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Credit (or lack thereof) for clean, redux: Overdimensional haulers in inspectors’ crosshairs over visible violations
Calvin Dahl has a new approach to CSA scoring and inspection violations, specifically for oversize haulers. Read the details here on Overdrive.
May 9, 2018
Business
New Rhode Island law bans using cell phones while driving
A new Rhode Island law bans the use of cell phones and other hand-held wireless communication devices while driving.
May 9, 2018
Business
Pilot Flying J offering free coffee to moms for Mother’s Day
Moms can enjoy their choice of iced or hot coffee. They can also choose from a wide selection of creamers, toppings and syrups. More information here on Overdrive.
May 8, 2018
Business
CVSA hosting two roadside inspection training courses this summer
Calling all motor carriers, owner-operators, truck drivers, technicians, fleet managers and more. The CVSA is holding training sessions for summer 2018. Details here.
May 8, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Will it take a disaster to truly fix driver training?
Implementation of the FMCSA bill is ongoing, with full compliance required in February 2020. Will this new ruling help fix truck driving training? Details here.
May 8, 2018
Business
Carrier coalition pushes for required hair sample drug tests for driver applicants
Trucking Alliance pushes Congress for hair sample testing despite the Department of Health and Human Services lack of guidelines following the 2015 FAST Act.
May 8, 2018
Business
Blockchain to undergird GoLoad payments
When someone signs up for Konexial’s GoLoad platform, they agree on three significant terms for all freight movements transacted within the platform. Details here.
May 8, 2018
Business
Attempted malware attack the root of FMCSA examiner registry outage
After an attempted malware attack on the FMCSA's medical examiners registry, the FMCSA has taken the system offline until a more secure system can be deployed.
May 7, 2018
Business
Truck hauling nearly $1M in cancer treatment drugs stolen in Tennessee
After stopping to refuel at a Pilot Truck Stop in TN, a truck carrying nearly $1 million in cancer treatment drugs was stolen while driver was inside store.
May 7, 2018
Voices
ATA v. OOIDA dust-up: Truckers respond
Truck drivers weigh in on the ATA and OOIDA following ATA President Chris Spear's claims that individuals associated with the OOIDA threatened the ATA.
May 7, 2018
Business
Drivewyze issues more lengthy statement following Missouri state audit of competitor-related bypass conflicts of interest
Drivewyze disputes Help Inc.’s PrePass claims following Missouri state audit and announces plans to expand its weigh station bypass services in Missouri.
May 7, 2018
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
From Garmin's Speak Navigation Device to the Jackery PowerBar, see what gear is available to help truck drivers safely stay connected in a high-tech world.
May 7, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Mailbag: Most readers feel ELDs have exacerbated parking issues
A run through the mailbag on Overdrive Radio with contrarians on and, mostly, true believers in the notion that the ELD mandate has exacerbated parking issues around the nation. And: A little detail on an hours-enforcement-with-ELD situation that begged for officer leniency, and none was to be had.
May 4, 2018
Business
Arkansas police seize 340 pounds of marijuana from trucker during inspection
The driver reportedly gave consent to search the truck, and inspectors found 340 pounds of marijuana and 2,340 units of cannabis oil with an estimated street value of $2.2 million.
May 4, 2018
Business
Multiple-calculator app for dump owners
The Dump Truck Math app was designed with estimators, foremen and truck owners in mind and includes three core calculators, cheats aimed to arrive at accurate rates per ton or cubic yard, number of trucks needed, and haul cost difference between two sites.
May 4, 2018
Truck Stops
Love’s opens new truck stops in Oklahoma, New Mexico
The company announced a new location in Oklahoma off of I-44 near the Oklahoma-Texas state line, and a new store in Belen, New Mexico off of I-25.
May 4, 2018
Business
California Supreme Court: Law favors employee driver classification over independent contractor status
The California Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling outlining loose criteria by which carriers should determine whether a driver is an employee — and thereby entitled to certain benefits and  protections granted by California labor laws — or an independent contractor, and thereby not subject to requirements like minimum wage and meal and rest breaks, among other benefits.
May 4, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
How the two basic types of ELDs operate
There are two basic types of electronic logging devices: dedicated units and smartphone/tablet-based apps. Here’s a look at how they operate, and which may be a better fit for your operation.
May 4, 2018
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No sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalance
At TenFour D.C. on the National Mall, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer canvassed owner-operator participants with a question on his mind. Namely: Just what motivated their three-day participation? Several among big trucking issues emerge in this week's Overdrive Radio.
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