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Former drivers, raise hands high!
Former owner-operator Bryan Lundbergâs latest step on the path through the trucking world is as a broker. His last Kenworth, though, is no less special to him. Photos from back when here.
November 20, 2014
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NASTC head David Owenâs sleep apnea story
NASTC president David Owen is firm in his belief in a professional driverâs ability to manage fatigue. And while he clearly knows the benefit of apnea treatment in those who suffer from it, Owen cites a fundamental disagreement with those who believe untreated apnea is public highway safety danger No. 1.
November 18, 2014
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Audio mailbag: CARBâs hardship exemption, e-logs and harassment
No. 2 in the mailbag series of podcasts airing views sees voices responding to recent news around the California Air Resources Board and FMCSAâs report on e-logs and harassment.
November 17, 2014
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Pay the drivers, already: Voices on the future of the industry
A letter from Robert W. Walker Jr. of Ohio, commentary from owner-operator Tilden Curl. Curl believes removal of the self-insurance option for motor carriers is key to driver value and long-term health of the industry.
November 15, 2014
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Podcast: Legal delays as CARB rules âgo hard-fastâ
As lawsuits against the California Air Resources Board hit the same technical âbuzzsawâ and get delayed and delayed, notes Joe Rajkovacz of the CCTA, deadlines for rules compliance come and go.
November 13, 2014
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More from former driver, military logistics pro on small fleet for driving vets
Military veteran Rob Ahlers talks further about his mission establishing small fleet MSR Transport Services, planning to lease trucks to FedEx and Panther driven by military veterans.
November 11, 2014
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BigRoad follows through on e-log with engine connection
The NASTC show was among its first public debuts, as BigRoad emphasized the companyâs been focusing on keeping up with demand from the fleets and operators among current app users, with around 800 units shipped so far.
November 10, 2014
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Move Over Laws in spotlight through November
The folks at Allstate insurance have teamed up with the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn., on a âProvider Safety Advocacyâ campaign to raise awareness of Move Over laws.
November 8, 2014
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Thursday round-up: What deer whistles, elections and NASTCâs annual meeting have in common
Tools designed to mitigate hazard, maybe? At least one of these, maybe two (and itâs not the NASTC meet, I can assure you) doesnât normally work so well. Nonetheless, fingers can always be crossedâŚ
November 6, 2014
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Owner-operatorâs âBlack outâ tribute rig gets closer to finish line
W.Va.-based Charles Timbrookâs 1999 Freightliner âBlack Outâ eases into its military-tribute theme with new mods. And: A Reliable Carriers car hauler on Car and Driverâs cover.
November 4, 2014
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Audio mailbag: Liability insurance, sleeper berth flexibility
The first in a series of Voices podcasts airing editorial comment on a variety of issues, here stemming from discussion of both sleeper berth period flexibility and FMCSAâs planned liability insurance hike in D.C. Call 530-208-6423 at any time to record a message.
October 31, 2014
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âEvery mile I driveâ â new record due soon from hazmat hauler Bill Weaver
The driver-songwriter launched a GoFundMe.com fund-raising campaign to help with the production costs today. Catch song samples from among Weaverâs many tunes here and more info about the campaign.
October 30, 2014
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MCSAC to get new chairman â and a little CSA deja vu
Ever wonder what FMCSAâs current administrator sounds like? Hear him reveal the incoming MCSAC advisory committee chair here. Also: No wonder trucking went to Congress over CSA, and more from D.CâŚ.
October 28, 2014
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Mailbag: Tough inspectors a cost of doing business?
Reaching into the electronic mailbag: owner-operator Joe Bielucki of Connecticut reports from the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
October 26, 2014
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Whatâs your mpg goal? The 9+ mpg club wants to help you get there
A scant 6 percent of you are there already, as our polling shows. You can share tactics toward achieving better fuel mileage via the â9+ mpg clubâ Facebook group.
October 24, 2014
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Chad Boblett trucks up from nothing
The story of how Marine Corps veteran and onetime company driver Chad Boblett drove his independent business to success shows that, sometimes, the big leap pans out, even in this business.
October 22, 2014
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Where and when deer strikes are most likely
If there is a season for deer strikes out on the highway, State Farm reminds us in a recent analysis of customer data, weâre in it â with the worst of it yet to come. What were the circumstances the last time you hit (or closely missed) a deer on the road?
October 20, 2014
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20-year-old TX intrastate hauler Chris Miller
The latest in Tex Crowleyâs âLife of a Truckerâ series of profile vids features this young driver, who issues a plea to those getting into the industry to work together to restore the respect for each other he feels was much more common when he was growing up.
October 18, 2014
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