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Voices

Pride and professionalism: ‘The difference between a career and a job’

Reader Scott Hainline writes in response to Clifford Petersen’s discourse on the pride and professionalism inherent in, among other things, on-highway courtesies once common among truckers. Hainline argues truckers should do better to pass down traditional professionalism to the incoming generations.

November 26, 2018

Business

‘That’s a Big 10-4 on D.C.’ truck show/outreach to stage on National Mall

An October event is planned to highlight trucking’s contribution to the economy and to express concerns over some of trucking's hot issues. Details here.

September 11, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Modest proposal: Outlining a federal, graduated CDL

Spitballing a graduated CDL with Clifford Petersen, which “could be the approach to take if lawmakers are seriously considering bringing 18-year-olds into over-the-road operations.”

September 3, 2018

Overdrive Extra

A training suggestion for robust pre-CDL and finishing programs

If companies really want to fix their driver retention issues, offer free and thorough training for pre-CDL training. More information on Overdrive.

August 21, 2018

Business

Tenn. troopers hosting Truckers Against Trafficking workshops

The training workshops are free to both law enforcement and the trucking community to attend and are hosted in partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking.

August 8, 2018

Overdrive Extra

A positive example for Joe Public, and the influence of professionalism

If truckers do not appreciate other truckers, how on earth can we expect Joe Public to appreciate what we do to make their lives easier? Read more on Overdrive.

July 13, 2018

Business

Rule change would cut redundancies for Class B CDL holders upgrading to Class A

The proposed rule removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities” for those upgrading from a Class B to Class A. Details here.

June 28, 2018

Overdrive Radio

ELD impacts, take 3,456,891: Talking paid reserved parking, hurry-up dynamics, training and more with owner-op Carolyn Carroll

Listen to Carolyn Carroll explain the benefits of reserved parking and how she fairs as a truck driver in a male-dominated profession on Overdrive Radio.

June 8, 2018

Business

Food Safety Modernization Act’s requirements for perishables haulers, and unintended consequences

Carriers are responsible for being able to provide information about previous loads hauled, documentation of the vehicle's cleaning, and proper pre-cooling. Details here.

May 15, 2018

Overdrive Radio

Trucking needs the ‘brotherhood virus’ to come alive, spread

Listen to Overdrive Radio's podcast to hear what owner-operator Jim Bardsley has to say about his 30+ year trucking career, the trucking industry, and more.

May 11, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Will it take a disaster to truly fix driver training?

Implementation of the FMCSA bill is ongoing, with full compliance required in February 2020. Will this new ruling help fix truck driving training? Details here.

May 8, 2018

Business

CVSA’s new working committee on crash data and investigations aims to establishment fairness, uniform practice

A motorist’s crash that didn’t touch a truck but ended up on a carrier’s record as a fatality because the motorist ended up deceased under the trailer highlights the pursuit of fairness in crash investigation with consistent reporting protocols that is among goals of CVSA’s new working crash committee.

April 27, 2018