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Roadcheck 2024: Inspectors looking for drugs, alcohol, and steady gladhands
A CVSA Roadside Inspection Specialist explains how to check tractor protection mechanisms in the air system, and what the drug and alcohol focus will mean, during 2024's Roadcheck blitz. It's scheduled for May 14-16.
February 21, 2024
Port truckers bank chassis-choice win | Nurse tank's 'rocket' blast prompts safety advisory
The Federal Maritime Commission upheld a ruling that ocean carriers cannot legally require motor carriers to use specific intermodal chassis providers to move containers. Also: Nurse tank safety advisory issued; car haulers get warning flag exemption.
February 21, 2024
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March 15, 2024
Life
Busted: Yet another truck-involved drug smuggling operation
A second drug-smuggling operation involving trucks bringing illegal drugs into the U.S. busted in California. Also: Hawaii gets CDL testing waiver for CDL applicants on two islands; new electric truck charging service launching.
February 19, 2024
Business
Motive countersues Samsara after trade commission complaint over ELD tech
After Samsara filed suit and filed an International Trade Commission complaint against Motive, Motive is countersuing on the same claims. Also: MATS relocates Truck Parking Community; Michigan lifts weight restrictions on most highways.
February 16, 2024
Regulations
California reignites driverless-truck ban | FMCSA lease-purchase task force wants your input
After being vetoed by Gov. Newsom at the finish line last year, California lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to require a human operator in autonomous trucks. Also: FMCSA wants to hear driver lease-purchase experiences; KAG expands with acquisition.
February 15, 2024
Regulations
Fleet owner pleads guilty after illegally consolidating loads, overbilling shippers
A U.S. Attorney said the fleet owner broke seals on trailers to consolidate freight and failed to deliver some goods. Also: Mack expanding medium-duty plant in Virginia; latest Highway Angel.
February 12, 2024
Regulations
Inspectors keying in on tractor protection systems, drug and alcohol possession during Roadcheck
CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 14-16. For trucks, inspectors will focus specifically on the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections.
February 12, 2024
Trucking Law
How truckers can beat predatory towing: Egregious bills, practices, more
With predatory heavy-duty truck towing in the headlines, this installment of Overdrive's Trucking Law video series offers expert input as a resource. The devil lurks in the details in invoice scrutiny, and tactics to combat predatory practices.
February 9, 2024
Regulations
New DOL rule on contractor/employee status under fair-labor law: The legal perspective
Legal minds echo the overarching theme of owner-operators' own perspectives on the contractor status featured in Part 1 of this report -- that the control factor does/should weigh heavily. How the courts will interpret the rest is up in the air.
February 9, 2024
Regulations
DOT's Buttigieg, FMCSA call out predatory towing, propose penalties
President Biden's DOT chief on Wednesday called out "predatory junk fees from towing companies" and supported the FTC's push to ban predatory practices.
February 7, 2024
Regulations
Are leased owner-operators really 'independent contractors'?
Short answer: It's complicated. Following DOL's final rule on employee/contractor classification, this series examines the opinions of legal experts and the perspectives of owner-operators on just what makes a true independent contractor in trucking.
February 7, 2024
Life
Staged accidents: Three more plead guilty, another sentenced
More court action in the case stemming from staged crashes targeting trucking companies in New Orleans. Also: Two fleet owners sentenced for bribing FedEx employees for more work; Ohio CDL tester sentenced for taking bribes for passing scores.
February 6, 2024
Overdrive Extra
An accurate, current MCS-150: More important than you realize
Not only is the MCS-150 about compliance with FMCSA rules, but it can also determine which insurance companies will offer you insurance and the cost of your premiums. In some cases, information there can result in claims being denied.
February 6, 2024
Regulations
Trucker's high-winds tip-over crash an act of God -- or 'preventable?'
Notably, crashes of this type aren't eligible for review in FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program, yet the National Safety Council's accident review committee weighed in on this hauler's preventive measures. Find out the final judgment here.
February 5, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Alert! Inspections, safety scores should be 'preventive,' not punitive
After a flat trailer tire was caught at inspection, an owner-op's carrier assessed violation points nearly sufficient to void his lease in one fell swoop. This sort of accountability isn't what inspections were designed for, in his view.
February 5, 2024
Regulations
New sentencing in ongoing emissions 'delete' case | 'Frost law' weight restrictions hit in this state
The Diesel Freak employee at the time of the charges received 12 months probation and a $2,000 fine. Also: "Frost law" weight restrictions taking effect; Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics; Highway Angel helped trafficking victim.
February 2, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing process
The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association.
February 1, 2024
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