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Business
DOL set to publish final rule to define independent contractor
The Department of Labor will publish a final rule to clarify the definition of independent contractor within the FLSA, though Biden has earmarked it for halting. Other news: Pilot partners with Southern Tire Mart; new Rihm KW in Albert Lea, Minnesota. TA offering warranty service on Odyssey/NorthStar batteries.
January 6, 2021
Business
FMCSA shuts down Arizona-based trucker following fatal crash with bicyclists
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has effectively shut down an Arizona-licensed truck driver after he was involved in a fatal collision with a group of bicyclists on Dec. 10. And other news: FMCSA eyes adding rear impact guards to annual inspection requirements; Rolling Strong now offering free app version.
January 5, 2021
Business
Dry van, flatbed spot rates hit multi-year high marks in December
Per-mile rates on the spot market for the dry van and flatbed freight sectors continued to show strength through December 2020. See the latest per-mile rate averages here from Truckstop.com.
January 5, 2021
Gear
Rand McNally’s next-gen Overdryve 7 Pro II
Rand McNally
Rand McNally’s latest all-in-one navigation and entertainment device for truck drivers is now available. The company’s Overdryve 7 Pro II, which follows the release of the larger-screened Overdryve 8 Pro II in October, features navigation, SiriusXM radio,
January 5, 2021
Business
Shorter 14-hour pauses, DOL’s independent contractor ruling on Biden’s early scratch list
The Biden administration plans to halt or delay a number of the Trump administration’s “midnight regulations,” which include several proposed trucking regs. In other news: FMCSA looks to update its “yard move” HOS guidance; Volvo recalls approx. 6,300 trucks.
January 4, 2021
Channel 19
A tragic postscript to a tough year: Remembering Liam Salmon
Owner-operator Howard Salmon's son passed on December 31 after battling DIPG, a rare pediatric brain tumor.
January 4, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Buckle up for a year of trucking time-travel
Throughout this year, Overdrive will take a look back at early trucking to celebrate its 60 years of being "The Voice of the American Trucker."
January 4, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Brass tacks, bad brokers, big loads to count down the hours with a long run into 2021
Business brass tacks, bad brokers, big loads -- and plenty more in this year-in-review in audio. Join us to listen in with Overdrive Radio to ring in 2021.
December 31, 2020
Overdrive Extra
2020 through the rearview: From hours reforms to rates chaos and stories from the road, unwinding a tumultuous 12 months
HOS reforms. How COVID changed drivers' day to day. Managing money amid the chaos. Stories of truckers weathering the storm. Rights on the road. Custom trucks.
December 30, 2020
Business
Stimulus package’s PPP, per diem provisions add sweeteners for truckers
The new bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program and clarifies its first round in ways that can benefit small fleets. Details here on Overdrive.
December 30, 2020
Custom Rigs
Germann Soeth’s 1976 Kenworth K100, in service after long retirement
Owner-operator Soeth spent three years in off-time working on this vintage K100, nearing working order in the nick of time when his main truck broke down.
December 30, 2020
Business
Post-vaccine quarantine requirement not expected for truckers
FMCSA currently has no plans to follow FAA in requiring a 48-hour stand-down following doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And other news: OOIDA blasts Congress for lack of aid for small-biz truckers; several states sign onto cap-and-trade program; St. Christopher Fund receives donation from TA-Petro; more.
December 23, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Back to the ‘Biggest Tailgate in Trucking’ — and Germann Soeth’s 1976 KW K100
The coproduction of Overdrive and Radiotopia brought the reality of working haulers to all audiences. Plus: Germann Soeth's restored 1976 Kenworth K100.
December 23, 2020
Business
Second COVID relief bill reopens PPP loans for small businesses
Both chambers of Congress Monday afternoon passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that, in part, reopens the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. And other news: Livestock haulers’ ELD exemption retained; Colorado releases I-70 safety video for truckers; overnight radio host finds new home.
December 22, 2020
Business
What can owner-operators expect out of the Biden administration?
What trucking issues in flux are likely to catch that administration’s — or the new Congress’ — attention? For this edition of Overdrive Radio, OOIDA’s Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh forecasted some answers.
December 22, 2020
Channel 19
More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists
Seven years ago around this time of the year, Overdrive asked readers to name the “best Christmas song of all time.” From a big list, readers then voted on a final list — these songs represent the results. Bonus this year: An extra selection of Christmas-themed trucking tunes. Enjoy the holiday, whether on the road or home … .
December 22, 2020
Voices
POLL: Do you plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when available to professional truckers?
How would you rate the likelihood you’ll be in line for the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines approved for emergency use against COVID-19 when they become available to drivers? Weigh in via this poll.
December 22, 2020
Business
Truckers now included in third group recommended for COVID vaccine
A federal advisory committee recommended that truck drivers be in Phase 1c of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, only behind healthcare workers and other essential frontline workers. And other news: Congress is nearing the passage of a new COVID stimulus bill; a trucker was charged in New York on gun charges.
December 21, 2020
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