toll increase
The toll, set to take effect Oct. 5, will increase tolls by 35 percent for Class 3 and above trucks using the Indiana Toll Road. More information here.
September 24, 2018
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Hours of Service
Hours of service listening sessions planned for this week and next
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has planned two more hours of service listening sessions to be held September 28 and October 2, 2018.
September 24, 2018
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Owner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopper
Mods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.
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Hours of Service
Are inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?
Clifford C. Hay Inc. owns six trucks, with four operating on a day-to-day basis. Some of the small fleet's trucks are shown here parked up in front of the fleet's current shop in Cobleskill, New York.
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