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Trucking Law: How the wheels of justice turn during the pandemic
From writing fewer traffic tickets to courts pushing out dates, find out how coronavirus is impacting law enforcement and, in turn, truck drivers on Overdrive.
May 6, 2020
Voices
POLL: Should brokers’ per-load margins be limited at a certain percentage?
Would you advocate a regulated cap/ceiling on freight brokers’ margins/percentage take on any load across the board? On certain commodities or situations like the current crisis? Or just let supply/demand sort it all out? …. Weigh in here.
May 6, 2020
Business
Oversize/overweight permitting tech tools multiplying
More states are auto-issuing permits as technology platforms continue to improve functionality for users and their state counterparts. More on Overdrive.
May 1, 2020
Overdrive Radio
‘Over the road’ episode 6: Our Punjabi brothers
Binda Atwal leads the Over the Road team through the heavily Punjabi-influenced trucking world around his home base in California. Listen here on Overdrive.
April 30, 2020
Business
Harmony in states’ permitting parameters inches closer, as fines remain heavy-haul risk
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has worked for decades for state-to-state harmonization of oversize and overweight permits. Details on Overdrive.
April 29, 2020
Business
DOT works toward state access to drug clearinghouse to suspend, deny CDLs
If the FMCSA's new rule passes, it will give states the ability to deny or downgrade CDLs for truck drivers who fail drug or alcohol testing. Learn more here.
April 28, 2020
Business
Specialized hauling: Start out light to go heavy
Randy Cunha of Tonto Express in Conroe, Texas, recommends starting light and working your way up to heavier specialized loads. Learn more on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Business
Trucking Law: When illness or fatigue dictates you shouldn’t drive
As a truck driver representative for over 25 years, Paul Taylor discusses truck driver rights for when you are too sick to drive. Details here on Overdrive.
April 17, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 9: COVID hours of service exemptions extended; New digital-payments system from Apex
FMCSA has extended the national hours of service exemption to May 15 and added liquefied gases to the list of exempted loads. New digital payments system from Apex Capital aims for speed and ease. A ‘Virtual Truck Repair Expo’ organized by the Diesel Laptops diagnostic software and hardware distributor is set to kick off April 29-30.
April 9, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 2: Owner-op-focused guide to CARES Act benefits, FMCSA’s guidance on local/state shelter-in-place orders
Bottom line assessment of ATBS on the CARES Act? It could deliver between $2,500 up to $25,000 in financial relief. FMCSA in new guidance: transportation workers, including truckers, are essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Free coffee, drinks, COVID-19 safety course.
April 2, 2020
Voices
POLL: Overdimensional haulers, how do you handle permitting?
Multi-state permitting can be a laborious process for oversize and/or heavy haulers, though plenty owner-operators have mastered the process, whether over time on their own or with dedicated staff or employment of a third-party permit service. What’s your typical route toward trip permit securement?
April 1, 2020
Channel 19
The guidance available: FMCSA’s emergency hours of service exemption
Discover what you need to know about the FMCSA's emergency hours of service exemption for hauling relief freight during the COVID-19 crisis here on Overdrive.
March 31, 2020
Regulations
The CDL’s open door for deaf drivers
Suzie Helgerson and Sandy Sloat discuss life on the road since the FMCSA granted its CDL hearing exemption. Learn more from these truckers here on Overdrive.
March 30, 2020
Business
Roadcheck inspection blitz out of service due to coronavirus pandemic, for now
Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the annual CVSA Roadcheck for 2020 has been postponed to an undetermined date. More information here on Overdrive.
March 25, 2020
Business
FMCSA waives CDL, medical certification renewal regs until June 30
With the coronavirus outbreak, FMCSA issued a waiver to extend CLP and CDL validity along with the medical exam or certification requirement until June 30.
March 24, 2020
Business
How to file on a broker’s surety bond
Do you know what to do when a broker doesn't pay you? Discover the steps you need to take when filing on a broker's surety bond today.
March 23, 2020
Business
Green light, for now, on May 5-7 Roadcheck
Even amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says it's annual international roadcheck is still a go and set for May 5-7, 2020.
March 19, 2020
Business
How to report — or threaten to report — bad brokers, take action for payment recourse
What recourse action can you take against a broker for nonpayment? Learn how to report or threaten to report bad brokers here on Overdrive.
March 19, 2020
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