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Business

‘Winds of change’ at FMCSA: Administrator Ray Martinez opens NASTC conference with keynote

Leadership at the Department of Transportation on up to the President of the United States, Martinez said, “wants us to work with the regulated community” to boost safety and efficiency. Also: NASTC honors Dan Baker on his 80th birthday, Roar Logistics as Broker of the Year and Women in Trucking’s Ellen Voie for promoting female truckers.

November 2, 2018

Overdrive Radio

Hurricane relief hauling with Fla. owner-op Tim Philmon; and a look at ATA’s fed/state agenda

In the latest Overdrive Radio podcast, take a run through Hurricane Michael relief efforts with the front-line FEMA shuttle relief operation Florida-based independent Tim Philmon contracted to in its wake. Also: James Jaillet offers insight into what to expect from ATA’s regs/legislative agenda going forward. It’s not all bad news, ultimately.

November 1, 2018

Business

Cabotage rules enforcement spike ongoing from Southern border areas

Federal investigators have found violations of cabotage rules by U.S. companies and foreign drivers otherwise engaged in cross-border trucking operations. Those rules prevent foreign nationals in the U.S. on B-1 business-visitor visas from competing with U.S. truckers on loads moving point to point in the United States.

October 29, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Redefining ‘driver’ puts ‘self-driving’ into sharper focus

With a sobering awareness of driverless truck challenges, the road to Level 5 autonomous trucking should be a very long one.

October 24, 2018

Business

A big 10-4 on hours flexibility, improved training standards and a good time — more from D.C.

Several bobtail trucks convoyed into our nation's capital to meet with the trucking group representatives as well as United States Senators. More on Overdrive.

October 4, 2018

Channel 19

Here’s proof your input can be effective in changing regulation — for the better

Take a look at how your voice is effective at bringing about regulation changes and don't forget to file your comments with the FMCSA about hours of service.

September 20, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Embrace the contrary: More regulation, less parking, might be the answer

Take a peek at how the FMCSA's hours of service regulations and loss of parking are impacting one driver and where his future is headed in trucking.

September 19, 2018

Hours of Service

Hours of service comment period extended to Oct. 10

The FMCSA has extended the deadline to Wednesday, October 10, 2018, for feedback from truckers regarding Hours of Service. Get the details here on Overdrive.

September 19, 2018

Business

Diabetic truckers with proper treatment no longer need FMCSA waiver to operate

FMCSA has been working on this rule since a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in May 2015. Details and more information here on Overdrive.

September 18, 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

Business

Concrete pavers group seeks relief from 30-minute break, 12-hour short-haul limit

ACPA says two similar organizations have already been granted exemptions from the 30-minute break provision and an exemption from the 12-hour short-haul limit.

September 7, 2018

Overdrive Extra

How to make effective comments on hours change

Make your voice be heard! Be clear, concise, & focused when submitting your comments about hours of service change to the FMCSA before Sep. 24, 2018.

September 4, 2018