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Business
Volvo: Emissions systems running into ‘degradation’ issues, company investigating scope
Volvo Group has found that components of its emissions control systems are degrading at higher rates than expected. Learn more about the issue on Overdrive.
October 16, 2018
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Business
DOT announces members of anti-human trafficking committee
The Department of Transportation announced the names of the 15 members of the Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.
October 16, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
Killing the ‘viruses and parasites’: How to spot a bad lease-purchase deal
Clifford Petersen offers truckers two rules and three maxims for avoiding bad lease-purchase deals. Check them out on Overdrive.
October 16, 2018
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Business
Two truckers, one in fatal accident, arrested for DUI
Both truck drivers were found under the influence of alcohol while behind the wheel of a big rig. More information here on Overdrive.
October 16, 2018
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Hours of Service
Beef, bee orgs petition FMCSA to allow livestock drivers 16-hour on-duty period, 15-hour drive time
Organizations filed a petition with the FMCSA hoping the agency allows livestock haulers to have 16 hours of on-duty time and 15 hours of drive time per shift.
October 15, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices continue to climb
The Department of Energy reports the continued climb of diesel fuel prices with the average price per gallon reaching $3.394 in the U.S. Learn more here.
October 15, 2018
Semi-truck being fueled at a truck stop
Business
Nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks impacted by steering shaft recall
Daimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels of the trucks.
October 15, 2018
Daimler dump trucks
Business
IIHS: Eight largest trailer manufacturers now offer safe rear underride guards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the eight largest trailer manufacturers in North America to qualify for its ToughGuard award.
October 15, 2018
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Business
Louisiana officials close Sunshine Bridge on Highway 70 for repairs
The Louisiana Dept. of Transportation says it has officially shut down Sunshine Bridge that goes over the Mississippi River. More details on the story here.
October 15, 2018
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Business
Watch: Scenes from Hurricane Michael — Truck left toppled, I-10 covered in debris
These videos depict just some of the debris scattered across I-10, as well as a video of a Swift tractor-trailer left on its side by the storm's winds.
October 13, 2018
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Business
U.S. reps ask for probe into EPA’s use of pro-glider kits study
Tennessee Tech University conducted the study funded by Fitzgerald Glider Kits. Four members of a U.S. House Committee have asked for this examination.
October 12, 2018
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Business
Bludgeoned driver case could turn on crime scene evidence
A trucker was in a scuffle inside his truck as an intruder did everything they could to take money from the driver. More details on the story on Overdrive.
October 12, 2018
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Voices
POLL: How do you plan to vote in midterm U.S. House of Representatives elections?
Will the incumbent or challenger get your vote in the midterm elections happening in U.S. House of Representative districts around the nation?
October 12, 2018
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Business
Yet another hand in the cookie jar: Counterpoints on independent dispatch
How are dispatch services different from brokers and carrier agents? Check out the differences and the counterpoints of independent dispatch here on Overdrive.
October 12, 2018
Dispatch Services
Business
I-10 reopens in Florida after post-Hurricane closures
Get the latest details from Overdrive about I-10, bridge, and truck stop closures caused by Hurricane Michael in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
October 12, 2018
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Pride & Polish
‘Paid for, she is’: Update with Michael and Tammy Groom’s 2012 T660
You may recall the Star Wars-themed 2012 Kenworth T660 from the 2016 Guilty by Association Truck Show. Hear from the semi-truck's owners on Overdrive Online.
October 11, 2018
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Truck Stops
Love’s opens new South Carolina location
Love's Travel Stops opens new location in South Carolina off of I-95 at exit 38. This marks the 10th location to open in the state. Get the details here.
October 11, 2018
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Business
Trucking rap sheet: Trucking co. owner charged in high-profile truck-bus crash
News outlets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Alberta, Canada, reported on the sentences handed out in four trucking-related crimes. Learn more here.
October 11, 2018
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Pride & Polish
The ultimate Christmas present: A.J. Field's 1969 Peterbilt 358
Texas-based A.J. Field isn't a truck driver, but he and his wife, Casey, both love trucks, especially vintage Petes. He was surprised by Casey and a friend at Christmas a few years ago with this 1969 Peterbilt 358, which they've built together since.
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Regulations
Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
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Business
Diesel marks third week of price cuts, spot freight rates stable
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Regulations
FMCSA seeks emergency action to block 'chameleon' CDL schools
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FMCSA's Motus mess improving, little by little? Weigh in
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