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FMCSA planning 'stakeholder day' on registration changes
The virtual "Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day II" will be May 29, allowing industry input on FMCSA's registration process. Also: ATBS offering Tax Day deal; In-cab TV provider enables two-way comms on big screen; Michigan weight updates; more.
March 28, 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse prompts changes to city's truck routes | Dave Nemo retiring
The city of Baltimore has updated its official truck routes map, which details how truck drivers may use Baltimore City roads and highways. Also: Dave Nemo planning retirement after 50-plus-year trucking radio career; latest Highway Angel.
March 27, 2024
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March 15, 2024
Life
I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses in Baltimore: Alternate routes, more
In the wee hours Tuesday, after a container ship struck a support structure in the water, the bridge spans collapsed into the harbor. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Find suggestions for alternate routes here.
March 26, 2024
Life
New weigh station bypass opportunities in 13 states
Prepass added four new states and 40 new bypass sites in nine states already in the PrePass network. Also: Drivewyze is testing active work-zone alerts for truckers in Oregon; Truckers Against Trafficking celebrates 15th anniversary; new TA in Arkansas.
March 25, 2024
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Year Jay Hosty nets new Bostrom seat, custom replica of his '06 Western Star 4900EX
At MATS, Hosty was recognized and presented a model replica of his 2006 Western Star 4900EX, as well as a surprise gift from Trucker of the Year sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group and its Bostrom Seating brand: A seat up to a $2,500 value.
March 22, 2024
Life
'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht: New Howes Hall of Fame member
Famous YouTuber "Trucker Josh" Giesbrecht was credited with "boosting the perception of truckers and the industry as a whole," said Rob Howes, president of Howes Products.
March 21, 2024
Regulations
Colorado retesting 183 CDL drivers after Randy Lopez CDL school shuttered
In at least the third major crackdown on CDL licensing outfits in 2024, a Colorado school's long list of violations takes 183 drivers back to the drawing board.
March 20, 2024
Life
Award program seeks top military vet rookie trucker, to win donated T680
The winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will once again win the keys to a Kenworth T680. Also: St. Christopher fund-raising efforts at MATS; Wyoming DOT updating 511 site, replacing traffic cameras to improve reliability.
March 20, 2024
Business
Trucking conditions improved to start 2024
FTR reported freight rates and financing costs were less negative in January than in December, despite higher fuel prices. Also: Owners of working Macks can enter 2025 calendar contest; latest Highway Angel.
March 19, 2024
Regulations
Congress eyes TWIC/hazmat changes | Traffickers hauling millions' worth in meth caught at border
A Senate bill would eliminate redundant fees and background checks for transportation workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: Two truck-involved drug smuggling attempts busted; International LT trucks recalled.
March 18, 2024
Overdrive Radio
On-highway toward MATS with 'Sisters of the Road' book tour, and its owner-operator pilot
View from the window of owner Debbie Desiderato's Western Star, toting the "Sisters of the Road" photo-exhibit trailer across the country toward MATS. The book tour's been a big share-the-road opportunity at the intersection of trucking and wider culture.
March 18, 2024
Overdrive Extra
5 can't-miss highlights upcoming at the Mid-America Trucking Show
From a wide array of small-business survival strategies for the down market to custom show truck builds, and much more in the way of educational sessions around freight fraud combat and industry advocacy, MATS has something for us all.
March 14, 2024
Regulations
$100,000 fines, jail time proposed as carriers keep hitting bridges in British Columbia
With 35 bridge strikes since 2021, most from over-height vehicles, and many from one particularly egregious fleet, British Columbia drops the hammer. Also: New TMS geared for liquid bulk haulers; Florida Road Team truckers part of "share the road" PSAs.
March 13, 2024
Life
Nomination period open for annual CVSA driver excellence award
CVSA is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), recognizing extraordinary truckers with a commitment to safety. Also: Comdata parent FleetCor rebranding; latest Highway Angel.
March 11, 2024
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria available in app | Big I-55 bridge closure upcoming
The new OOSC handbook can now be purchased in several formats, including the OOSC mobile app. Also: I-55 bridge over Mississippi River to close for two weeks; Sheetz offering diesel discount; Mack's MD Electric enters production.
March 7, 2024
Life
Shootout disrupted, crash victim saved in remote desert: Two Highway Hero winners
A New York-based owner-operator and a Ryder company driver received recognition in Goodyear's 40th anniversary Highway Hero program. Also: Kenworth's Chillicothe plant celebrates 50th anniversary; new Love's in Florida.
March 5, 2024
Overdrive Radio
A new avenue to affordable health insurance for truckers
The CDL Drivers Unlimited group's new partnership with BMT is detailed in this Overdrive Radio edition. One owner-op discovered that, by paying just a little more in taxes, he could net about $7,000 on reduced premiums. More in the podcast.
March 4, 2024
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