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While many support owner-op's HOS exemption request, opponents mount challenge
Lee Schmitt's request for relief from several parts of the HOS regs in June raised the old debate over the one-size-fits-all approach to the basic interstate rules. Schmitt's request has drawn support, and opposition, for a variety of reasons.
September 30, 2022
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Parking
Truck parking coalition meets to boost states' awareness of funding opportunities
DOT Secretary Buttigieg joined a meeting of the National Coalition of Truck Parking to share with state, industry and federal leaders more information on federal funding. Also: Propane haulers want HOS relief; Pilot helping vet truckers connect with home.
September 30, 2022
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Regulations
Owner-ops, groups: COVID hours waiver should open door for more HOS flexibility
Individual truck owners and some groups in trucking say the safe record of operators using the COVID-related hours of service waiver should allow for more flexibility in the hours of service regulations as a whole. Other groups, however, disagreed.
September 28, 2022
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Regulations
FMCSA extends wildfire-prompted HOS waiver in Oregon
Haulers providing direct relief for Oregon's wildfire emergency are exempt from the max driving times in the hours of service. Also: UPS gets waiver to allow pre-CDL drivers to be trained on driving doubles; Love's offering coffee deals Thursday.
September 27, 2022
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Want to improve retention in trucking? Define 'professionalism' to set the standard, build value
While "any truck operator can develop skill over time to effectively back into tight places ... the professional always acts with integrity, with bedrock safety in mind," notes Clifford Petersen. Yet he's "never known a carrier" to define professionalism.
September 27, 2022
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Regulations
Canada ends border vaccine mandate, OOIDA calls on Biden to follow suit
As Canada announces the end of its border vaccine mandate, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for President Joe Biden to do the same after the president himself said "the pandemic is over."
September 26, 2022
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Overdrive Radio
Serious as a heart attack: Small fleet owner's brush with death a cautionary tale
Suprise Trucking owners Bryon and Holly Stoll are in the process of regrouping after Bryon's heart attack and subsequent surgery a few weeks back. Bryon here shares his story in hopes to spur better awareness of signs, symptoms, to save a life.
September 23, 2022
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Regulations
Hutcheson confirmed to lead FMCSA, becomes the agency's first full-time admin since 2019
Robin Hutcheson was named Deputy Administrator in January and immediately became Acting Administrator on the heels of then-Acting Admin Meera Joshi's resignation.
September 22, 2022
Robin Hutcheson
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Titans of the Road: Reflections of the son of an American truck driver
Omari Faulkner pays tribute to his father, Arthur Faulkner Sr., and more: "Today, and every day, let’s salute those who transport goods around our country and remain a backbone to supporting our economy and supply chains day in and day out."
September 21, 2022
Arthur Faulkner Sr.
Life
Truck convoys raise big money for noble causes
Convoys in Virginia, Nebraska and Wisconsin raised money for cancer awareness and Special Olympics athletes. Also: A spotlight on young tanker operator Haleight Fickett, winner in the tank division of Maine's driving championship this year.
September 19, 2022
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Overdrive Extra
'Sisters of the Road' a haunting, iconographic portrait of professional truckers
What began as just a photo shoot of a few female U.S. truckers for Britain-based Anne-Marie Michel grew into a passion, then a book, one she'd not originally contemplated. "Sisters of the Road" is the result, out now.
September 19, 2022
Carol Nixon
Business
Rail unions agree to deal to prevent strike
Rail companies and union negotiators came to a tentative agreement early Thursday that likely avoids an industry-wide strike tomorrow. Also: I-17 lane closures planned this weekend in Phoenix; Goodyear Highway Hero award nomination period opens.
September 15, 2022
Rail yard
Regulations
Comment period extended for updated DOT medical handbook
OOIDA and other commenters requested more time to review and make informed comments on the 122-page proposed Medical Examiner's Handbook. Also: Florida HHG hauler pleads guilty to racketeering charges; web-based dispatch tool for small fleets.
September 13, 2022
2022 draft of Medical Examiner's Handbook
Voices
ELD mandate: More than four years in, how did the shift affect highway safety, if at all?
Which of the choices in this poll best describes your feeling on just how the FMCSA's electronic logging device mandate impacted bedrock highway safety, if you feel it was impactful at all? Weigh in here.
September 13, 2022
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Life
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week filled with deals, operator recognition
While NTDAW is officially Sept. 11-17 this year, a number of companies are celebrating truck drivers throughout September and beyond. Check here for various deals and recognition from companies in and around trucking.
September 6, 2022
Truckstop 'Truck drivers are the rockstars of the road!' Guinness World Records title
Life
Organized cargo thieves targeting high-value freight on I-65: Reports
After a stolen tractor-trailer was found freshly repainted just 30 miles away from a Louisville, Kentucky truck stop, authorities are warning drivers to look out for increased theft activity.
September 9, 2022
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Overdrive Extra
How to make sure your vote gets counted
With absentee-ballot and other deadlines approaching ahead of this November's midterm elections, it's now more important than ever to make sure you're registered and able to vote. Access state rules and more via this quick-glance guide.
September 6, 2022
Absentee voting map
Regulations
Certain COVID-related CLP waivers extended three months
Waivers extended to allow CLP holders to drive without a CDL holder in the front seat, states to test any out-of-state CDL applicant, and states to allow CLP holders to take the CDL skills test without waiting 14 days. Also: Top military rookie drivers.
September 2, 2022
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