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Electronic Logging Devices
ELDsā capacity squeeze assumption no. 1: Fewer miles
Examining the assumptions behind the varying predictions of the post-ELD mandate demand situation. If some predictions come to pass, thereās reason to believe rates may rise enough to be a notable reward from an unwelcome imposition.
August 7, 2017
Business
Rainy days and Mondays
āIāve seen more wrecks and awfulness associated with the industry than I care to in my news feeds. What the heck happened, yāall? Have mercy, we need a better week.ā
August 7, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Podcast: Step deck ownerās journey into mobile information tech, more
How to build an effective organizational system for your smartphone apps ā and just what apps are showing plenty utility for step-deck hauler Joey Slaughter. In this Overdrive Radio edition, also, the operatorās thoughts on ELDs (heās still on paper), broker relationships and more.
August 4, 2017
Business
DOT withdraws rule to set sleep apnea screening criteria for truckers
A sleep apnea rule would give clarity to medical examiners, carrier employers and drivers themselves about what criteria or combination of criteria would prompt a driver to be referred for an in-lab apnea test. The agencyās withdrawal of the rule preserves the status quo.
August 4, 2017
Business
Large fleet offering $5K sign-on bonus to drivers with at least one year of OTR experience
Maverick Transportationās sign-on bonus is paid out in $1,000 increments. The first payment will be paid after the first load is delivered, and subsequent payments will be made at 30 days, 60 days, 90 days and 120 days after emptying the first load.
August 4, 2017
Business
Rediscovering discoveries just discovered ā talking heads, leasing practices, puddles
Breaking news! āWe join the scene live, with Monica McDoodlesnap, as she uncovers shocking, never seen before, completely 100 percent brand-new discoveries in the trucking industry. Monica, can you describe the general atmosphere among the natives?āā¦
August 4, 2017
Business
ATRI rebrands website, looks to better promote research efforts
The organization says it is doing more to promote its research efforts to the trucking industry, such as its top industry issues survey, the cost of congestion report and top freight bottlenecks report.
August 4, 2017
Business
Drivewyze adds six new weigh station bypass locations in Ohio
The six new sites are located on U.S. Route 30 and Interstates 70, 74, 75 and 80.
August 3, 2017
Channel 19
Interesting approach to accessorials for Uber Freight app users
Itās not exactly common when dealing with a broker that accessorials like truck-ordered-not-used, detention and the like are up-front accessible and available to anyone ā or guaranteed should situations arise that cause them to come into play. How does $200 + $2/mile deadhead on a canceled load sound?
August 3, 2017
Business
After hot end of July on the spot market, lucky lanes in van, reefer
The central question remains whether weāll see the typical August slump in freight and rates for vans and reefers, or if the economy has enough oomph to make August as relatively exceptional as July was.
August 3, 2017
Business
Uber Freight update: Regional emphasis shift, personalized app update
With an update beginning roll-out today, the Uber Freight app will learn progressively about user preferences, delivering a āFor Youā pack that will show owner-operators all of their personalized load recommendations.Ā Also: The brokerās new regional emphases around freight hubs on both coasts and in the Midwest.
August 3, 2017
Truck Stops
Loveās adds 82 truck parking spaces in N.C. with new location
The new facility offers drivers Hardeeās, Chesterās Chicken and Godfatherās Pizza Express restaurants, along with public laundry facilities, 82 truck parking spaces, seven showers, nine diesel fuel pumps, a Loveās Truck Tire Care center and more.
August 3, 2017
Business
Red Eye Radio bringing country music stars to GATS
Red Eye Radio will host live performances, meet and greets, prizes and more with country artists Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Janie Fricke, Tony Justice, Jayne Denham and Bill Weaver.
August 2, 2017
Business
10 truckers named finalists in Truckingās Top Rookie contest
Ten drivers moved a step closer to being named Truckingās Top Rookie for 2017 and winning $10,000 and a package of prizes in the contest presented by Truckers News. The winner will be named later this month at the Great American Trucking Show.
August 2, 2017
Business
Trump meets with 100-truck fleet owner to talk small business challenges
The second-generation owner of a 100-truck carrier had the ear of both President Trump and one of his closest advisors, daughter Ivanka Trump, this week at the White House.
August 2, 2017
Business
Ambient sonic booms for sleep
āCompromise. Itās importantā trying to get some sleep at home: āI became wholly dependent upon ambient sleep noise apps on the road. My name is Wendy, and Iām addicted to ārain on the back porch.'ā
August 2, 2017
Business
New FMCSA guidance allows states to accept commercial learnerās permit applications from any out-of-state drivers
The guidance issued this week is in line with FMCSAās final rule issued Oct. 13, 2016, that amended CDL regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into the trucking industry. Previously, states could only accept out-of-state applications from military personnel, but the new guidance applies to all drivers.
August 2, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs on the market today
With many more ELDs having self-certified, hereās the most recent update to Overdriveās electronic-log comparison chart, offering quick looks at more than 50 electronic logging devices on the market ahead of FMCSAās ELD mandate compliance date.
August 2, 2017
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