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Cargo theft indicators flashing red for the holidays
Through the middle of December, cargo thefts are up 40% year-over year, and those numbers are expected to rise through the holidays. Also: Winter weather prompts hours waivers in four states; diesel hits lowest average since February; more.
December 21, 2022
Business
Carriers' conditions in October hit lowest point since April 2020
Skyrocketing fuel and financing costs in October led to the lowest reading of FTR's Trucking Conditions Index since the beginning of the pandemic. Also: Spot rates leveling out to rising last two months; Daimler, Volvo issue truck recalls.
December 20, 2022
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Business
POLL: How do you expect your business income to fare in 2023?
Better than 2022? Worse? Too soon to tell? Whatever the case, it's certain the new year will bring its fair share of challenges. Weight in on your expectations via this poll.
December 20, 2022
Hours of Service
Wyoming propane haulers get hours of service relief
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has suspended maximum drive time hours for propane haulers in the state. Also: Knight-Swift gets first autonomous truck; New York-based Frank's Vacuum Truck Service acquired.
December 19, 2022
Regulations
Trucking groups, owner-ops generally opposed to Biden DOL's contractor rule changes
The Department of Labor is looking to rescind changes made by the Trump DOL to how workers are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Owner-operators made clear in comments, however, that the proposal would do more harm than good.
December 15, 2022
Business
I-94 closure planned this weekend | Diesel prices on something of a freefall
A section of I-94 in Detroit will be closed this weekend for two ongoing construction projects. Also: Diesel dropped another 21 cents last week; Broker-impersonation scheme: Trucker Tools warns users; Uber Freight/Volvo partner for autonomous freight.
December 14, 2022
Overdrive Extra
2023 headwinds blowing: Legal pressures, economic conditions for the new year ahead
What's your outlook for business income for the new year? Recessionary predictions from the mainstream haven't quieted, but some trucking analysts see hope for more flat conditions economy-wide. At once, cost pressures for owners have never been bigger.
December 13, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Broken promises: Retention missteps on the road
For all the talk of improving retention around trucking, carriers can't expect to retain the best, safest operators if they continue to overpromise and under-deliver.
December 13, 2022
Regulations
Canadian ELD mandate set for Jan. 1 enforcement deadline
While the federal mandate takes effect at the beginning of the year, some provinces are not ready to enforce on provincially-regulated carriers. Also: U.S. 50 runaway truck ramp reopens in Colorado; latest Highway Angel.
December 12, 2022
Business
Biden awards $36B bailout to Teamsters' pensions
Biden's bailout goes to the Central States Pension Fund, which serves Teamsters in trucking, car haul, warehouse, construction and other fields. Also: New truck parking at former Ohio weigh stations and four new Love's locations.
December 9, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Why hazmat-tank veteran Angelique Temple went out on her own
The drive toward business ownership was strong for Temple all throughout her 20-plus years pulling tankers as a company driver. When the youngest of her six children was finally grown, and after a lot of planning, she made the jump. Hear why here.
December 9, 2022
Trucker of the Year
Calling the best of the best among owner-operators
Overdrive relaunches its Trucker of the Year competition catching back up with the last winner, Dan Heister, who remains at the top of his business' game while building a fleet of vintage Fords and a trucking legacy at his new home.
December 7, 2022
Business
Thieves targeting control modules in trucks -- law enforcement intensifies warning
Two Southern California law enforcement agencies are warning of increased common powertrain controller (CPC) theft from trucks. Also: Diesel prices fall below $5/gal national average; latest Highway Angel stopped to help injured trooper after crash.
December 7, 2022
Partners in Business
Don't be a victim: How to guard both personal and business identity to prevent theft
There are dozens of ways people can have their identities compromised, but here, find some key areas where truckers are particularly vulnerable.
December 7, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Road trains, kangaroos, wombats, oh my: Trucking down-under
Australian truckers are a world apart from U.S. counterparts (they do haul on the left side of the road, after all), yet this conversation with father and son trucking vets Kevin and Mitch Forbes shows plenty in common, including regs, training issues.
December 6, 2022
Regulations
HOS and overweight waivers extended in these Midwest states
Nebraska fuel haulers are exempt from HOS regs through the end of the year. Also: Iowa extends overweight exemption for certain ag haulers; Love's hosting holiday giveaways for drivers; Wreaths Across America convoy kicks off Saturday.
December 5, 2022
Parking
Truck parking expansion bill introduced in Senate
The bill, like its companion version in the House, would allocate $755 million for truck parking expansion across the country. Also: FMCSA issues three-month licensing waiver extension.
December 2, 2022
Pride & Polish
Custom champs: A run in the 'Bandit' '21 W900L
It’s not just the classic black-and-gold throwback paint scheme from Smokey & the Bandit that's behind the name of this owner's rig. The Pride & Polish-winning W900L is now rolling memorial to John McCormick's "Bandit" Yorkie's memory.
December 2, 2022
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