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Owner-operators remain in crosshairs of DOT's offsite reviews
In a trend that exploded in 2020, the U.S. DOT and its enforcement partners are continuing to leverage new authority amid the pandemic to perform offsite, remote safety audits and compliance reviews of trucking companies in lieu of onsite reviews.
February 17, 2021
Business
Truck stops closed due to power outages from winter storm
Truck stops across the South and southern plains are closed or otherwise impacted by Winter Storm Uri. Also: FMCSA's COVID hours of service waiver was extended; MATS 2021 has been postponed to next year; trucker needs help after family tragedy; more.
February 16, 2021
Regulations
POLL: Independents/small fleets, did you run the required Drug & Alcohol queries of yourself/drivers in 2020?
Given recent reporting on FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse database of positive test results, Overdrive asks owners with carrier authority: Did you participate in the system in its first year?
February 15, 2021
Regulations
Red tape, deaf ears: DataQs criticism mounts
Setting the Record Straight: This multipart feature kicks off with a look at how the DataQs process frustrates many who attempt to correct info associated with inspections, crashes.
February 15, 2021
Overdrive Radio
COVID hours exemption not valid 'just because you're hauling food'
On Overdrive Radio, food for thought via the words of Captain Jon Olsen of the Minnesota State Patrol about qualifying for the COVID hours exemption, and: Episode 5 of the OTR podcast, about family-life sacrifices drivers -- and those back home -- endure.
February 12, 2021
Business
Massive pileup in Fort Worth shuts down I-35W
A fatal pileup on I-35W north of Fort Worth involving approximately 100 vehicles has shut the interstate down as crews work to clear the wreckage. Also: New CVSA out-of-service criteria; Trucker Path adds instant booking to load board; more.
February 11, 2021
Regulations
Questions to consider about looming Canadian ELD mandate enforcement
Chiefly, transfer of log data through an eRODS-software-type system for analysis will not be happening initially. Meanwhile, with no registered ELDs, still no clear indication an enforcement delay from June 12 is in the offing from Canadian regulators.
February 11, 2021
Regulations
Montana-based fleet owner effectively shut down for numerous regs violations
The owner of two Montana-based fleets was effectively shut down by FMCSA for driver- and vehicle-related regs violations. Also: Arizona adds more trip-planning features to 511 site for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scam; more.
February 10, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA's clearinghouse has sidelined more than 50,000 drivers
Most of the 52,000 drivers who lost their jobs in 2020 due to drug and alcohol violations have not completed their return-to-work procedure. Many are expected to find work outside of trucking.
February 10, 2021
Regulations
Former small-fleet owner sentenced for falsifying drivers' logs
The former owner of a small Rhode Island-based fleet got three years of probation for falsifying drivers' logs. Also: HHG mover sentenced for fraud; Kenworth and OOIDA extend discount partnership; new min. weekly pay package; reefer washout system.
February 9, 2021
Channel 19
Don't forget what they say about double negatives ...
One eagle-eyed owner-operator and grammar enthusiast offers an intriguing object lesson with these no-engine-brakes signs -- and: Still no devices on Canada's ELD registry with mandate deadline five months out.
February 8, 2021
Trucking Law
Avoid anger, rudeness during roadside inspections
What's behind an apparent uptick in roadside violations and citations? In this month's Trucking Law segment, attorney Brad Klepper says it might be due to more tense interactions between drivers and officers. Here's his advice on what to avoid.
February 5, 2021
Business
Dozens of trucking groups discourage liability insurance hike in letter to Congress
More than 60 trucking-related groups' letter to transportation leaders in the House discourages them from including a hike to insurance minimums on future legislation. Also: How well does your ELD transfer data?; Contractor rule delayed; new Love's in NV.
February 3, 2021
CSA's Data Trail
Toughest 15 states for hours of service violations
With news today of the hours-of-service-related focus on the planned Roadcheck event – this year set for May 4-6, a month sooner than past traditional month of June – keep in mind these states for especially close hours enforcement.
February 2, 2021
Regulations
Roadcheck set for early May with focus on lights, hours
The annual 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held May 4-6 with an added focus on lighting and hours of service, CVSA announced Tuesday. Also: Ryder's COOP truck and trailer sharing platform expanded service into three new markets.
February 2, 2021
Regulations
Pete Buttigieg confirmed as next DOT boss
The Senate voted 86-13 Tuesday to confirm Pete Buttigieg as the next Secretary of Transportation. Buttigieg tweeted after the vote that he's "ready to get to work."
February 2, 2021
Channel 19
ELD's 'no monthly fee' promotion highlights relative market void
There are just a handful of no-monthly-fee options for ELD rule-compliant e-logs left standing. The service priority for many truckers in the choice of platform is a big reason for that. Also: The cabovers come out at night!
January 28, 2021
Voices
From Biden DOT, owner-operators look for parking, highways, FLSA reforms
This trio of items adds to those familiar yet newly prominent in Overdrive's reader polling on priorities for a new DOT Secretary under Biden.
January 6, 2021
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