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Tesla Semi and its clean inspection violate the eye test of more than one reader

The Tesla Semi, inspected at Donner Pass Inspection Station, received a clean inspection report; however, many Overdrive readers are not impressed by its looks.

August 17, 2018

Business

Hours regs suspended in three states due to wildfires

Wildfires in the pacific northwest have engulfed parts of California, Oregon and Washington and truck drivers have been given temporary exemption from HOS.

August 3, 2018

Business

Western States Trucking Association challenges California trucking laws with petition, lawsuit

The Western States Trucking Association's petition is challenging a recent California Supreme Court ruling regarding owner-operator status. Details here.

July 20, 2018

Parking

Four western states seek funding for truck parking information system

The I-10 Corridor Coalition, made up of departments of transportation from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, is seeking a $13.7 million grant through the FHWA to develop a system that would inform truckers about available parking at rest areas through signs along the corridor.

June 25, 2018

Business

Post-Roadcheck surge of trucks on spot market dents reefer, though van rates sustain

June spot market rates strong for van lanes, while high traffic reefer lanes saw less than average rates. Check out the spot market rates for June 10-16, 2018.

June 20, 2018

Business

J.B. Hunt the latest carrier entangled in suit over California break laws, Supreme Court rejects appeal

After being denied an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court, J.B. Hunt faces a class-action lawsuit from drivers seeking back pay for state-required breaks.

June 13, 2018

Business

New Mack dealer largest in North America

The new TEC Equipment Mack dealership is located in Fontana, CA., and will provide exceptional service to meet customers' truck dealership expectations. ,The new TEC Equipment Mack dealership is located in Fontana, CA., and will provide exceptional service to meet customers' truck dealership expectations. ,The new TEC Equipment Mack dealership is located in Fontana, CA., and will provide exceptional service to meet customers' truck dealership expectations.

June 11, 2018

Business

Roadcheck rates, volumes for vans and reefers on the spot market

Spot rates continue positive trend for June with van rates soaring to their highest since April. See van and reefer hot markets from the DAT on Overdrive.

June 7, 2018

Business

Capacity tightened, rates rose, ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Spot rates on the rise, setting up June to see volumes unseen since January. View flatbed and van hot markets (and not so hot markets) according to the DAT.

May 31, 2018

Business

Truly Spring-like freight volumes arrive for vans, reefers, rates adjust up

Waiting for spring freight? It's finally here. DAT analyst, Matt Sullivan, explains which spot rates & volumes are looking strong for vans & reefers this May.

May 9, 2018

Business

California Supreme Court: Law favors employee driver classification over independent contractor status

The California Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling outlining loose criteria by which carriers should determine whether a driver is an employee — and thereby entitled to certain benefits and  protections granted by California labor laws — or an independent contractor, and thereby not subject to requirements like minimum wage and meal and rest breaks, among other benefits.

May 4, 2018

Business

Spot market ‘checks and balances’ on offer in the last week for van, reefer freight

Van freight volumes edged up last week, but load posts were outpaced once again by an increase in available trucks. That led to a 5 cent dip in the national van rate, which sits at $2.16 per mile for April – still higher than the March average. Meanwhile, Spring produce moving in reefers is off to a slow start, it seems …

April 25, 2018