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Wilson Electronics releases new cell signal booster for truckers
The booster comes with an antenna, which can be used with standard CB antenna mounts, that transmits a signal from cell towers to the booster. The booster receives the signal and amplifies the frequencies by up to 32 times.
June 26, 2018
Channel 19
The feast or famine of owner-operator income, in good times and bad
With greater risk comes greater reward — and potential for loss. Some results from Overdrive’s recent compensation survey bear out the truism, with the largest shares of owner-ops at top and bottom rungs of the income ladder. Respondents’ thoughts on market performance and income through 2018, too, show a similar dynamic.
June 26, 2018
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Business
Flatbedders’ income again outpaced van, reefer haulers in 2018’s first quarter
No surprise for many owner-operators who have felt these numbers first hand: Net income for leased owner-operators and independents in the first three months of 2018 continued to march upward, with operators across all segments taking home more in 2018’s first quarter than the same time a year ago.
June 25, 2018
Parking
Four western states seek funding for truck parking information system
The I-10 Corridor Coalition, made up of departments of transportation from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, is seeking a $13.7 million grant through the FHWA to develop a system that would inform truckers about available parking at rest areas through signs along the corridor.
June 25, 2018
Overdrive Extra
A health case for hours of service change
Leased owner-operator Clifford Peterson: “Those who make the case for the hours of service status quo ignore the health and well-being of an American icon, the over-the-road truck driver, in favor of maintenance of the bottom line.”
June 25, 2018
Channel 19
4 a.m. at the Little America Truck Stop
Strange things are afoot, driver, if you’re Keith Sampson and it’s 4 a.m. at Little America and you’re passing by the CD rack to look down and see … your own name and face.
June 25, 2018
Business
‘Big Rig Buddies’ contest highlights on-highway pets
The Omnitracs company has opened submissions for its second annual Big Rig Buddies Contest. To be eligible to win, entrants must submit a photo along with a brief description explaining why their on-highway pet is the best companion on the road.
June 25, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
Hours of service violation rate cut in half under ELD mandate, FMCSA says
In the months leading up to the December 18, 2017, deadline for adoption, the percentage of inspections including an hours violation fell slightly to 1.2 percent. In the most recent two full months, since so-called hard enforcement of the ELD mandate began, that percentage has dropped to 0.69 percent (April) and 0.64 percent (May), according to FMCSA’s figures.
June 25, 2018
Business
Rand McNally releases 2019 Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas
The new edition of the atlas is available in paperback; paperback with spiral binding and laminated pages; and spiral-bound, laminated paperback with larger print.
June 25, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Mailbag round on the One20 F-ELD’s demise; freight-partnership talk with a West Coast produce broker
Overdrive Radio's podcast covers One20 F-ELD's demise, Pam Young & Company's produce brokerage business in California, business relationships, and more
June 22, 2018
Business
300-truck Aveda Transportation the latest fleet to be acquired by Daseke
Aveda Transportation, a fleet that specializes in hauling large oil rigs and worksite equipment, becomes 6th fleet to be acquired by Daseke in recent months.
June 22, 2018
Business
Suit involving fatal crash in which motorist hit parked CRST truck appears headed to trial
CRST Expedited to face trial again after Wyoming Supreme Court overturns 2016 verdict in wrongful death lawsuit of David L. Crashley.
June 22, 2018
Business
House bill would make modest hours of service changes, address split sleeper rule, nix ELD supporting docs
Hours of service regulations, split sleeper berth, and ELD supporting documents are at the heart of the new bill filed in the U.S. House on 21 June 2018.
June 22, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Peeking into the Pandora’s box of trucking technology
Are ELDs secure? Learn more about what's being done to help keep trucks secure as trucking technology continues to evolve and impact the industry.
June 21, 2018
Channel 19
Reader: Chase rates all you want, but look out for the soft-market banana peel
Lester advises against chasing rates and explains how building strong business relationships with brokers helps drivers maintain freight all year.
June 21, 2018
Business
Maryland eliminates E-ZPass transponder fee
Learn more about Maryland Transportation Authority's move to eliminate transponder fees for new customers & replace 400,000 old transponders for free.
June 21, 2018
Business
Annual Mother’s Day Convoy raises record $500K for Make-A-Wish
The 29th annual Mother's Day Convoy of 539 truckers helped raise $501,387 for the Make-A-Wish foundation to go towards granting wishes for 50 children.
June 21, 2018
Business
Arrow Truck Sales relocates in Cincinnati
Arrow Truck Sales and TNT Services will share the new Cincinnati facility. The new location will offer customers access to a wide-range of trucks & trailers.
June 21, 2018
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