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Research broker histories before taking load from new source
Using resources available on different load boards to research a brokerâs credit history, days to pay and more can help prevent a bad experience.
August 10, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Podcast: Step deck ownerâs journey into mobile information tech, more
How to build an effective organizational system for your smartphone apps â and just what apps are showing plenty utility for step-deck hauler Joey Slaughter. In this Overdrive Radio edition, also, the operatorâs thoughts on ELDs (heâs still on paper), broker relationships and more.
August 4, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Trucking groups take ELD fight directly to DOT boss
With time waning on the issue, OOIDA still hopes to convince the courts or regulators to kill the U.S. DOTâs electronic logging device mandate before the Dec. 18 deadline for compliance. One of its most recent tactics has sparked a competition for the attention of the head of the DOT herself, Secretary Elaine Chao.
April 21, 2017
Business
NASTC to begin offering PrePass to members
The NASTC PrePass program is available to NASTC members not enrolled in PrePass in the last six months with less than 100 power unites. Fleets must also meet minimum safety score requirements to qualify.
April 5, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Regs outlook: Change is in the air
Between hope and a hard place: The potential import for owner-operators of a new federal administration as regards ELDs, speed limiters, CARBâs pursuit of an Ultra-Low NOx emissions standard and more, from Western States Trucking Association rep and former O/O Joe Rajkovacz at NASTCâs annual meeting.
November 22, 2016
Overdrive Radio
âYou donât need to outrun the bearâ: NASTC head Dave Owenâs case to small fleets for e-logs
NASTCâs Dave Owen urges small fleets to use computer-assisted logs, âbefore they make you turn it into an ELDâ by syncing with the engine, to do what theyâre designed to do as a âspellcheck for logsâ: solve the problem of form-and-manner mistakes represented in safety scores and stats.
August 30, 2016
Channel 19
SFDâs ties to the âdiscreditedâ CSA SMS: Just one âfatal flawâ in safety-rating rulemaking, coalition argues
Got CSA fatigue? This oneâs sure to tire you out, but take heed: the coalition of mostly small carrier-interest groups thatâs been active this past year on a variety of regulatory fronts sees numerous problems in the FMCSAâs SFD proposal.
June 2, 2016
Business
Kretz Truck Brokerage named NASTCâs Broker of the Year
The National Association of Small Trucking Companies recognized Kretz Truck Brokerage of Antigo, Wisc., as its Broker of the Year at NASTCâs 25th annual conference Oct. 29-31.
November 12, 2015
Business
NASTC honors its âAmericaâs Best Driversâ Team 2015
The National Association of Small Trucking Companies named Cayenne Express' Dennis Ohlendorf and 10 others among its 2015 Drivers of the Year.
November 3, 2015
Voices
At least 30 hours behind the wheel: Pre-CDL driver-training rulemaking committee issues âconsensusâ recommendation
Two dissenting votes on the committee â from NASTC and ATA â open the door for FMCSA to not pursue an training rulemaking, but signs suggest that they will.
June 17, 2015
Overdrive Radio
Audio mailbag: Minimum interstate age should be 18, insurance barriers to new owner-operators
Podcast round-up of some reader voices on minimum interstate driving age, insurance challenges for young owner-operators, hours, parking and more.
March 3, 2015
Overdrive Radio
NASTC head David Owenâs sleep apnea story
NASTC president David Owen is firm in his belief in a professional driverâs ability to manage fatigue. And while he clearly knows the benefit of apnea treatment in those who suffer from it, Owen cites a fundamental disagreement with those who believe untreated apnea is public highway safety danger No. 1.
November 18, 2014
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