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Traffic deaths reach 16-year high, NHTSA estimates
NHTSA estimates that 5,601 people died last year in accidents that involved a large truck.
May 17, 2022
Regulations
Two more states join 'e-inspection' program | Shop manager gets prison for illegal tanker repairs
Drivewyze 'e-Inspection' automation pilot expands to inspection-heavy California, Nevada. Also: Shop manager for a carrier conducted welding repairs on hazardous material tankers without certs; PrePass available on more devices; latest Highway Angel.
May 11, 2022
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How William 'Porkchop' Honey and his dump truck saved dozens
The latest in "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's "Faces of the Road" series chronicles what's now the stuff of blue-collar lore around Indianapolis -- operator Honey's act of heroism to cut off a high-speed chase headed straight for a late-night paving crew.
May 10, 2022
Life
Mother's Day Convoy back fully; truckers raise money for Make-A-Wish
“I am humbled by the passionate truck drivers who raise funds for Make-A-Wish through the Convoy."
May 9, 2022
Life
'People's Convoy' members sue D.C. for alleged free speech violations
Members of the convoy allege that the D.C. Metro Police Department blocked them from entering D.C., violating their First Amendment rights to free speech. Also: Penske now leasing Orange EV electric terminal trucks; new Trillium, Cummins partnership.
May 4, 2022
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Ask 'why': On taking control of your trucking business' future
As a trucking business owner, if "you do not ask 'why' when the question arises, I guarantee you will be taken advantage of, charged something outrageous, or pressured to take unsafe risks. ... Step out of the herd and blaze your own path."
May 3, 2022
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'All drivers': Support, recruiting inclusivity highlight mission of LGBTQ+ Truck Driver Network
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, find insight from a conversation with network cofounder Bobby Coffey-Loy about the org's truck-show debut at MATS last month. Also: Extra from Long Haul Paul, remembering one among the very best in heavy haul.
April 29, 2022
Custom Rigs
Registration open for annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show
The show is open to working trucks and will be held in Branson, Missouri. For owners who cannot attend in person, there is also a virtual People's Choice category that will be voted on by the public during the June event.
April 28, 2022
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A hard year on heroes: Remembering longtime specialized owner-operator Randy Cunha
"So long, faithful friend. You were a good hand" -- words for a true friend from Long Haul Paul, who offers a tribute to the longtime heavy-specialized independent in the wake of his passing last week. Cunha had retired from the road in 2020.
April 26, 2022
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The COVID-survival tale of a hauler for some of the biggest acts in music
In this Overdrive Radio podcast, concert-tour-trucking veteran Chip Warterfield tells the story of what happened to Upstaging, Inc., when COVID in 2020 essentially brought every single one of its touring clients to an abrupt and complete halt.
April 22, 2022
Regulations
Michigan weight restrictions removed up to Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Transportation has rolled back its spring weight restrictions from the state's southern border north to the Upper Peninsula. Also: Two new Love's in South Carolina, Washington; latest Highway Angel.
April 22, 2022
Truck Stops
Longtime owner of White's Travel Center, Lee Hi Travel Plaza passes at 71
Robert "Bobby" Berkstresser recently sold the two I-81 truck stop institutions to TravelCenters of America. He passed away April 14. Also: Two people sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; cross-border freight movement on the rise in '22.
April 21, 2022
Life
Four more plead guilty in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme | I-10 closures through next week
There have now been 36 guilty pleas in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Rolling overnight I-10 closures planned through next week; Kinedyne debuts "Demo Truck" showcasing curtainside systems; latest Highway Angel.
April 20, 2022
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Giving back: Dakota McDaniel is one among myriad operators blending grassroots events with philanthropy
McDaniel's Shine in the Pines truck show in Dublin, Georgia, May 20-21 will benefit the family of a young girl in treatment for neuroblastoma, one among many shows that have cropped up around the nation as benefits for a variety of worthy causes.
April 18, 2022
Regulations
Drug-testing-related violation numbers trending up in early 2022
FMCSA notes that while violations reported to the agency's CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are increasing, it's unclear whether the rate of actual positive drug tests is increasing, given the total number of tests being conducted is unclear.
April 15, 2022
Life
Video: Gator lunges at Florida man's truck on busy boulevard
A South Florida man recorded a large alligator crossing a busy street and rocking his truck. Gator experts in Florida warn that males will become more active and aggressive during spring and early summer. Some encounters on Florida roads can prove fatal.
April 13, 2022
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Long before 'influencers' were a thing: A trucking tribute to an invaluable mentor
“Son, the trailer won’t go where it's not pointed!" Chip Warterfield, in safety with Upstaging, Inc., tells the early-1980s story of his driving start with the colloquial wisdom of professional Kenny Jones' decades of experience as guiding hand.
April 12, 2022
Regulations
California AB 5 in the Supreme Court: The latest | $1M in Ukraine aid from truck stop round-up campaign
If SCOTUS decides to take the case regarding California's ABC independent contractor test, legal experts suspect it could be as late as Fall 2023 before a final decision. Also: $1M haul in Pilot Ukraine relief; TA celebrates 50th with giveaway.
April 8, 2022
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Roadcheck: What inspectors are seeing at White River Junction on I-91
In Vermont on Roadcheck's first day, owner-operator J.R. Quirion confidently volunteers himself for inspection to avoid hassle later; another driver wasn't so lucky with some dangerously bald trailer tires. Here's what inspectors are seeing on the road.
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