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Increasing insurance requirements for trucking increases costs, not safety
Transportation defense attorney Bill Chamblee: "As advocates for the industry, we must be prepared to push back against any attempts by plaintiffs’ attorneys or others to simplistically position the road to improved safety as paved with more money."
May 17, 2022
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'Dumbest idea I've ever heard': Owner-operators say no to speed-limiter mandate
A big majority of Overdrive readers pegs any speed-limiter mandate for heavy-duty trucks a non-starter, simply put, as these results of recent 2022 polling indicate. Reader commentary worried increased congestion and big safety detriments would result.
May 16, 2022
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FMCSA expands COVID emergency declaration as expiration nears
FMCSA has added three commodities to its COVID-related emergency declaration with two weeks remaining before its expiration. Also: Predatory towing, marijuana among ATRI's latest research priorities; Carrier's electric reefers; latest Highway Angel.
May 16, 2022
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Regulations
Two more states join 'e-inspection' program | Shop manager gets prison for illegal tanker repairs
Drivewyze 'e-Inspection' automation pilot expands to inspection-heavy California, Nevada. Also: Shop manager for a carrier conducted welding repairs on hazardous material tankers without certs; PrePass available on more devices; latest Highway Angel.
May 11, 2022
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Roadcheck preps: What's been your preparation strategy ahead of the May 17-19 inspection blitz?
This year, the Roadcheck inspection event, organized by CVSA, takes as its theme commercial vehicle wheel ends, yet you can expect plenty in the way of full Level 1 vehicle/driver inspections. Weigh in on your preparations via this poll.
May 9, 2022
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Regulations
FMCSA speed limiter proposal leans on trucks' ECU
The ECU manages everything from the mixture of air and fuel to idle speeds and valve control and timing, and it soon could be a key piece of regulatory compliance.
May 6, 2022
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Regulations
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force application deadline extended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending the deadline for Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) applications through May 13. Also: I-10 closures planned in Phoenix this weekend; TA Citizen Driver Contest nominations open.
May 5, 2022
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Speed limiter notice published, opening 30-day comment period
The advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking does not propose any regulatory changes, but rather seeks to answer questions related to speed limiters and electronic engine control units to help FMCSA in creating the new rulemaking.
May 3, 2022
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Diesel prices continue to batter profitability, soaring to new record highs
Fuel prices blew past the last record high in mid-March to well above $5/gal. in the most recent week. Also: Get Roadcheck-ready when it comes to securement regulations with new online training resources.
May 3, 2022
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POLL: Should FMCSA be pursuing a speed-limiter mandate?
With FMCSA signaling intent to pursue a mandate for motor carrier use of existing speed-limiting capability in electronically-controlled trucks, weigh in via this poll on your view of the notion of a limiter-use mandate and possible speed settings.
May 3, 2022
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OOIDA decries FMCSA's revival of speed limiter mandate
The group has long been opposed to speed limiters on trucks, citing increased congestion and decreased safety if limiters are mandated in all trucks. Also: Another sentencing, guilty plea announced in staged-accident scheme; new Love's in Minnesota.
April 29, 2022
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FMCSA updating household goods regs with new recommendations
The agency received recommendations from the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group and is incorporating a number of those recommendations into HHG regs. Also: Overdrive Radio named 'Best Podcast'; Driver honored for on-highway rescue.
April 28, 2022
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'Personal conveyance' in the hours of service: Owner-ops say no to time/distance limits
The majority of respondents to Overdrive's recent poll querying readers about CVSA's idea to officially limit drivers' personal conveyance use of their equipment rejected the notion. Plenty, however, agreed enforcement variability runs rampant.
April 28, 2022
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FMCSA again plans to explore speed limiters for heavy-duty trucks
The agency issued a notice of intent to proceed with a rulemaking that would require the use of speed limiters on heavy trucks.
April 28, 2022
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Business
A spot market volume boost, owner survey shows optimism | Operator shut down by FMCSA after crash
Recent survey results from owner-operators show optimism about growth in volume and rates this year, despite rising costs. Also: A Pennsylvania-based propane hauler was shut down after post-crash testing revealed high blood alcohol content.
April 27, 2022
All-in flatbed spot rates hit a record last week in Truckstop.com's load board, edging up a half a cent to just barely exceed the prior record posted two weeks earlier. Flatbed rates were about 12% higher than the same 2021 week and even 1% higher excluding a calculated/estimated fuel surcharge. Flatbed load postings rose 12% after falling for five straight weeks.
Overdrive Extra
How would overtime pay affect trucking safety?
Eliminating the FLSA exemption to deliver overtime pay to drivers would impact safety, but would the impact be positive or negative? Researchers have identified several factors that could shape the outcome.
April 25, 2022
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Overdrive Extra
Overtime pay for employee drivers: Market benefits and drawbacks
Part 1 in this two-part series by three supply chain researchers features a review of how requiring motor carriers to pay overtime to over-the-road employee drivers could impact the trucking business. Part 2 follows with safety effects analysis.
April 25, 2022
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Regulations
Texas border delays cost U.S. an estimated $9 billion, owner-ops canceled loads | Border vax mandates extend
The Perryman Group estimated delays at the U.S.-Mexico border with increased inspections cost the U.S. billions; one owner-op's experience. Also: Homeland Security extends border vax mandate for non-U.S. travelers; Carrier Transicold's dealer award.
April 25, 2022
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