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Hurricane Michael prompts hours regs suspension in Florida, Alabama
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for 26 counties in Florida, prompting hours of service regulations to be suspended for direct assistance.
October 8, 2018
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Trail King recalling certain step deck trailers
Trail King's recall of certain ACS/AACS step deck trailers is due to an issue that could cause cross-members to crack at the welded corners. Learn more here.
October 8, 2018
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Blue Tiger donates $80K-plus to St. Christopher
This isn't the first time Blue Tiger donated to SCF and it probably won't be the last. Check out what Blue Tiger has done for the St. Christopher Truckers Fund.
October 8, 2018
Business
Toughest 10 states for violation intensity and how New York, Texas stand out
This top 10 states can be the toughest since they issue the most violations per inspections. Check out all the details and get more information on Overdrive.
October 5, 2018
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How Kenworth’s new W990 differs from W900L
Check out this video on Overdrive where design director of Kenworth Truck Co. goes into some of the biggest differences between the new rig and its predecessor.
October 5, 2018
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Business
Driver turnover rate at large fleets ticks closer to 100 percent
The turnover rate at large trucking carriers spiked again in Q2 of 2018 and has also marks the highest turnover rate since 2015. More details on Overdrive.
October 5, 2018
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Business
A Supreme Court decision will define owner-operators’ standing in fleet arbitrations
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could have ramifications on the contracts made between fleets and owner-operators. Learn more on Overdrive.
October 5, 2018
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Rates on the national level stable over the last few weeks
While load-to-truck ratios and spot rates spiked prior to Hurricane Florence, demand and pricing on a national level has been stable for the last few weeks.
October 5, 2018
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A big 10-4 on hours flexibility, improved training standards and a good time — more from D.C.
Several bobtail trucks convoyed into our nation's capital to meet with the trucking group representatives as well as United States Senators. More on Overdrive.
October 4, 2018
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IRS bumps up owner-operators’ per-diem allowance
Owner-operators can now claim a meal per diem when they're away from home, according to a new per diem structure announced by the Internal Revenue Service.
October 4, 2018
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Trucking raises $80k for Wreaths Across America
Trucking has already helped raise over $80,000 for Wreaths Across America in 2018. WAA provides wreaths that will be placed at military veterans’ gravestones.
October 4, 2018
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Voices
POLL: How much money do you currently have saved for retirement?
If you're a trucker, Overdrive wants to hear from you in this poll: How much money do you currently have saved for retirement?
October 4, 2018
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Voices
Three in four readers a solid yes on Kavanaugh confirmation to Supreme Court
Most Overdrive readers felt Brett Kavanaugh should be confirmed. Only a small percentage opposed his confirmation by the Senate. Get more details here.
October 4, 2018
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Jim Kenson presents ‘Seventy Seconds in A Trucker’s Life’
Check out this footage filmed on I-465 in the Indianapolis, Indiana presented by Jim Kenson and get a glimpse of this truck drivers' experience on the road.
October 4, 2018
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10-4 D.C. event under way: Scenes from the Fredericksburg rally point preparing for the convoy downtown
Check out some of the scenes at the rally point for the 10-4 D.C. truck event. Take a look at the video footage, too. Details and more on Overdrive Online.
October 4, 2018
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Business
Bully Dog parent company to pay $6.5M to settle alleged emissions-defeating violations in light-duty trucks
Derive Systems will pay $6.5M for violations regarding Bully Dog and SCT emissions control systems on cars and light-duty trucks. Learn more on Overdrive.
October 3, 2018
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Business
Large truck traffic fatalities increased in 2017, bucking overall trend
Despite a decline in traffic related deaths, the National Highway Traffic Administration reports a 9% increase in fatalities involving large trucks in 2017.
October 3, 2018
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Watch: Trucker clips motorist in quick pass — preventable or not?
In this video, from Overdrive sister publication CCJ (presented in partnership with Instructional Technologies), a sports car veers across lanes in front of a truck operator, causing the trucker to clip the car’s bumper. Preventable or not? Find out here.
October 3, 2018
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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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