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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
Trucking loses latest attempt to block California's AB 5
AB 5 should get back to "the soap box and the ballot box," a California judge said March 15, ruling against trucking's last legal challenge. The judge denied an injunction to block the state's worker classification law from applying in trucking.
March 18, 2024
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New Peterbilt 589's 72-inch low-roof sleeper | Calif. 'smog check' test deadlines put off
Peterbilt has added a new sleeper option for the new Model 589. Also: Calif. extends emissions testing deadline for new "smog check" program; changes ahead for under-21 interstate program; recalls hit International (steering gear), Mack trucks (lamps).
March 14, 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
Equipment
NHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirement
Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will recommend rulemaking that any trailer built in the last quarter century meet IIHS ToughGuard standards, even if that means attaching a retrofit.
March 13, 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
Business
Will spot rates respond to rising demand? | FMCSA extends lease-purchase comments
Rates have remained stagnant to date in 2024, yet load-truck ratios rose last week, perhaps portending increases as carriers gain spot negotiating leverage. Also: FMCSA extends lease-purchase contract comments; Utility's first line of Cargobull reefers.
March 12, 2024
Equipment
Two new configurations for Pete car-haulers | FMCSA to study 'human-ADS' teams?
New "UltraLow" configs are available for the Peterbilt 567 and 589 models. Also: FMCSA petitioned for more time to comment on sexual harassment, truck leasing arrangement studies; the agency's also considering a study on "human-ADS team driving."
March 8, 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
Regulations
Florida cracking down on predatory towing
A bill passed unanimously in the Florida House and Senate will impose requirements around towing rates, equipment storage and more. Also: Regs waived for wildfire assistance in Texas; bill would extend weight limit waivers during emergencies; more.
March 6, 2024
Regulations
DOL’s final independent contractor rule under fire from Congress, lawsuit
A Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution has been filed that, if enacted, would overturn DOL's rule. A lawsuit brought by a coalition of groups, including the American Trucking Associations, also seeks to stop the rule from taking effect.
March 6, 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
Regulations
Truck Leasing Task Force hosting public session at MATS
Truckers in attendance can weigh in on the compensation impact of lease-purchase agreements and more. Also: Kenworth, Mack trucks recalled for insufficient air tanks; latest Highway Angel; Averitt employees donate $1.5M to St. Jude.
March 4, 2024
Business
Convoy's unpaid truckers: Where to seek payment?
When Convoy collapsed last Fall, an email went to carriers under a Convoy load that stated, emphatically, "you will be paid for this load." Four months on, for many that's still not the case. What's a carrier's recourse for payment?
March 4, 2024
Regulations
Finance-crimes network's reporting requirements 'unconstitutional': Court
Friday the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional with its new reporting requirements for small businesses, including owner-operator LLCs and other business types.
March 4, 2024
Life
Tennessee ditching split speed limit on I-81
Instead of a 55/65 mph split for trucks and cars, the new limit will be 70 mph for all vehicles. Also: Two states aim to curb nuclear verdicts in post-crash litigation; NFI receives 50 battery-electric trucks, launching SoCal charging depot.
March 1, 2024
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes five more ELDs, as owner-op seeks mandate waiver
FMCSA on Thursday revoked five ELDs from the self-certification list. Also: A one-truck owner-operator seeks an exemption from the ELD mandate due to the cost of compliance; another tech firm petitions to allow mirror-alternative camera.
February 29, 2024
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