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Regulations
Authorities threaten action as Canadian protesters shut down 3 border crossings
Canadian authorities have threatened to take action to remove trucks blocking three U.S.-Canada border crossings. Also: Weigh station bypass sites in Iowa added to Drivewyze; latest TCA Highway Angel.
February 10, 2022
Channel 19
Full-throated return of the truck show season on tap for 2022?
With MATS back on tap in March, a robust truck show season ought to be in the cards for 2022 – details here on ATHS' series, their national convention in Illinois, Shine in the Pines in Georgia, a shootout in Illinois, the A.J. Soza show poster, more.
February 8, 2022
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March 24, 2025
Overdrive Extra
There's no better time than now to prep financially for retirement
We're not talking about selling off the equipment, however -- Overdrive Extra contributor Gary Buchs details strategies to take toward retirement account contributions, the differences between IRA types and SEPs, with a significant savings advantage.
February 7, 2022
Regulations
Congress looks to simplify operators' credentialing process
One bill would allow one background check to satisfy all TSA programs, including TWIC and HazMat Endorsements; another would ease CDL requirements. Also: TruckPark partners with hotel chain for driver discounts; Jerr-Dan turns 50.
February 3, 2022
Regulations
Highway fatalities continued upward trend through third quarter 2021
New data released by NHTSA shows highway fatalities through the third quarter of 2021 were the highest in 15 years. Also: FMCSA's third-party CDL tester guidance; Pilot now selling certain GNC health products.
February 2, 2022
Regulations
Canadian trucking org decries 'Freedom Convoy' protests over racist imagery
The PMTC's Mike Millian called "carrying the rebel flag, swastikas, wearing the yellow Star of David, engaging in disrespectful behaviors" a series of "reprehensible acts" which "must never be accepted."
February 1, 2022
Life
Country star set to headline MATS concert | Fuel prices jump again
Multi-platinum album country artist Clay Walker will perform for free at MATS. Also: Fuel prices jump again to continue 2022 gains; Trucker Tools adds new ELD partner; Lane closure planned for I-515 in Las Vegas tonight; Quebec 3PL's COVID-vax clinic.
February 1, 2022
Overdrive Extra
The Dolly vaccine and me: Long Haul Paul mourns losses, grateful for his own COVID recovery
Paul tells his personal COVID story, thankful amid recent loss for a generally mild illness and quick recovery enabled by the vaccine: "If you're still floating this pandemic on your personal mojo with Jesus alone, all I can say is be careful out there."
January 31, 2022
Overdrive Radio
'Not really what we need': Training regs may miss the mark, but this small fleet's doing it right
In this Overdrive Radio edition, veteran hauler and small fleet operator Harry Smith speaks to his passion for on-the-job training he's put into practice, skepticism about training regs going into place, and determination to move forward with the regs.
January 28, 2022
Hours of Service
Challenge to 2020 hours of service changes resumes in court | Elon Musk cheers on Canadian convoy
The lawsuit, brought by the Teamsters union and safety groups, was put on hold last year for the change in administration. Also: Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandate receive celebrity support.
January 28, 2022
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Overdrive Radio
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
Life
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Overdrive Radio
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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