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OOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless'
The recent Trucking Alliance drug-use report called for hair testing over urine testing. Also: FMCSA updates vision standard for certain drivers; Howes launches new 'emergency rescue' product; latest Highway Angel; new Love's in Texas, Illinois.
January 24, 2022
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FMCSA proposes big UCR fee reduction | Canadian truckers protest border vax mandate
The proposed UCR fees for the 2023 registration year would be reduced 27% below 2022 fees. Also: Canadian truckers crowded the roads with anti-vaccine mandate flags; R452A refrigerant with much lower GWP rating coming standard in Thermo King reefers.
January 21, 2022
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What's your exit strategy? Faces of the Road with author Michael Perry
Long Haul Paul asks: What would it be like to be a substitute Spanish teacher, in addition to part-time trucking? Paul's interview for Overdrive Radio with former trucking writer Michael Perry interrogates life after trucking, self-employment and more.
January 14, 2022
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Be prepared for winter weather this weekend in Midwest, Southeast, Northeast
FMCSA officially establishes under-21 pilot and Canada reverses course again on vax mandate.
January 14, 2022
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SCOTUS spikes Biden vaccine mandate but issue not fully put to bed
Now that the Supreme Court has reinstated a temporary injunction against the controversial COVID vaccine mandate, the case is heading back to a lower court that, though unlikely, could save the rule. Plus, OSHA could make the rule permanent.
January 13, 2022
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Supreme Court rules OHSA's vaccine mandate will not take effect
The Justices voted 6-3 in agreement with the challenges to the mandate, which claimed that OSHA and the Secretary of Labor did not have the authority to issue the mandate.
January 13, 2022
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Va. guv blames drivers as operators react to I-95 snow-in
The 27-hour snow-in on I-95 in Virginia, trapping hundreds of drivers, made national headlines. The fallout's not been kind to outgoing governor Ralph Northam, who blamed drivers for the mess, apologized, and expressed frustration.
January 7, 2022
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Within whorls of trucking history: Long Haul Paul's new 'Corn Belt Cafe'
A pervasive sense of loss permeates "Corn Belt Cafe," the new record Paul Marhoefer recorded all in live takes with principal partner Michael Ronstadt on cello. It's quite cohesive as a record, however, with an earthy feel evoking its rural road roots.
January 7, 2022
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A new terrestrial-radio venue for 'Overdrive's Music to Truck By'
This week, the Friday, 10 a.m., "Overdrive's Music to Truck By" radio show with host "Big Al" Weekley picks up a terrestrial radio partner in WDIC, whose owner here tells the story of his own trucking past, from 1977 to selling his small fleet in 2006.
January 6, 2022
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I-95 in Virginia shuts down, leaving hundreds stranded
A major snowstorm left hundreds stranded on I-95, and the harrowing experience united truck drivers, a Senator, and everyday drivers in a struggle to survive a frigid night on the road.
January 4, 2022
A trucker hands out warm food during the shutdown on I-95. Image taken from a video posted below by @JCGachet96 on Twitter.
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Colorado Guv commutes driver's 110-year sentence | NY, Mass. follow California's lead on diesel phase-out
"I believe you deserve clemency for several reasons," Colorado Governor Polis wrote to Aguilera-Mederos in a letter spelling out his commutation. Also: New York, Massachusetts to phase out diesel sales by 2035; Logistics company plays Santa for employees.
December 31, 2021
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Judge to reconsider trucker's 110-year prison sentence
A hearing has been set for Jan. 13 for a Colorado judge to reconsider a 110-year prison sentence that was handed down to a truck driver earlier this month for a fatal 2019 crash. Also: OOIDA Board of Directors nominations deadline approaches.
December 29, 2021
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos
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Faces of the Road: Canadian songwriter/owner-operator Mike Murchison
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained," said the operator about early days trucking in the 1980s, then out of Alberta. His recent investment in his music has turned plenty ears his direction, including those of Long Haul Paul, with this profile.
December 27, 2021
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A tale of two loads of Kentucky tornado relief collected, distributed
In this Overdrive Radio edition, owner-operator Daniel Koors walks us through his and several other truckers' efforts after springing into action in the wake of December 10 storms that devastated areas of Western Kentucky and other states.
December 24, 2021
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Wisconsin fleet holds 7th annual bike drive for local children
The 130-truck fleet based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gave away more than 30 bicycles as part of its annual Holiday Bike Drive for children in need. A new partnership this year also provided helmets for the children who received bikes.
December 23, 2021
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FMCSA updating certain hazmat regs to reflect latest CVSA handbook
The updates are for inspections of shipments of transuranic waste and highway route-controlled quantities of radioactive material. Also: Two drivers posthumously recognized for stopping to help at accident scene.
December 23, 2021
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Maryland craft brewery thanks truckers with meal, gift
To celebrate truckers this holiday season, Flying Dog Brewery launched its Haul of Fame program for drivers who frequent the company's docks.
December 23, 2021
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'If it didn't come by Santa, it came by truck'
Greg Fulton penned this Dear Santa letter, featuring his wish list this year for the men and women behind the wheel -- better parking, less detention, insurance relief and more. Fulton is President of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association.
December 23, 2021
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