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Here are the drivers on FMCSA's new advisory panel
The new panel will provide feedback to FMCSA on issues of safety, hours regulations, training, parking, and more. And other news: New front air suspension available for W990; Melton doubles tarp pay; construction on I-11 in Henderson, Nevada.
January 15, 2021
Regulations
New study using 'STOP-Bang' protocol finds half of truck drivers could need sleep apnea evaluation
A 2020 study reveals that by applying the 'STOP-Bang' screening method to truck drivers, nearly 47% are screened for apnea evaluation.
January 13, 2021
Equipment
Glider kit market hits fatal nosedive with latest emissions regs
There’s seemingly no option on the market for owner-operators or small fleets to purchase a new glider kit. That includes buying straight from truck manufacturers for truckers who want to build and assemble their own glider truck.
January 13, 2021
Regulations
Inspectors told not to slow COVID vaccine loads for inspections
CVSA advised truck inspectors to not hold up trucks for inspection that are transporting the COVID-19 vaccine. And other news: The second round of PPP loans is now open for applications; Navistar is recalling approx. 17,000 trucks; and more.
January 11, 2021
Regulations
Trucking trends to watch in 2021: Speed limiters, insurance regs and more
What's on deck for trucking in 2021? Potentially, revival of regs like speed limiters and new mandatory insurance minimums. Also, the freight recovery rolls on -- but for how long? Those issues and other trends to watch in 2021...
January 8, 2021
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DOT Secretary Chao resigns, citing ‘troubling’ events at U.S. Capitol
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
January 7, 2021
Voices
From expected Biden DOT, owner-operators look for parking, highways, FLSA reforms
This trio of items adds to those familiar yet newly prominent in Overdrive's reader polling on priorities for an expected new DOT Secretary under Biden.
January 6, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Brass tacks, bad brokers, big loads to count down the hours with a long run into 2021
Business brass tacks, bad brokers, big loads -- and plenty more in this year-in-review in audio. Join us to listen in with Overdrive Radio to ring in 2021.
December 31, 2020
Overdrive Extra
2020 through the rearview: From hours reforms to rates chaos and stories from the road, unwinding a tumultuous 12 months
HOS reforms. How COVID changed drivers' day to day. Managing money amid the chaos. Stories of truckers weathering the storm. Rights on the road. Custom trucks.
December 30, 2020
Regulations
Here’s how to do the required self-check in FMCSA’s Drug Clearinghouse, due soon
Independent owner-operator Debbie Desiderato walks through the steps of performing the required self-check in FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. First checks must be performed by Jan. 5.
December 28, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Back to the ‘Biggest Tailgate in Trucking’ — and Germann Soeth’s 1976 KW K100
The coproduction of Overdrive and Radiotopia brought the reality of working haulers to all audiences. Plus: Germann Soeth's restored 1976 Kenworth K100.
December 23, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations — and more from FMCSA Q&A
Listen to Overdrive Radio to learn more about log annotations to avoid hours of service violations and other topics covered by the FMCSA's recent G&A here.
December 18, 2020
Business
FMCSA extends CDL, med cert COVID waivers through February
The former December 31 deadline of prior waivers has been extended two month, and other news: Love's add three new truck stops to its network.
December 18, 2020
Voices
POLL: What should be the next DOT secretary’s No. 1 priority for 2021?
Truck parking? Regs efforts around broker oversight? FMCSA's driver advisory panel? More hours flexibility? ... What's your advice for an incoming DOT chief?
December 18, 2020
Business
Trucking’s exemption from Calif.’s owner-operator test still in place, despite state court opinion
"Regardless of what the state court says," the federal injunction against California's A.B. 5 law as it relates to trucking still applies. More on Overdrive.
December 7, 2020
Channel 19
DataQs: A ‘small victory’ amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations
It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off.
December 7, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Time to account for independent dispatch services in regulation?
TIA wants limits on independent dispatchers to work for just one carrier, and if more, registration as a broker. Here, owner-ops weigh in via Overdrive Radio.
December 4, 2020
Voices
POLL: Is it time for a national review panel of industry/enforcement to decide DataQs appeals?
In carriers’ violation/crash-info challenges through the federal DataQs system that are appealed, it’s often the case that the original jurisdiction/personnel that issued the violation or handled the crash is the final arbiter. Should a new system be devised for appeals?
December 2, 2020
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