Trucking Law

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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6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and reality: Trucking Law
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. Here Overdrive's Trucking Law video series sets the record straight.
August 25, 2022
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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?
Trucking Law: What's appropriate as 'personal conveyance' in the logbook or ELD?
This video, part of Overdrive's Trucking Law series, explains regulatory guidance around "personal conveyance," making clear what is/isn't acceptable off-duty movement of the truck. If the enforcement community has its way, new limits could be coming.
April 13, 2022
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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
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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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Trucking Law: Severe physical setback might not end career
Federal regulation states truck drivers can qualify to drive with a missing limb or deficit hand, finger, or leg. Learn more with Overdrive's Trucking Law.
July 3, 2020
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Trucking Law: When meds can sideline your commercial driving
Dr. Alex Underwood discusses which prescription medications can cause problems for truck drivers and sideline their professional driving here on Overdrive.
May 25, 2020
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Trucking Law: How the wheels of justice turn during the pandemic
From writing fewer traffic tickets to courts pushing out dates, find out how coronavirus is impacting law enforcement and, in turn, truck drivers on Overdrive.
May 6, 2020
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