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Spot market pessimism among owner-ops near 2020 pandemic level
A new survey conducted by Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence found owner-ops worried about turning a profit in the coming months. Also: Trucker Tools shipment tracking integrated with Verizon Connect ELD; Pilot offering Veterans Day deals.
October 28, 2022
Small Fleet Champ
Roundtable: Small Fleet Champs on biggest difficulties overcome
Small Fleet Champ finalists answered this question: What's been your biggest business challenge of the past year or two, and what have you done to combat it/mitigate effects? Sit in on the wide-ranging discussion in this Overdrive Radio podcast.
October 28, 2022
Channel 19
FMCSA/DOT getting serious about double-brokering?
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson this week urged carriers and brokers alike to report double-brokering, well on the rise the last couple of years as crooks take advantage of the FMCSA's registration system. Let's let her hear about the bad actors.
October 27, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA renews waiver allowing alternate ELD rules for certain drivers
Under the exemption, drivers using portable ELDs manually record data that would otherwise be required to be automatically recorded. Also: FMCSA's first female advisory meeting set; Spot market: flat to down; Lytx integrated in some Daimler models; more.
October 26, 2022
Regulations
Busted double broker pleads guilty to stealing carrier's identity, fraud
A Tijuana resident extradited from Italy pleaded guilty to charges related to a double-broker scheme in which he stole a carrier's identity and more. Also: Insuretech launches mobile app for policyholders; Dobbs Peterbilt Little Rock gets major upgrade.
October 25, 2022
Business
Operators' top 2022 concerns drown out fleets still worried over a 'driver shortage'
Professional truckers may have finally gotten the last word in the age-old "driver shortage" debate, as fuel prices rise up to become a common enemy of the entire industry in ATRI's latest top-issues report. Parking, pay, and detention remain big issues.
October 24, 2022
Business
Remaining legal challenges to AB 5 'an uphill climb,' enforcement light thus far
Experts say "there will be no quick legislative fix" to AB 5, if there's any fix at all, and suggest carriers and owner-operators be prepared to comply long-term.
October 24, 2022
CSA's Data Trail
View from the road: ELD mandate increases pressure on operators, in more ways than one
Overdrive readers largely believe recent-history degradation of highway safety is due, at least in part, to ELDs. But some operators point to other issues in trucking as the real underlying problems negatively impacting safety.
October 20, 2022
Small Fleet Champ
John McGee Trucking, CAP Trucking emerge victorious: 2022 Small Fleet Champs
The final four contenders -- two in each 3-10-truck and 11-30-truck category -- squared off at the NASTC annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where owners John McGee and CAP Trucking's Chris Porricelli walked away with the title belts.
October 21, 2022
CSA's Data Trail
ELDs and highway safety: Crashes, injuries and fatalities rise post-mandate
Despite FMCSA's estimations that the ELD mandate would reduce injuries and fatalities in truck-involved crashes, crash numbers in the four years post-mandate tell a different story. Are ELDs the cause of the problem, or just one factor?
October 20, 2022
Regulations
COVID-19 emergency hours of service declaration allowed to expire
FMCSA did not renew the declaration that has been in effect since March 2020 and allowed it to expire on Oct. 15. Also: Bill introduced to repeal Entry-Level Driver Training regs; I-10 ramp closures planned near Phoenix.
October 17, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Trucking in a recession? Owner-operators sound off, messages mixed depending on niche
Drop back two weeks in time in today's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast to the site of the Mayberry Truck Show in NC, where six owners and operators answered the question in the title. Times are tough, many acknowledged, but optimism showed through.
October 14, 2022
Business
Truck drivers' per diem rate not changing for 2023
Beginning in January, however, drivers will have to go back to deducting 80% of per diem rather than the 100% that has been allowed the last two years. Also: TCA seeking Best Fleets to Drive For nominations; Love's donates $4.3M to children's hospitals.
October 13, 2022
Business
Diesel prices jump 39 cents to highest average since July
Diesel's national average skyrocketed last week to $5.22 per gallon, spot rates not keeping pace. Also: Trucking law enforcement group asks states to pursue funding for truck parking; new full-service Kenworth dealer opens in Idaho.
October 12, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Connecting the dots: FMCSA's electronic-ID questions, Level 8 wireless inspections, autonomous trucks
FMCSA's recent request for comment on the notion of a required electronic-ID in trucks sets the stage for public discussion around increasingly automated inspections of traditionally manned and future automated trucks.
October 7, 2022
Business
Trucking employment sees worst month-to-month fall since dawn of pandemic
Trucking employment numbers fell by more than 11,000 jobs in September, the worst month-to-month drop for payroll employment since March-April 2020. Also: I-285 -- 'profound' delays coming with construction; Convoy survey shows sustainability in trucking.
October 7, 2022
Regulations
Electronic IDs for trucks: 'Big brother' or a step forward?
With the FMCSA asking about mandating electronic IDs in trucks, we looked at what the proposal really means, and if operators' and commenters' fears about an invasion of privacy are justified.
October 6, 2022
Regulations
More trucking groups call on U.S. to end cross-border vaccine requirement
The American Trucking Associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance are calling for an end to all COVID-related U.S. entry requirements. Also: Weight restrictions relaxed for certain Iowa ag haulers; new Comdata eReceipts for Lumper Payments.
October 6, 2022
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FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
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Highway plans ELD update after HOS cheats found on platform
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Leading by example: McKinney & Sons' top-notch service, equipment
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