Regulations

ELD exemption: Owner-op's request denied
The trucker told FMCSA he had a new business and couldn't afford an ELD when seeking a one-year exemption from ELD regulations. Also: ATBS hosting semi-annual owner-op income session Sept. 18; Kansas police issue highway rule reminder after crash.
September 13, 2024
ELD on truck dash
Senator questions FMCSA’s oversight of trucking safety
Following a deadly crash in Colorado in June, a U.S. Senator from the state is questioning FMCSA's ability to regulate motor carrier safety due to funding and staffing issues, and more.
September 13, 2024
Colorado 285 crash
NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that took 50,000 gallons of water to put out
The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings on the August 19 Tesla Semi fire that shut down I-80 in California for 16 hours, and it may lead to future policy recommendations.
September 13, 2024
ntsb investigation tesla semi
Life
Tennessee highway official charged for stealing diesel for personal trucking business
A county highway official in Tennessee admitted to stealing nearly $57K in diesel from the county for his own trucking company. Also: HHG moving company employee sentenced in scheme; FHWA wants feedback on electric truck charging needs; new Sheetz.
September 12, 2024
Browning Trucking Peterbilt
Business
Diesel hits lowest national average since Fall 2021 | I-95 lane closures upcoming
The U.S.’ national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit $3.56/gal., according to EIA. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island; Bestpass/Fleetworthy combined companies rebrand; Hawaii requests waiver for proof of citizenship requirements.
September 11, 2024
diesel fuel pump
Regulations
Louisiana issues emergency declaration ahead of hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along the state’s coast Wednesday afternoon. The state's governor issued the emergency declaration granting weigh variances, some HOS relief for support haulers.
September 10, 2024
NHC Tropical Storm Francine
Life
UPS truck looted after bridge strike
After the accident in Chicago, looters stole packages from the truck. As of Monday, no arrests had been made and no citations issued, police said. Also: FMCSA extends guidance-review comment period; weight limits raised for Iowa ag haulers; more.
September 10, 2024
Crashed UPS truck
Regulations
Wabash hit with nuclear verdict in 2019 underride deaths
Wabash was found liable for a nearly half-a-billion dollar underride fatality, despite the vehicle traveling faster than NHTSA's safety rating.
September 9, 2024
trailer underride wreck
Life
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities fall for ninth straight quarter
The agency reported a decrease in traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 of about 3.2% as compared to the first half of 2023. Also: Great Dane reefer trailers recalled; Wisconsin loggers get waiver for alternate securement method; more.
September 9, 2024
NHTSA fatalities by region 1H 2024
Gear
J.J. Keller offering free FMCSA Compliance Manual
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The compliance firm is offering its manual -- normally $328 -- for free through September 18, 2024.
September 6, 2024
J.J. Keller FMCSA Compliance Manual
Life
Alleged 'trucking automation' scam shut down after FTC lawsuit
The company claimed that with a $75,000 investment from a consumer, it would buy a truck in the consumer's name and operate it on their behalf. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder tool; TA raises $300K for St. Christopher, TAT.
September 5, 2024
RivX marketing slide from FTC complaint
Regulations
Owner of Missouri truck shop, tow company guilty of loan fraud, more
The owner of Bourbon, Missouri-based Whiskey Dix Big Truck Repair was found guilty of PPP loan fraud, as well as Clean Air Act violations. Also: Livestock haulers get regs relief in Wyoming; ATA reports driver pay increases.
September 4, 2024
court gavel
Overdrive Extra
Truck parking bullpens at shippers: Make it mandatory?
Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.
September 3, 2024
bullpen at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Plant City, Florida
Regulations
Driverless truck ban again heads to Calif. guv's desk
For the second year in a row, the California legislature has passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without human operators. The governor vetoed last year's attempt. Also: Used truck prices climbing; Michigan sending safety alerts to ELDs.
August 30, 2024
Driverless-ready Kodiak Robotics truck
Regulations
POLL: Brake Safety Week blitz ended August 31 -- did you get inspected?
Weigh in with your experience of last week's in-the-books brakes-inspection initiative. What jurisdictions were out in force that you saw?
August 30, 2024
Inspection Barn
Regulations
NTSB wants stronger ELD regs after fatal crash investigation
The crash occurred in December 2022 when a truck traveling at highway speed rear-ended a bus going just 20-25 mph. Also: I-80 in Iowa back open after truck crash; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $40K to help trucker training organization.
August 29, 2024
NTSB truck-bus crash diagram
Equipment
California operators frustrated with lack of EV truck incentives
Overdrive's sister publication Clean Trucking reports that CARB is not doing enough to incentivize small fleets and owner-operators to transition to "zero-emission" trucks. Also: Labor Day cargo theft warning issued; Relay names Haul of Fame inductees.
August 28, 2024
electric truck charging
Channel 19
2024's most outrageous inspection fail? Mountain Dew box as a hub cover over leaky wheel seal
When it comes to inspection fails, this one might qualify for as an all-timer. This operator's attempt to use a box of soda as a hub cover over a leaky seal has interesting historical implications, but as for the immediate future, he's out of service.
August 28, 2024
Semi-truck tire with part of a Mountain Dew box as a wheel cover allowing a wheel seal to leak oil,
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