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Business: Page 245

Business
CFI driver named Highway Angel for pulling fellow driver to safety after crash
Jerry Miller pulled another trucker to safety whose truck overturned in a crash. A fuel tank exploded shortly after Miller pulled the driver to safety.
August 6, 2018
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Business
Beverage hauler seeks waiver to extend hours of short-haul logging exemption
Allied Beverage Group wants their drivers be allowed to report back to their work-reporting location within 14 consecutive hours without losing their short-haul exemption.
August 6, 2018
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Apex Capital giving away $2,000 in cash at GATS this month
Apex Capital announced it is giving away $2,000 in cash at the Great American Trucking Show later this month. In its “Get Paid Today” giveaway, Apex will give away the cash in increments randomly throughout the show, culminating in a $500 giveaway on Saturday.
August 6, 2018
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Business
Nine finalists named in Trucking’s Top Rookie contest
The finalists have been chosen for the Mike O’Connell Trucking’s Top Rookie Award. Read all about the finalists as well as what the award entails.
August 3, 2018
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Business
Test your pre-trip skills in contest at GATS
The Great American Trucking Show will see which truckers are up to date on pre-trip inspection skills. More on the pre-trip inspection contest on Overdrive.
August 3, 2018
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Business
Dart announces pay increase for OTR owner-ops
Effective September 1, Dart Transit will be increasing pay for their OTR owner-operators. This will give drivers the chance to earn $165,000 or more per year.
August 3, 2018
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Business
Spot rates recede slightly, still hot in all three segments
Spot market rates eased in July from their record highs in June, according to monthly rates data from Truckstop.com. Read details on Overdrive.
August 3, 2018
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Business
Hours regs suspended in three states due to wildfires
Wildfires in the pacific northwest have engulfed parts of California, Oregon and Washington and truck drivers have been given temporary exemption from HOS.
August 3, 2018
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Business
Diesel Forward, Diesel Laptops to collaborate on diagnostics, parts
Diesel Laptops and Diesel Forward have reported that the two companies will partner up to provide more robust technical and diagnostics support. Learn more here
August 3, 2018
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Business
Two fundraisers to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Fund ongoing this month
Three prominent truck stop chains are participating in a fundraiser started specifically for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Get the details on Overdrive.
August 2, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
The chicken-little tactics behind the ‘driver shortage’
Here is a breakdown of how and why the trucking industry continuously responds to the shortage of truck drivers. Some aren't taking the bait anymore.
August 2, 2018
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Business
Toyota to begin testing next iteration of its hydrogen-powered Class 8 tractor
Toyota has released the second version of their hydrogen powered class 8 truck. It's based on a Kenworth tractor. Click here to read all about the new truck!
August 2, 2018
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Business
Despite seasonal dip, rates still ‘sky-high,’ with flatbed market tight nationwide
Despite spot market rates dipping slightly, they've dropped from record highs set in the month of June. Get more details on the spot market rates on Overdrive.
August 2, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
Road and bridge money’s on the table, but don’t hold your breath
President Trump campaigned with big promises to the nation's infrastructure, but there is still uncertainty surrounding the topic. Details on Overdrive Online.
August 2, 2018
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Business
Watch: Driver tries to squeeze through narrow space but gets clipped — Preventable?
From Overdrive sister site CCJ’s Preventable or Not video series: Operator John Doe tried to skinny through a narrow space when a snack van swung open its doors and hit his straight truck. Watch this video to find out whether the crash was preventable.
August 1, 2018
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Senate passes bill to extend ELD waiver for livestock haulers through Sept. 2019
The Senate recently passed a bill that exempts livestock haulers from ELD mandate compliance for another year. Get more details on Overdrive.
August 1, 2018
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Business
Drivers warned of potential scam with South Dakota truck dealership
The South Dakota Dept. of Revenue is warning the public of a fictitious truck dealership claiming to be located in Rapid City, South Dakota. More on Overdrive.
August 1, 2018
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Business
Trucking rap sheet: Two more plead guilty to disabling emissions control devices
This edition of the trucking rap sheet features violations of the Clean Air Act, falsifying medical certificates and drug tests and moving company scams.
August 1, 2018
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