Trucking Law

Safety and Compliance

6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and reality

Owner-operators know how important inspections are, but much of the conventional wisdom around inspections is more fiction than fact, which in some cases can lead to OOS violations.

January 1, 2025

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What's appropriate as 'personal conveyance' in the logbook or ELD under the hours rules?

This video, part of the Trucking Law series originally, explains regulatory guidance around "personal conveyance," making clear what is/isn't acceptable off-duty movement of the truck under the hours of service.

January 1, 2025

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March 24, 2025

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Trucking Law: Marijuana rescheduling impact for pro truckers

Comments on the federal effort to reschedule marijuana are due July 22. While nothing is changing short-term about cannabis-derived products for owner-ops and other truckers, dig into a shifting legal landscape in this video.

July 18, 2024

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How truckers can beat predatory towing: Egregious bills, practices, more

With predatory heavy-duty truck towing in the headlines, this installment of Overdrive's Trucking Law video series offers expert input as a resource. The devil lurks in the details in invoice scrutiny, and tactics to combat predatory practices.

February 9, 2024

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What happens to my CDL after a stroke or seizure?

Fortunately, current medical certification practice recognizes that there are degrees of severity for both conditions, and in many less-extreme stroke/seizure cases -- the majority -- you will in fact be able to resume your trucking career.

May 31, 2023

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Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash

Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.

January 25, 2023

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Trucking Law: What are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay?

This video, part of Overdrive's Trucking Law series, explains that with the right strategies, you can still recoup a portion or even all of an unpaid freight bill.

June 30, 2022

What are your rights when a broker doesn't pay for a load hauled?

Are truckers protected from retaliation for refusing to drive in bad weather?

From a safety perspective, refusing to drive in dangerous conditions is a no-brainer, yet for employee drivers facing retaliation from their company, protections under the law are only as good as a hauler's documentation of the case.

October 28, 2021

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Can truck drivers use CBD?

CBD has been hailed as a miracle treatment for everything from sleep disorders to chronic pain, but unfortunately for truck drivers, the substance remains a risky bet and a good way to fail a drug test.

October 4, 2021

You failed your DOT physical. Now what?

The medical review process isn’t always clear-cut, and some examiners don't stay current with official guidelines, so there can be cases where a failed driver should seek a second opinion.

June 23, 2021

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Why you can tell your attorney anything – almost

There seems to be a misconception that absolutely everything you say to your attorney is protected by attorney-client privilege. While most A/C discussions are protected, the protection is not universal.

May 31, 2021

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Some safety violations can yield criminal convictions

Many drivers assume that the only risk they have in violating an FMCSR is being placed out of service by an enforcement officer and getting a mark on their CSA Score. Actually, there are numerous criminal penalties you could incur for violating them.

April 29, 2021

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Truckers’ favorite myths about COVID-19 vaccines

Drivers should be careful to separate truth from falsehoods regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Here are the chief myths heard by a truck stop clinic doctor.

March 19, 2021

Although COVID vaccines used in the United States are seeing widespread success, many commercial drivers are hesitant to receive them due to unfounded fears over safety.

Avoid anger, rudeness during roadside inspections

What's behind an apparent uptick in roadside violations and citations? In this month's Trucking Law segment, attorney Brad Klepper says it might be due to more tense interactions between drivers and officers. Here's his advice on what to avoid.

February 5, 2021

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Trucking Law: Does workers’ comp cover COVID-19 infections?

In this installment of Trucking Law, Brad Klepper explains if COVID-19 is considered a workplace injury covered by workers' compensation.

November 12, 2020

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Trucking Law: Busting myths about inspection regulations

Daily commercial vehicle inspections are an important task for truck drivers, but do you know what is actually required by the FMCSA? Check out these myths.

October 23, 2020

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Trucking Law: No false positives, no room for excuses in today’s drug tests

Today's drug testing is more sophisticated and accurate than ever. Dr. Alexander E. Underwood discusses modern-day drug tests and consumer CBD products.

September 29, 2020

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Trucking Law: Your remedies when a fleet blacklists you

If a trucking fleet blacklists you with a mark on your "DAC report" or other measures, here are a few options to remedy your situation and tell your side of the story.

August 24, 2020

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FMCSA drops major hint on fate of broker transparency rulemaking

DOT and FMCSA have recently talked a lot about cracking down on "illegal brokering." Asked point blank what they were going to do, DOT said it would renew focus on the broker transparency rulemaking.

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'Shake a stranger's hand' today: Remembering owner-operator and songwriter Bill Weaver

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FTC's 'junk fees' rule could protect trucking from predatory towing

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