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Business

Head of broker group TIA stepping down | Some coronavirus HOS waivers expire next week

FMCSA is extending the COVID-19 HOS exemption for some haulers, while it will expire for others next week; broker association head to step down and more from the roundup: Introducing a new extra-extra-large blade trailer for wind-energy transport. Arizona adding more truck parking to I-40 rest area. Loadsmart partners with Opendock to streamline delivery appointments process.

June 10, 2020

Overdrive Radio

Sleeper splits toward ‘Knights of the Highway’ reawakening? A talk with ‘Trucker’s Tale’ memoir author Ed Miller

This episode of Overdrive Radio includes retired trucker and author Ed Miller sharing his memoir, "A Truckers Tale"; and truckers' view on hours changes.

May 26, 2020

Hours of Service

Quick takes: Readers mixed on hours of service changes’ impact on their own operations

When it comes to implementing the FMCSA's revised hours of service regulation, truck drivers have some questions and concerns. Read more here on Overdrive.

May 18, 2020

Hours of Service

POLL: Which hours of service change will benefit you most, if any?

The FMCSA earmarked four areas of change in its hours of service modifications final rule — the 30-minute break, split-sleeper options, and the short haul and adverse driving conditions exceptions. Which do you stand to benefit from in your operation?

May 14, 2020

Hours of Service

Coming hours of service reforms allow limited 14-hour pause, include 7/3 off-duty split and 30-minute break changes

The FMCSA says the reforms are up for publication in the coming week and will focus on split-sleeper berth options and 30-minute break changes. Read more here.

May 14, 2020

Business

News roundup, May 13: FMCSA extends coronavirus HOS waiver; OOIDA asks for end to overweight exemption

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its nationwide hours of service exemption for drivers hauling loads as part of COVID-19 relief, and OOIDA calls for an end to COVID overweight exemption.

May 13, 2020

Business

News roundup, April 9: COVID hours of service exemptions extended; New digital-payments system from Apex

FMCSA has extended the national hours of service exemption to May 15 and added liquefied gases to the list of exempted loads. New digital payments system from Apex Capital aims for speed and ease. A ‘Virtual Truck Repair Expo’ organized by the Diesel Laptops diagnostic software and hardware distributor is set to kick off April 29-30.

April 9, 2020

Channel 19

The guidance available: FMCSA’s emergency hours of service exemption

Discover what you need to know about the FMCSA's emergency hours of service exemption for hauling relief freight during the COVID-19 crisis here on Overdrive.

March 31, 2020

Overdrive Radio

In defense of truckers? FMCSA interim boss Jim Mullen says he’s committed to hours of service reforms

FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen notes the hours of service regulations need modification to benefit truck drivers. More information here on Overdrive.

February 25, 2020

Overdrive Radio

Countdown through a parking shortage, tech surge, truck boot … 2019’s Top 10 podcast episodes

Listen: A year-in-review on the Overdrive Radio podcast this week, covering a boatload of ground all told: From trucking history to shutdowns and slow rolls, parking and booting, the ELD mandate and hours of service, small fleet business and the limits to quick growth, working the spot market and so much more …

December 27, 2019

Business

Righteous whistleblower or ‘disgruntled employee’?

A dispute between 30-year veteran driver Kevin Hosea and the small-fleet employer who fired him earlier this year shows the complexity of coercion-related cases. The fleet owner denies allegations of coercion.

December 17, 2019

Business

Parties other than carriers now subject to enforcement under the coercion rule

One standout aspect of the coercion rule is that it marked the first time the FMCSA gained some authority to investigate and fine shippers and receivers not already under its regulatory purview. The rule also broadened agency authorities over brokers. Results, however, are a decidedly mixed bag four years in.

December 12, 2019