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Channel 19
DataQs: A ‘small victory’ amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations
It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off.
December 7, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Time to account for independent dispatch services in regulation?
TIA wants limits on independent dispatchers to work for just one carrier, and if more, registration as a broker. Here, owner-ops weigh in via Overdrive Radio.
December 4, 2020
Voices
POLL: Is it time for a national review panel of industry/enforcement to decide DataQs appeals?
In carriers’ violation/crash-info challenges through the federal DataQs system that are appealed, it’s often the case that the original jurisdiction/personnel that issued the violation or handled the crash is the final arbiter. Should a new system be devised for appeals?
December 2, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Calling out ‘dysfunctional’ trucking regs, OOIDA’s Spencer asks Biden to slot him as FMCSA boss
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced that Todd Spencer has reached out to Biden to express interest in FMCSA administration position.
December 1, 2020
Channel 19
If your ELD goes down, go to paper, or … ELS, anyone?
What are your options in the event of an ELD malfunction? Given an ongoing widespread outage of Rand McNally devices, here’s what the regs require and what FMCSA notes are your options — not just paper, in this case.
November 25, 2020
Overdrive Radio
What can owner-operators expect from a Biden administration?
This week's edition of Overdrive Radio features OOIDA's president helping forecast what a Biden administration may mean for independent truckers. Listen here.
November 20, 2020
Channel 19
Another annual tradition thrown off in this crazy year
With the National Association of Small Trucking Companies' announcement, a window on the planned address by FMCSA chief Wiley Deck in this prepared video.
November 18, 2020
Business
Further extensions of CDL-related COVID waivers unlikely, official says
And more from FMCSA top brass and CVSA: a common misconception about the short-haul exception, new split-sleeper-berth usage, crash preventability, and more.
November 17, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Double-brokered freight fraud: How to prevent, with a U.S. postal inspector who cracked case
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, postal inspector Steve Cohen details how the scheme works and how motor carriers can stop it. Listen here.
November 13, 2020
Overdrive Extra
‘The most difficult part was logging in’: Independent trucker walks through DOT Clearinghouse self-check process (with step by step photos)
Independent operators and small fleets must have DOT Clearinghouse check completed by Jan. 5, 2021. Learn about the self-check process here on Overdrive.
November 13, 2020
Custom Rigs
Owner-op Todd Graham’s two-truck leased operation, powered in part by this 2003 KW W900
Find out all about Todd Graham's advocacy efforts, business philosophy, and what powers his two-tractor leased trucking operation here on Overdrive.
November 12, 2020
Business
Senate’s DOT bill maintains ELD waiver for livestockers
The Senate’s proposed DOT funding bill would continue the ELD waiver for livestock haulers. And other news: New York is once again trying to crack down on low-bridge strikes with a week-long enforcement campaign; and Cargo Transporters announced a driver pay increase for 2021.
November 10, 2020
Hours of Service
From the ELD data: Drivers wade slowly into new HOS split options as 30-minute break violations dip
ELD data shows 30-minute-break violations dropping as truckers utilize new hours of service options. But new split sleeper options are still being learned.
November 4, 2020
Voices
POLL: Have you used the FMCSA’s DataQs violation/crash info system for any of these reasons?
The DataQs system is where drivers and fleets go to challenge/request official review of information associated with inspections and DOT-recordable crashes. Have you utilized it for any of the common reasons shown in this poll?
November 2, 2020
Business
Clock’s ticking for independents to run their required self-check in Drug Clearinghouse
The clock is ticking for small fleets and one-truck independent owner-operators to run their required self-check-in the FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse. Details here.
November 2, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Listen back: Truckers, brokers sound off in freight transaction transparency session
Three petitions, a wide array of views. Hear the full session audio, edited slightly to remove technical interruptions, in this edition of Overdrive Radio.
November 2, 2020
Business
Brokers, carriers and their advocates at loggerheads in FMCSA listening session
For carriers who commented at FMCSA's session, the regulations can expose the dishonest among brokers. For the honest broker, they're altogether unnecessary.
October 28, 2020
Business
Unlike restrictive Calif. law, feds’ rule on owner-operators allows them ‘to work the way they want’
For the first time, the Department of Labor is intent to define how to determine if a worker can be deemed an independent contractor under federal law.
October 26, 2020
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