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Autonomous truck crash draws federal attention | Used truck prices flat in July
FMCSA and NHTSA are looking into a single-vehicle crash in which a TuSimple partially autonomous truck swerved and struck a jersey barrier. Also: Spot rates, volumes down; used truck sales fell in July with prices flat; St. Christopher gets more support.
August 17, 2022
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FMCSA releases draft of DOT docs' handbook with advisory link to stricter sleep apnea screening protocol
The agency withdrew the handbook in 2015 and has not published a new version since. Also: NHTSA boss walks away to join CARB; Cummins X15N nat-gas engine now offered on Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; Drivewyze adds Severe Weather Alerts.
August 16, 2022
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ACA subsidies, IRS on offensive: What's to know about the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act has lots of moving parts, but as it nears passage, for owner-ops and small fleets, the most impactful provisions are likely extended changes to Affordable Care Act subsidies and an influx of 87,000 new IRS agents.
August 12, 2022
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Lawsuits: Truck/engine makers back off CARB | Driver's misclassification case against Schneider will resume
Truck and Engine Manufacturers drop a lawsuit challenging CARB's latest heavy-truck emissions regulations. Also: A lawsuit by a former Schneider driver who claims he was misclassified as a contractor was recently revived; Highway Angel puts out fires.
August 12, 2022
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Channel 19
The wrong way to break into HHG moving, or fix your air brake lines
'Weird news' is back to the Channel 19 blog: Team haulers emerged with minor injuries after a dramatic burst into the HHG moving biz, while a couple creative brake line fixes were trolled on social media by inspectors.
August 11, 2022
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Regulations
Former fleet co-owner charged in $9M fraud case | Another 47K trucks caught up in steering gear recall
Frances Hall, who was convicted in the 2013 murder of her husband Bill Hall Jr., faces workers comp fraud charges from past trucking operations. Also: More than 47,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; 1,300 Daimler trucks recalled.
August 8, 2022
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Life
HHG moving company owner gets prison time for fraud scheme
The owner reportedly defrauded customers to enrich a moving company, using several names to conceal the company’s true identity. Also: FMCSA grants help bring veterans to trucking; coalition forms to promote fuel-efficient tech vouchers; new Love's; more.
August 3, 2022
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Overdrive Extra
Admission of emissions anxiety: A look at roadside testing, now and into the future
An emissions check at a New Jersey scale house sparked this look at implications for the rest of the country into the future from Gary Buchs. "It’s not a far stretch to think trucking may begin seeing additional random testing" in years to come.
August 2, 2022
New Jersey Vehicle Inspection Report
CSA's Data Trail
The toughest states for brakes violations: 2022 update to get prepped for Brake Safety Week blitz
The brakes-enforcement blitz's focus this year on hose/tube chafing yields plenty in the way of tips for preparing. What states are most likely to issue violations during the August 21-28 event? Find out here.
August 2, 2022
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Hours of Service
Hours of service waived for Kentucky flood-relief haulers | Owner-op wins brand-new Volvo VNL
The hours waiver applies to commercial vehicles actively engaged in relief efforts, and exempts operators from having to stop at weigh stations. Also: Landstar-leased James Johnson wins brand-new Volvo VNL; dealer group acquires two companies.
August 1, 2022
Logbook
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Port of Oakland sues for injunction against AB 5 protestors
A suit filed July 25 against four named and 2000 unnamed protestors asks for a restraining order and permanent injunction against a protest that ended days before the suit was actually filed.
August 1, 2022
AB 5 protestors
Hours of Service
Court rejects Teamsters/advocates' case against '20 HOS changes | Four new CARB-compliant reefer units
The D.C. appeals court rejected the challenge to hours changes. Also: Carrier's new reefer units designed for lifetime CARB compliance, efficiency savings. Driver named Highway Angel for offering water to passengers stuck in traffic jam in extreme heat.
July 29, 2022
Logbook
Regulations
Marijuana legalization not linked to traffic accidents, study shows
A new study shows states that legalized marijuana with few exceptions saw no increase in crash rates of heavy trucks, with some states even seeing a drop-off. Learn about the findings and their broader implications for trucking here.
July 28, 2022
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Regulations
New England state enacts California-style new-truck emissions standards
The law will require medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers to produce cleaner trucks to sell in the state. Also: Diesel prices hit lowest national average since the end of April; $30k up for grabs in Pilot Road Warrior contest opening Aug. 1.
July 27, 2022
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Business
FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for under-21 drivers opens: How to apply
Starting today, carriers can apply for one of a limited number of spots in an FMCSA program designed to let under-21 drivers operate interstate with supervision. Here's how to successfully apply.
July 26, 2022
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Voices
POLL: How do you plan to vote in the November mid-term elections?
Following big growth in absentee/mail-in-ballot use during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic year, some state changes around absentee ballot access, long employed by many OTR professionals, add a wrinkle to this year's elections. How do you plan to vote?
July 25, 2022
Ovd absentee Voting Map 2020
CSA's Data Trail
'Man v. machine' comes to the roadside: Mitigating rising 'false log' risk
Five years into the ELD mandate, inspectors have the tools to catch improper use of PC, resulting most often in the "false log" violation as punishment. But faced with the choice of PC or an 11/14 violation, taking the latter on the chin might be best.
July 22, 2022
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Overdrive Extra
California just doesn’t get it, or maybe just doesn’t care
An open letter from the Port of Oakland to owner-operators who have halted port operations this week while protesting the state's AB 5 independent contractor law extends an olive branch but largely misses the point of what the protests are about.
July 22, 2022
Protesting owner-operators at the Port of Oakland
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