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How to blow the whistle on problem shippers/receivers when delays force violations
A way to hold shippers and receivers accountable for delaying you into an hours violation that will require drivers doing something that hasnât exactly been easy for a fed-up group of late: working with the DOT and FMCSA. (And FMCSA holding to their part of the bargain.)
March 29, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD headaches: Solving the dropped bluetooth connection issue
Based on Overdrive polling, driversâ most common problem with ELDs is dropped connections between a BYOD (âbring your own device,â typically a phone or tablet) and the deviceâs ECM plugin portion.
March 29, 2018
Business
FMCSA: âConclusiveâ that no driver info was compromised in registry outage
FMCSA has confirmed to Overdrive that no personal information on drivers was exposed in a recent attempt by an unauthorized party to access the agencyâs National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. The registry, which is used by drivers to find DOT-certified medical examiners, has now been down for nearly 4 months.
March 29, 2018
Business
Trucking rap sheet: Driver charged for dumping gas in a pond; CDL fraud; illegal hazmat transport
A trucker was charged with attempting to fraudulently obtain a CDL in Utah after his license had been revoked, a Louisiana truck was charged with dumping gasoline into a pond, and a Missouri man was charged with hauling liquefied petroleum across state lines without a CDL.
March 29, 2018
Business
April Foolâs Day ELD-OOS nightmare may not be tough as some have guessed
In the weekly spot market update, a little intel from a recent DAT survey suggests FMCSAâs 96 percent ELD compliance rate is probably close to correct. Meantime, spot rates hold firm, and may be on the rise this week with volume trends in dry van, flat segments.
March 28, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Brian Hardman, broker of Fulmer Logistics: âLoad boards are a gamble, for me and for carriersâ
And more from Hardman, whose two decades as a broker follow time driving OTR, among other things. His business, built on close relationships with a core team of owner-operators, is the focus of the second installment in âLong Haul Paulâ Marhoeferâs âFaces of the Roadâ series.
March 28, 2018
Parking
POLL: Whatâs happened to the parking situation since the ELD mandate?
Have peak parking-congestion periods extended, or do spaces seem more available when you need them? Are you paying to reserve spaces, or running at night to avoid peak times? Weigh in here.
March 28, 2018
Truck Stops
New Loveâs opens in Michigan near Canadian border
The new truck stop in Capac features Chesterâs Chicken and McDonaldâs restaurants, along with 104 truck parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities and a Loveâs Truck Tire Care.
March 28, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD supplier KeepTruckin scores $50M investment for product build-up, support network
KeepTruckin, one of the more popular ELD providers among owner-operators, says it expects a surge of activations of its system this weekend, as the April 1 hard enforcement date of the U.S. DOTâs electronic logging device mandate descends.
March 28, 2018
Business
OOIDA files class-action suit against PA Turnpike over toll hikes
OOIDA says the PTCâs toll hikes âplace an undue burden on interstate commerce while improperly diverting toll revenue to other projects unrelated to the turnpike.â Association CEO and acting president Todd Spencer says truckers have overpaid by as much as 70 cents-per-mile.
March 28, 2018
Trucker of the Year
Philip Keith, yearâs top owner-operator, wins $25,000
Keith, leased to WEL Companies of De Pere, Wisconsin, has driven more than 5 million accident-free miles. The contest is produced by TCA and Overdrive.
March 27, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD headaches: Dealing with technical glitches and other equipment issues
Much has been made about the operational challenges of running under more rigid hours with an electronic log. Now, three months into the mandate, some truckers new to e-logs are experiencing technical malfunctions that jeopardize compliance.
March 27, 2018
Business
Fastrak âEvolutionâ rolling tarp system
First showcased this past week at the Mid-America Trucking Show, TarpStopâs  Fastrak Evolution ânext-generation rolling tarp system brings automation to the rolling tarp market.
March 27, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
Analyst predicts deluge of ELD violations starting April 1
The forecast is based on examination of three monthsâ worth of ELD citations issued in a soft-enforcement, temporary violation category, said Vigilloâs Steve Bryan, speaking to a panel at the annual meeting of the Truckload Carriers Association near Orlando, Florida.
March 27, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
Trucker Path adds compliant ELD to app
Trucker Path has added a compliant electronic logging device system to its smartphone and tablet app. The ELD device will be free, with monthly subscription fees starting at $8, and users will manage their logs through Trucker Pathâs app.
March 27, 2018
Business
TCA names Bison Transport, Central Oregon Truck as âBest Fleets to Drive Forâ
The companies received the recognition from the based on their comprehensive programs to create positive work cultures through compensation packages, operational strategy, career development and work-life balance, among other factors.
March 27, 2018
Business
More than 1,300 Autocar, Hino trucks recalled
The Autocar recall affects approximately 1,320 model year 2014-2018 Xpeditor trucks equipped with a factory-installed methane detection system. Hino Motor Sales USA also announced a recall that affects approximately 45 model year 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks.
March 27, 2018
Business
App-based freight matching service Convoy intros auto-detention pay, new load features
Payable on the first minute of the third hour at a shipperâs facility, drivers can simply request detention pay through the press of a button within the Convoy app.
March 27, 2018
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