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Business: Page 260

Overdrive Extra
#Parkingdesert in the eye of the beholder
In which “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer tests his own and readers’ conflicting contentions about parking availability on the I-75 corridor north and south of Atlanta. … “Reading some of your responses reminded me of an incident that took place at the West Memphis Petro back in 1997.” …
June 6, 2018
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Business
Trucker arrested for slingshotting metal ball bearings at passing vehicles
Keven Casey was arrested for using a slingshot to shoot metal ball bearings at passing vehicles while in his truck. The investigation is ongoing.
June 5, 2018
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Electronic Logging Devices
Switchboard ELD operable for One20 F-ELD hardware owners
The connection seamlessly allows the ELD logs and info to be generated on the Switchboard software from One20's F-ELD hardware.
June 5, 2018
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Gear
PPG’s urethane sealer
PPG’s F4943 2.1 VOC Fast Dry Urethane Sealer, part of the company’s Delfleet Evolution lineup, is formulated to be lead- and chromate-free and fully compatible with all of its primers. F4943 is designed to provide excellent gloss holdout and fast dry time
June 5, 2018
Truck Stops
Two truck stops destroyed in recent fires
The Irish Bayou Truck Stop and Casino went up in a blaze and just 3 days later a Flying J travel center burned to the ground. Both are still being investigated.,The Irish Bayou Truck Stop and Casino went up in a blaze and just 3 days later a Flying J travel center burned to the ground. Both are still being investigated.
June 5, 2018
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Electronic Logging Devices
Could commercialization stem tide of rest area closures?
The ability to commercialize older rest stops would give states the ability to add restaurants, fueling and maybe even additional parking. Details here.
June 5, 2018
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Business
Teamsters cancel unionization vote for group of XPO drivers
XPO said that a lack of support among the drivers in Erie, Pa for Teamsters affiliation prompted the union to withdraw its petition and cancel the vote.
June 5, 2018
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POLL: How did you prepare for Roadcheck this week?
Overdrive wants to hear from truckers like you: With the 2018 Roadcheck Inspections in full swing, what did you do in preparation for the event?
June 5, 2018
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Business
Spot rates surge to record highs
With spot market paid rates on the rise, dry van, reefer, and flatbed rates are all heading toward record highs. More information here on Overdrive.
June 4, 2018
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Channel 19
More on personal conveyance in the hours of service with Roadcheck a day away
With Roadchecks starting June 5th, be in the know about the new personal conveyance guidelines and check out the decline in violations since 2014.
June 4, 2018
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Electronic Logging Devices
Gorilla Safety offering free ELD subscription through 2019 to One20 customers
Gorilla Safety is offering One20 F-ELD users free basic subscription to its ELD service through the end of 2019, as long as drivers buy the company’s hardware.
June 4, 2018
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Electronic Logging Devices
Group requests ELD waiver for small carriers
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has asked the FMCSA to waive the required use of ELDs for small carriers, which includes owner-operators.
June 4, 2018
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Business
Freightliner, International issue recalls over seatbelt, airbag issues
Daimler recalls 1K+ Freightliner Cascadia tractors due to air bag fasteners, while Navistar recalls 18K+ International trucks for faulty seat belt rings.
June 4, 2018
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Business
Uber Freight introduces ‘fleet mode’ in app
Uber Freight has updated their app to include a "fleet mode" to help small fleet owners better manage and grow their trucking businesses.
June 4, 2018
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Business
TA accepting 2019 Citizen Driver nominations
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 30.
June 4, 2018
Overdrive Radio
How long will good times in the economy last? And: Mailbag from the no-parking trail
Truckstop.com panelists discuss predictions for how long economic conditions will continue to favor trucking. Plus, owner-operator expresses parking dismay.
June 1, 2018
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Hours-focused Roadcheck inspection blitz taking place next week
On June 5-7, 2018, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will host its annual International Roadcheck. This year's inspection will focus on HOS compliance. Details here.
June 1, 2018
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Electronic Logging Devices
The extent of expanded paid parking reservations after the ELD mandate
Across the nation, some truck stops are creating paid parking programs, others are increasing parking spots, and TSPS is redefining semi-truck parking.
June 1, 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.
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Hours of Service
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.
Small Fleet Champ
Up from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fire
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