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POLL: How are you prepping for Roadcheck?

The annual Roadcheck inspection spree is set for May 4-6 this year; how are you prepping -- or planning around -- this year?

April 9, 2021

ATRI seeks carriers' insurance data to study rising costs

ATRI is planning to study the impacts of rising trucking insurance costs on the operational costs of the industry. Also: Watch for increased police activity on I-95 through Saturday; Love's opens new Speedco locations; mega carrier boosts owner-op pay.

April 9, 2021

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What's at stake for truck parking advocates, states in federal funding

If this Q&A with Florida DOT is any indication, dedicated federal parking funding probably couldn't come at a better time, should HR 2187 make it this Congress, or not – FDOT's effectively used Jason's Law to build a foundation for new capacity projects.

April 7, 2021

Capacity additions shown above are mostly led by FDOT, whose level of involvement is indicated by the stars in the far-right column -- three stars indicate FDOT-led projects. Collins outlined three broad priorities that characterize these additions: 1) Leverage existing truck parking facilities 'Solutions C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-5 highlight the opportunity to use existing FDOT facilities to address truck parking needs. Specifically, looking for opportunities to redesign rest areas and public truck parking facilities to add spaces through a more efficient use of paved space, encourage the use of under-utilized truck parking facilities by providing additional amenities, develop additional truck parking at existing facilities, and allowing trucks to use park and rides at night.' 2) Develop new truck parking spaces 'C-4 and C-6 denote developing truck parking spaces that are new and not located near an existing truck parking facility or that leverage existing Right-of-Way (ROW) that could be used for truck parking. 3) Partner to develop new truck parking spaces 'C-7 and C-8 present the opportunity for FDOT to partner with the private sector to develop new truck parking spaces using a public-private partnership or working with local municipalities to develop additional truck parking.'

Speed limiters, crash avoidance systems among NTSB's 'Most Wanted' safety improvements

The National Transportation Safety Board's 2021-2022 top 10 'Most Wanted' list includes five items directly related to highway safety. Also: A section of I-196 in Michigan will close for several months; new breakfast options at PFJ.

April 7, 2021

Speeding Gov Shots

Another Calif. court opinion says A.B. 5 should apply to trucking

Despite the recent opinion from a state-level appellate court, trucking remains exempt from A.B. 5 while a larger lawsuit plays out in a federal court. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July with focus on speeding; more.

April 6, 2021

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The power of video evidence in fighting tickets, DataQs challenges

Courtroom crash dissembling and drama can be cut as with a sharp knife by good video evidence that proves your case, as this example from a Virginia bulk hauler shows clearly. It helps a speedy DataQs challenge, too.

April 1, 2021

Tow rig parked on shoulder of road with semi-truck

Biden unveils $2 trillion infrastructure plan

The proposed American Jobs Plan includes less than 10% of its funding for improving highways and bridges. Also, FMCSA shuts down Nevada-based trucker after multiple DUI arrests; and Pilot revamped its app and rewards program.

March 31, 2021

Traffic Congestion

Under-21 interstate drivers: Most owner-ops say no

Just about a third of readers support in some measure. Among the no votes, one urged "better training programs, better trainers, better treatment from DOT and law enforcement, more parking places, and other incentives to help drivers stay and not quit."

March 30, 2021

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Overdrive Radio

Roadcheck preps in a mobile-heavy state, where inspection numbers continue up

In today's Overdrive Radio, an Alabama captain explains his state's continued emphasis on inspection screening via "virtual weigh stations" with weigh-in-motion and/or other technologies for inspection screening. Also: Plenty Roadcheck tips for May 4-6.

March 26, 2021

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Hours of Service

Legislation looks to ease HOS regs for livestock, ag haulers

A bill reintroduced in the Senate would relax HOS regs for livestock and ag haulers. Also, the owner of a Rhode Island-based trucking company was sentenced for falsifying FMCSA documents; and TA donates to St. Christopher Fund.

March 24, 2021

Prideandpolish Livestock Truck

The Feb. contract-freight fall-off; California trucker shut down after falsifying med cert

ATA’s advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell by 4.5% in February after rising almost 2% in January. Also, FMCSA shut down a Calif.-based trucker after a crash and falsified med certs; new TX truck stop; and more.

March 23, 2021

Compared with February 2020, the index was down 5.9%, more evidence of the turn of a good deal of freight to the spot market throughout last year as supply chains were topsy-turvy with COVID-influence consumption shifts and more. In 2020, the index was 4% below the 2019 average, ATA said. ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its for-hire fleet membership and has been doing so since the 1970s.

POLL: Under-21 interstate drivers -- OK or not?

Weigh in here with your thoughts on whether an option -- with limits or not -- is a good or bad idea, and find further reading on efforts to introduce similar programs via regulatory pilot programs and prior legislation.

March 23, 2021

Hay Hauler Highway

Small carrier, driver shut down after numerous safety violations found in compliance audit

A three-truck Alabama-based carrier was found to have poor vehicle maintenance and driver monitoring practices that made the company and a driver "imminent hazards to public safety." Also, diesel prices hit highest national average since December 2018.

March 16, 2021

Hours of service violations mostly unchanged since rule change, ELD viols climb under COVID

More from FMCSA's ART Forum: Loosened hours of service rules haven't yet resulted in lower violation rates. Also: Trends in ELD enforcement and false log violations, as well as a Biden Administration revocation of Trump-era contractor definition.

March 12, 2021

Studying impact of automation on drivers' jobs 'a priority' for FMCSA

Acting FMCSA Administrator Meera Joshi acknowledged Wednesday that automated vehicles could pose a threat to driving jobs. Also, trucker shut down for drug violations; and legislation was intro'd to allow under-21 interstate drivers with more training.

March 11, 2021

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Despite shifts in DOT policy, safety ratings for owner-ops still hard to come by in 2020

Though FMCSA believes its off-site audit experiment, accelerating plans laid prior to the pandemic, is a success, dramatically reduced safety rating numbers tell a different story.

March 11, 2021

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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

Closed Shutdown

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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Court pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial work

DOT's most aggressive regulatory action in years was stopped in its tracks at a court in D.C. on Monday. The rule will remain on pause as the court deliberates.

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Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals

Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran

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