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Ohio-based trucker shut down following fatal wrong-way, head-on collision
FMCSA says the driver refused to provide blood for drug testing and was charged with manslaughter, among other thigns. Also, the PRO Act that would nationalize the ABC test for contractors passed the U.S. House. Vocational model updates from Peterbilt.
March 10, 2021
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Regulations
Oregon lawmaker looks to ban diesel sales in state
The legislation, if passed, would phase out the sale of diesel fuel in Oregon completely by 2028 in favor of renewable diesel. Also, a large carrier is increasing driver pay for its drivers based in 10 Northeast states.
March 9, 2021
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Business
Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model
A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.
March 8, 2021
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Regulations
Speed limiter debate reignited with new administration
ATA penned a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg advocating for speed limiters, while OOIDA responded with a letter of its own opposing such a mandate. Also, Michigan expands its spring weight restrictions.
March 5, 2021
Speeding Gov Shots
Overdrive Radio
OTR podcast rewind -- 'Our Punjabi brothers'
In this week's Overdrive Radio podcast episode, we drop into October of 2017, amid the demonstrations on both coasts and some points in between against the ELD mandate that, out west, were led by the Punjabi-American trucking community.
March 5, 2021
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CSA's Data Trail
The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases
Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.
March 4, 2021
2019 top 15 for light related violations map
Regulations
As small-fleet owners face charges, confusion ensnares popular ELD
An NTSB report has also ensnared a popular ELD, though experts argue that investigators are unclear on the AOBRD- vs. ELD-spec. Also, Navistar shareholders have approved the sale of the company to Volkswagen's Traton group.
March 3, 2021
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Business
Fuel prices rocket past $3 national average
Diesel prices jumped 9.9 cents in the most recent week to their highest mark since the first week of 2020. Also: Legislation was reintroduced to bring more women into trucking; KW's 2020 Dealer of the Year; 19 new PrePass locations in Missouri; and more.
March 2, 2021
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Regulations
Canada pumps the brakes on ELD deadline
Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra today announced an intent to work with industry and others on details of a "progressive enforcement period" to begin with "education and awareness" exclusively, amid ongoing device registry delays.
March 2, 2021
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Regulations
DataQs improvement trial nears, but lingering problems bother industry
Two trucking and law enforcement reps shared loads of mutual respect during a webcast discussion on DataQs, but the fleet executive, Chris Haney, left no doubt about concerns shared by many over the seriousness of CSA's “unintended consequences.”
March 1, 2021
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Hours of Service
Legal challenge to HOS changes by Teamsters, safety groups on hold until April
A lawsuit aimed at reversing last year's HOS reforms is on pause after a court's decision to allow FMCSA's new leadership to review the case. Also: Trucking groups petition CDC to make truck stops mobile vaccine sites; latest Highway Angel's story.
February 26, 2021
Truck Stop Parking Night Hours Of Service
Regulations
How to mount an effective DataQs challenge
Setting up a successful DataQ begins at the scene of the crash or routine roadside or weigh station inspection -- documenting the facts of the case and, then, following through when errors are made.
February 15, 2021
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Voices
POLL: Were you audited in 2020?
Was it conducted off-site? Did you receive a safety rating or a non-ratable outcome? Weigh in here if you have as yet to participate in this poll looking at audit outcomes among Overdrive readers amid the FMCSA's new off-site focus for audits.
February 24, 2021
Offsite Audits 2020
CSA's Data Trail
Live Q&A: Exploring hurdles and criticisms of DOT's DataQs
Join Overdrive, CVSA, and Payne Trucking here for this live live discussion and Q&A about DOT's DataQs crash/inspection info correction system, problems posed, and the reform landscape -- originally broadcast February 25.
February 24, 2021
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Regulations
Mounting efforts to improve DataQs appeals fairness
Some in law enforcement and the trucking community see an opportunity to improve the appeals process, drawing on models already in place. Meantime, carriers using the system see it as structurally rigged to defeat most appeals.
February 15, 2021
Clark Freight semi trucks with trailers
Overdrive Radio
Listen: Fairness in DataQs appeals in Minnesota
State patrol Captain Jon Olsen on the appeals-panel model, tips and suggestions for carriers and more. And: Just how disruptive has the Texas weather been this week? An answer from a Laredo-based small fleet coming out of the dark.
February 19, 2021
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Regulations
Live with Overdrive, CVSA, Payne Trucking: Exploring DataQs hurdles and criticisms
Join Overdrive's Todd Dills on Thursday, Feb. 25 for a live discussion about DOT's DataQs crash and inspection information review system, featuring Chris Turner of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and Chris Haney of Payne Trucking.
February 18, 2021
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Regulations
Winter storms prompt HOS waivers for relief haulers in 33 states, D.C.
Widespread winter storms prompted FMCSA to declare an emergency, suspending hours regs in many states for relief haulers. Also: TA is planning to open six TA Express locations in Calif. this year; and the 2021 truck driving championships were canceled.
February 18, 2021
Winter Driving
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Truck stop is part of Alaska's backcountry history
Coldfoot Camp and the Dalton Highway, which runs past it, have ties to development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and, more recently, the popular "Ice Road Truckers" TV series.
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Roadcheck: Do blitz announcements do any good?
Truckers parked on get-on ramps out of rest areas given a lack of adequate designated space available is an ever-more-common sight on the highways today.
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