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DOT IG flags ongoing investigations into double brokering | HOS waivers in four states

Responding to a letter from eight members of Congress, DOT OIG stopped short of endorsing a permanent freight fraud and double brokering task force. Also: Four states issue waivers for drivers responding to hurricane; HHG mover sentenced.

August 30, 2023

Three trucks back to a dock

FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens

FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.

August 29, 2023

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Trucker of the Year

Owner-op overcomes physical challenge for successful career

Despite being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and being eligible for 100% disability more than three decades ago, owner-operator Steve Massat's love of the business has kept him going since buying his first truck in 1988.

August 29, 2023

Steve Massat's 1989 Marmon 57P

What are your top trucking concerns? | New Orleans accident frauds: Latest charges, sentences

ATRI is asking carriers and drivers to complete its annual Top Industry Issues Survey. Also: Two more sentenced, five charged in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; recalls hit International trucks, Trail King trailer add-ons, Yokohama tires.

August 28, 2023

Trucks on highway

Safety groups decry attempts to block speed limiters, OOIDA fires back

Safety advocacy groups, including the Trucking Alliance group of large carriers, urged Congress to oppose measures to block a speed limiter mandate. Also: Trimac acquires Tennessee-based bulk carrier; Love's expands again with two new stops.

August 25, 2023

Speeding truck on highway

FMCSA making a run at revamp to carrier safety rating system

After withdrawing a rule in 2017 that would have altered its Safety Fitness Determination system for carriers, FMCSA now seeks to gather industry input on a new approach to more effectively use data to identify unfit carriers.

August 25, 2023

truck entering inspection barn

Hours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcoming

Drivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.

August 24, 2023

British Columbia wildfire

FMCSA should pick up the pace on broker transparency: OOIDA

While the agency signaled its intent in March to move forward on possible changes to broker transparency regulations, OOIDA is urging FMCSA to pick up the pace.

August 22, 2023

truck backed to dock

Fuel prices level off after recent hikes | High drama at two crash scenes

Diesel prices are up 62 cents from 2023's low, but remain 52 cents lower than a year ago on average. Also: Trucker recognized for helping at SUV rollover accident scene; driver uninjured after truck rolls off I-84 onto surface street.

August 22, 2023

Trucks parked at fuel island

Werner CEO shocked by small fleets' resilience amid trucking's 'bloodbath'

Werner's CEO said he "underestimated" the strength of small and medium fleets to survive trucking's downturn, but it's not all good news. Predictions of doom and gloom for owners must contend with savvy business owners' ability to weather the storm.

August 22, 2023

Van and tanker trucks on highway

How truckers can leverage existing relationships toward direct freight

With shippers executing more frequent contracting periods, lines between spot/contract freight blur, and those dynamics could play out to an advantage for a nimble small fleet/independent hoping to secure direct business more readily.

August 14, 2023

Justin and Brandon Borchers

Overdrive Extra

How to turn up the heat on detention

And charge customers for it. Truckers report little improvement in detention times since the ELD mandate. Yet time, of course, is money. The more owner-operators use their own numbers to engage customers on costs and lost opportunity the better.

August 16, 2023

Diesel prices add 57 cents in one month | Three-state surveillance net yields narcotics distribution charge for driver

Fuel's national average shot up another 14 cents last week to $4.38 per gallon. Also: Canadian truck driver busted with 850 pounds of suspected cocaine in New York; FleetPride acquires Washington state-based repair shop.

August 16, 2023

trucks at fuel island

Direct freight: Delivering a modicum of consistency in a turbulent market

While the spot market of late has been difficult for many an owner-operator or small fleet, to say the least, carriers with direct customers have been able to hang on and/or prosper as long as demand for their customers' product has remained.

August 14, 2023

Paul Rissler and wife Michelle

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Freight Fest: Host-to-host with Rahmel Wattley of the Truck N' Hustle podcast

Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Houston, the second annual edition of the Freight Fest conference from Truck N' Hustle aims to bring networking and educational opportunity to attendees looking to grow and sustain business for the long term.

August 14, 2023

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FMCSA opens door for California, Washington to challenge its Trump-era meal-and-rest-break preemptions

FMCSA previously determined the states' Meal and Rest Break (MRB) rules were preempted by federal HOS regulations. Now, the agency is laying the groundwork for waivers from the preemption. Teamsters applauded the move, as other orgs pledged to fight it.

August 11, 2023

semi truck on highway with moon

Overdrive Extra

How carriers and brokers can work to combat double brokering: Potential red flags, more

Tackling double-broker frauds at government levels will take time and likely resources from industry lobbyists and large players. There’s a lot we can do together in the meantime to shut the schemes down and fight against the fraud in our industry.

August 8, 2023

Semi-truck trailer parked at a loading dock

Overdrive Extra

The double brokering slow burn -- how it happens, and how to fight back against it

Contributor Matthew Patrick, with a small fleet/broker in the Northeast, outlines a particularly efficient flavor of double brokering he's found that often goes undetected, sinking rates for real carriers involved in these schemes, reducing profits.

August 8, 2023

Two semi-truck trailers parked side by side

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Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran

RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.

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