Tag: Overdrive magazine: Page 142

Business
Cargo insurance rule ends for most truckers
Most carriers will continue cargo insurance because customers will require it.
March 15, 2011
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. The best owner-op
PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. The best owner-operators have at least $5,000 in reserve before they ever go into business. That amount should be maintained and increased, especially with a truck that ages. The purpose of the reserve account is to set aside money for large or unforeseen items that could put a large […]
March 15, 2011
Reader Rigs
Oklahoma City, Okla.-resident James Loot hauls ref
Oklahoma City, Okla.-resident James Loot hauls refrigerated goods from Denver to Port Allen, La., in his 2008 Peterbilt 389. The rig is equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar and a 13-speed transmission.
March 15, 2011
99 Problems1
Business
TCA supports electronic logging
In its ELD policy, TCA included that privacy rights of drivers be assured and that drivers shall be responsible for operating ELDs.
March 14, 2011
Business
Diesel price rises 3.7 cents
The price is the highest since Sep. 29, 2008, when it was $3.969.
March 14, 2011
Business
Driver shortage leading to higher pay
Driver pay will rise an average 3-5 cents a mile for company drivers and 4-6 cents for owner-operators over the next 12 months, Gordon Klemp predicted.
March 14, 2011
Gordon Klemp
Channel 19
Kentucky hauler stars on History Channel w/ Larry the Cable Guy this Tuesday
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15, at 9 p.m. ET Murray, Ky.-based driver Ben Brumley (pictured) will take Larry the Cable Guy part of the way through a tour of the long-haul life at the mammoth Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa, an episode in Mr. Cable Guy’s “Only in America” series. In it, Larry sets […]
March 14, 2011
Larrycableguyben
Business
Mobile communication system
Enhancements were made to its TruckPC mobile communication system, a fully compliant electronic on-board recorder.
March 14, 2011
Business
Mobile computing system
ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck on-board GPS navigation solution will be the standard navigation application.
March 14, 2011
Business
FMCSA seeks more CSA funds
The agency wants $78 million for CSA in fiscal 2012, much of that for 696 positions, 98 of which are new jobs to fully implement CSA.
March 14, 2011
Business
Rule proposes more hazmat training, safety
Proposed rule would require additional training for employees and new safety requirements for motor carriers and facilities.
March 11, 2011
Business
California ports react to Japan quake tsunami
Two Southern California ports took precautionary measures in response to the tsunami advisory.
March 11, 2011
Previous Page
Page 142 of 251
Next Page