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Business
Operators' top 2022 concerns drown out fleets still worried over a 'driver shortage'
Professional truckers may have finally gotten the last word in the age-old "driver shortage" debate, as fuel prices rise up to become a common enemy of the entire industry in ATRI's latest top-issues report. Parking, pay, and detention remain big issues.
October 24, 2022
Regulations
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz finds 1,700 violations
On June 13-17, truck inspectors checked 6,204 vehicles transporting hazmat and found 1,774 violations. Also: Iowa DOT invites truckers to park overnight at weigh stations.
October 21, 2022
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February 19, 2025
Parking
How owner-ops can fight back in the war on truck parking
Trucking may have an image problem, but a closer look at two of the main arguments against allowing truck parking in residential areas -- even at home on an owner-op's own property -- exposes plenty in the way of potholes.
October 19, 2022
Parking
POLL: Does your town prevent you parking the truck at home?
Following recent reporting about a rash of incidents in various of locales -- some rural, even -- where owner-operators have been barred from parking a truck on a residential property, this poll asks whether that's the case in your town. Weigh in here.
October 12, 2022
Parking
Local bans on truck parking: An outrage for many independents
Increasingly, owner-operators find themselves confronted by codes-enforcement officials, sometimes armed, telling them they can't park their own truck in their own driveway without paying a hefty fine. Recent DOT guidance emphasizes the issue.
October 11, 2022
Parking
Truck parking coalition meets to boost states' awareness of funding opportunities
DOT Secretary Buttigieg joined a meeting of the National Coalition on 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
Parking
Trucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking with boots, tickets and tows
The Trucking Association of New York argues that instead of booting and towing trucks, the city should work to create more truck parking. Also: Florida DOT testing new lane closure alert system; new Love's in Washington state.
August 26, 2022
Parking
Texas DOT wants parking, other feedback on I-10 corridor to prioritize projects
The state is conducting a study to determine how to address the needs of the interstate through Texas. Also: Lane Keeping Assist now an option on Kenworth T680, T880, W990 models; Love's launches Children's Miracle Network campaign Friday.
August 25, 2022
Business
Broker, load board embroiled in legal battle
DAT sued the Convoy broker this year for allegedly stealing data and trade secrets to launch its own load board. Convoy countersued, alleging DAT is monopolizing the load board market. Also: I-90 rest areas temporarily closing; new wired asset tracker.
August 2, 2022
Parking
Drivers asked to participate in app-based parking pilot program
The truck parking pilot program is being conducted along I-84 and I-90 and requires the use of a truck parking app to test its benefits. Also: AB 5 quick guide available from ATBS; female trucker workforce growing; latest Highway Angel.
July 26, 2022
Regulations
House advances truck parking legislation | I-94 closure begins Friday
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a bill that would allocate $755 million for state and local truck parking projects. Also: I-94 closing in Detroit beginning Friday; I-40 lane restrictions near Flagstaff; more.
July 20, 2022
Business
CloudTrucks launches new credit card for owner-ops, small fleets
CT Credit is a no-fee, no-interest Visa business card that aims to help businesses better manage expenses and build healthy business credit. Also: Southeastern Penn. police targeting aggressive drivers; Arizona upgrading I-17 rest area.
July 8, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Forget speed limiters: Safe parking, highway infrastructure should be top priority
Clifford Petersen argues that lawmakers/regulators should set aside legislative and regulatory projects pushed by those with little to no familiarity with OTR realities, in favor of a push for real progress on parking, highway infrastructure needs.
July 6, 2022
Regulations
I-81 enforcement blitz, truck parking roundtable | Trucking conditions bounced back in April after miserable March
The I-81 Corridor Coalition holds a series of virtual roundtable discussions on truck parking from Wednesday, June 22 to Friday, June 24. Also: FMCSA's enforcement blitz on I-81; FTR's Trucking conditions index was positive in April, despite headwinds.
June 21, 2022
Regulations
Idaho adding truck weight, credentials screening system along I-84 | More trucks in steering gear recall
The system will be installed near the new port-of-entry in Declo. Also: Mack joins widespread steering gear recall; medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; I-10 rest area reopens; Canadian driver named Highway Angel.
June 20, 2022
Parking
Two Pennsylvania rest areas closed through next week
Two I-79 southbound and northbound rest stops near the Crawford-Erie county line in Pennsylvania closing for 10 days. Also: OTR Capital is now OTR Solutions; Former OOIDA director joins ATA; Mack calendar winners announced; pre-CDL waiver updates.
June 15, 2022
Parking
ATRI seeks parking feedback from operators in Midwest | I-20 closures this week
ATRI is asking operators in the Midwest to provide feedback on the region's real-time parking information system that was installed in eight Midwest states in 2019. Also: Nighttime closures planned along I-20 in Louisiana; new electric APU from Dynasys.
June 6, 2022
Regulations
Trucking groups ask for more time to comment on speed limiters
Despite opposing opinions on speed limiters, OOIDA and ATA have both asked FMCSA to extend the comment period for the agency's speed limiter notice. Also: New Love's in Georgia; more truck parking in Montana; roadside service in OR; latest Highway Angel.
May 20, 2022
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