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Truckers 'canaries' in the tech coal mine: Inside the 'Data Driven' book on ELD mandate, rise of 'new workplace surveillance'
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, an in-depth conversation between Long Haul Paul Marhoefer and Karen Levy, author of "Data Driven," on the ways technology has helped transform the "Knights of the Highway" of yore to something entirely different.
July 10, 2023
Life
Traffic shifted at busy border crossing for bridge maintenance
The westbound span of the Blue Water Bridge connecting Point Edward, Ontario, to Port Huron, Michigan, is closed through October. Also: I-15 closing overnight next week; Operation Safe Driver Week begins Sunday; Veterans in Trucking hosting Vietnam trip.
July 7, 2023
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
CARB, truck and engine OEMs enter partnership to meet clean air goals
CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions and commits to providing no less than four years of lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.
July 6, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA denies operator's request for 5/5 split-sleeper exemption
Trucker Matthew Killmer requested the exemption for himself and other truckers. Also: Comment period opens on automatic emergency braking system mandate proposal; spot rates sit on bottom in traditional peak week; Relay Payments sponsoring NASCAR team.
July 6, 2023
Regulations
Colorado fuel haulers get temporary hours waiver
The exemption is effective through July 15. Also: Federal funding awarded for two truck parking projects; ATA, Kenworth, Goodyear, Schneider leaders elected to ATHS hall of fame; HHG mover sentenced for stealing property.
July 5, 2023
Life
Calif. cops bust hauler with 95 pounds of suspected meth in trailer
A California Highway Patrol officer and a K-9 unit found four suitcases of the suspected drug in the trailer. Also: While oral fluid testing is allowed by DOT, still no HHS-approved labs; new Love's in western Colorado.
June 30, 2023
Business
Yellow shouldn't have received $700M COVID bailout, Congressional report says
The Congressional Oversight Commission, in its final report on Yellow's $700 million COVID relief loan, said the fleet did not meet the qualifications of a “business critical to maintaining national security.”
June 29, 2023
Regulations
Women of Trucking Advisory Board takes aim at billboard lawyers, NIMBYs
WOTAB in its latest meeting discussed various ways to improve training and retention of female drivers in trucking. Also: Top military vet rookie trucker to receive Kenworth T680 Signature Edition; former FMCSA investigator sentenced for extortion; more.
June 29, 2023
Regulations
Florida fleet owner charged in alleged $112M Ponzi scheme
A Florida trucking company and its owner have been charged in an alleged Ponzi scheme. The fleet offered a wide range of services and high paid, flexible driving jobs. Authorities said it targeted mostly Haitian-Americans among investors.
June 27, 2023
Life
FMCSA to study driver interactions with autonomous tech
FMCSA is looking to launch a study that will include 100 drivers and a driving simulator to examine how drivers interact with different levels of automation. Also: Anti-speed-limiter bill gains support in more co-sponsors; Love's opening truck washes.
June 27, 2023
Life
NHTSA estimates traffic fatalities down for fourth straight quarter
The federal agency is estimating that traffic fatalities fell around 3.3% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022. Also: Stoughton intermodal chassis recalled; certain Great Dane trailers recalled; more.
June 26, 2023
Life
I-95 in Philadelphia reopens just 12 days after fiery bridge collapse
Thanks to some "out-of-the box" moves from PennDOT, the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia has reopened just 12 days after it shut, as the local sports teams honor the driver who died in the fiery crash.
June 23, 2023
Regulations
OOIDA wants Biden's Labor Secretary pick rescinded
The group has raised concerns over nominee Julie Su's role in passing California's AB 5 independent contractor legislation. Also: DAT launches Profit Estimator tool; new Calstart program looks to help small fleets transition to electric trucks; more.
June 23, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA, NHTSA set to propose automatic braking mandate | National contractor ABC test resurfaces
NHTSA and FMCSA will publish in the near future a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require AEBs on new trucks. Also: PRO Act with national ABC test clears committee; new truck stop coming later this summer at Nevada casino; on the road with pets.
June 22, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA finalizes lower UCR fees for 2024
Carriers will see a 9% decrease in UCR fees for the 2024 registration year. Also: International SuperTruck II boasts 16 mpg; TA opens new location in Huntsville, Texas; MHC Kenworth opens largest commercial truck dealership in El Paso.
June 21, 2023
Regulations
Brake Safety Week: Brake linings and pads under scrutiny
The late-August week-long inspection blitz will focus on brakes generally and linings and pads specifically. Also: I-15 closing overnight next Monday; FMCSA's new Truck Leasing Task Force sets first meeting; BulkLoads.com's TMS updates.
June 20, 2023
Regulations
I-95 in Pennsylvania to reopen this weekend
After previously warning repairs could take months, the federal government is now praising the "innovative" and "out-of-the-box" approach to fixing the collapsed bridge.
June 19, 2023
Regulations
National Labor Relations Board, again, alters independent contractor classification standard
For the third time in a decade, NLRB is altering how it considers whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Also: I-96 closures planned in Detroit this weekend; Dana's EZ-ID tool for driveshaft parts ID, ordering.
June 16, 2023
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