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In a win for glider truck builders, EPA says it won’t enforce glider emissions regs through 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will not enforce emissions restrictions placed on glider kit manufacturers at least through the end of 2019.

July 7, 2018

Border Patrol agents keying in on human smuggling involving tractor-trailers

Border Patrol agents are focusing on tractor-trailers when it comes to human smuggling operations. Get more information on the story here on Overdrive Online.

July 6, 2018

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Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off July 12

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature a truck beauty contest, antique trucks, a pork chop cookout, and much more. See what else is happening on Overdrive.

July 6, 2018

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA extends comment period for small carrier ELD exemption request

FMCSA says that technical difficulty with the online filing of comments for several days prompted the extension through July 16, 2018. Details here.

July 6, 2018

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No guarantees for fleets trying guaranteed pay

Efforts to improve retention and the driver experience have centered on detention and benefits, among other things instead of minimum pay. Details here.

July 6, 2018

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Expediter Services expanding truck-ownership program

Expediter Services works with expedited-trucking companies to enhance capacity solutions and build opportunities through lease-purchase and other buying plans.

July 6, 2018

Can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch: Junior Elmore’s 1984 Super-Liner

Complete with the gold bulldog on the hood and all, check out this "purebred" 1984 Mack Super-Liner from Junior Elmore. You will not be disappointed.

July 5, 2018

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POLL: Will freight volumes be impacted by newly imposed U.S. import tariffs?

Let us know on Overdrive how you believe trucking industry freight volumes will be impacted by these new tariffs.

July 5, 2018

FMCSA takes next step in establishing pilot program for under-21 military vets to drive interstate

FMCSA will collect information from participating fleets and drivers to determine the safety outcomes of drivers under the age of 21 with military experience.

July 5, 2018

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Protesters plan to shut down part of I-94 in Chicago Saturday

The gun violence awareness march will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, in the northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan (I-94), from 79th Street to 67th Street.

July 5, 2018

With June’s record spot-rates end, a closer look at the demand picture regionally for vans, reefers

Reefer and flatbed spot market averages continued higher than the contract rate averages while contract rates caught up with spot van rates. More here!

July 5, 2018

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Coffee among top sellers at Pilot Flying J across U.S.

Likely not surprising to truck drivers, coffee was in the top five sellers in each of the 42 states PFJ operates in. Check out the most popular in your state.

July 4, 2018

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Guaranteed pay: The promise for company drivers, small fleets

Guaranteed-minimum plans born in more recent years, though, have generally higher minimums but how do driver preferred to be paid? Details and more info here.

July 4, 2018

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One owner-operator’s meditation on old glory

Around half of owner-operators report celebration from the road/business as usual today, when much of America takes time off to celebrate the Fourth; a bit of history and independence day appreciated from the National Weather Service; and this and more from Gordon Alkire: “Our Red White and Blue is a symbol of unity.” …

July 4, 2018

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POLL: Independents/small fleets, do your CSA scores still matter as a condition of doing business?

Since CSA scores were pulled in 2015, Overdrive wants to know if you feel like they're still being used as a condition of doing business.

July 4, 2018

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Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA denies OOIDA’s petition to exempt small carriers from ELD mandate

The FMCSA has now denied the OOIDA's petition to exempt small carriers from ELD mandate. FMCSA has not yet published its decision in the Federal Register

July 4, 2018

New bill would require study of driver loss as a result of mandated ELDs

The bill, should it succeed, would require the DOT Secretary to study the extent to which the ELD mandate has driven professional drivers from the industry.

July 3, 2018

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Trucker Talent Search

Overdrive announces Trucker Talent Search finalists who will compete live at GATS

James Nelson, Mandi Jo Pinheiro and B.J. Williams were selected by a panel of judges. The competition culminates with a live contest at GATS. Details here.

July 3, 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.

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.

Up from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fire

Jackson Brosmore

Don't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the future

JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™

JBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™

Small-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason Shelly

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