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Business
Feared fuel shortage a byproduct of drivers, not availability
Demand for fuel is approaching levels not seen since 2019.
May 6, 2021
Business
DOL officially withdraws rule to define independent contractor
The rule that would have provided clarification as to whether workers are employers or independent contractors has been withdrawn. Also: Former acting FMCSA boss joins an autonomous trucking firm; S.C. launches human trafficking campaign for truckers.
May 5, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Rising oil prices -- for this dry bulk hauler, there's far less fear than opportunity
Oil services fleet Sisu Energy owns no trucks or trailers itself, nor do dispatch personnel at the company. Owner-ops leased there take that to heart as evidence the company’s sticking to its mission to be a platform where owner-operators can thrive.
May 5, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA medical board to talk vision, diabetes in upcoming meeting
The agency's Medical Review Board meeting in May to discuss proposed rulemaking to amend the vision standard. Also: Fuel prices see slight increase; COVID vaccine at Iowa 80; Spring weight restrictions lifted in Mich.; deal on this former trucker's book.
May 4, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Know the value of your time to assess true profit
Gary Buchs on how to assess cost, profit and driver pay per hour to evaluate any given load. It could help you know that customer who’s got a huge detention problem is no longer worth the time and effort, among other benefits.
May 3, 2021
Business
Maryland man pleads guilty to falsifying military documents in CDL scheme
The man admitted that he falsified DD-214s and military waiver forms for drivers wanting to obtain CDLs in exchange for cash. Also: Apex Capital factoring integrated into Axele TMS; MHC Kenworth relocates South Atlanta dealership in McDonough, Ga.
April 29, 2021
Business
First-quarter cargo theft mostly flat year-over-year, firm reports
California, Texas and Florida saw the most cargo theft activity in the first quarter of 2021, according to theft recording firm CargoNet. Also: Mack will soon accept submissions for its 2022 calendar; more.
April 28, 2021
Business
Federal court says California's AB 5 applies to trucking
A three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.
April 28, 2021
Regulations
Senate Republicans' highways counter-proposal | OATS show canceled
The Republicans' response to Biden's infrastructure proposal includes $299 billion allocated for roads and bridges. Also: OATS truck show canceled; FedEx Freight driver named Women in Trucking Driver of the Year; recalls from Daimler, Paccar, more.
April 27, 2021
Business
Small-business lender to pay almost $10M in fraud settlement
A leading provider of a type of small-business funding that has caused problems for small motor carriers will pay more than $9.8 million to settle Federal Trade Commission fraud charges. Much of that sum is intended for refunds to victims.
April 23, 2021
Business
IRS meals deductions change doesn't apply to truckers' per diem
ATBS clarifies deductibility of per diem in light of recent IRS meals shift. Love's companies and Cargill's new 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel. Driver recognized as Highway Angel for helping locate missing elderly man.
April 22, 2021
Business
Cost, opportunity worries dominate small fleets' Biden administration outlook
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "Extremely negative" and 5 "Extremely positive," independent owner respondents to a recent Overdrive survey rated the likely Biden administration business-conditions impact a 1.6 on average.
April 21, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA petitions to delay implementation of electronic med cert rule until 2025
The agency says it needs more time to develop certain IT systems for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners before the rule takes effect. Also: Kinedyne offering cargo securement tips ahead of Roadcheck; rates round-ups for last two weeks.
April 20, 2021
Business
Volvo workers go on strike; IRS increases meal deduction
Union employees at Volvo Trucks' New River Valley assembly plant went on strike Saturday. Also: The IRS is temporarily increasing the amount businesses can claim for their food or beverage expenses paid to restaurants; TA Citizen Driver winners; more.
April 19, 2021
Business
115-Year-Old Bridge Hit 14 Times Since August Reopening, But Now Trucks Bear the Brunt
This covered bridge has been hit 14 times since it was restored in August after being struck, but a redesigned cover now leaves trucks with most of the damage.
April 16, 2021
Business
Bill to tie insurance minimum to medical-cost inflation reintroduced
The bill was first introduced in 2019 and called for carriers' liability insurance minimum to increase to nearly $5 million. Also: A new device designed to plug into the truck's diagnostic port to transmit detailed information to a user's smartphone.
April 16, 2021
Overdrive Radio
How to build a small fleet that's a destination for the best
Hear what brought this owner in less than ten years from hauling chicken litter with an old daycab to a 20-truck, 40-reefer-trailer fleet, two of whose operators were No. 1 and 2 in their state's driver of the year awards for 2021.
April 16, 2021
Parking
Cities asked to look into using extra parking for trucks
The National League of Cities is asking its members to look at available parking in their jurisdictions and consider using it for truck parking. Also: trucker gets Highway Angel wings; more.
April 13, 2021
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'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
The January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.
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