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Trucking Law
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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Trucking Law
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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Trucking Law
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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Coronavirus
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.
Trucking Law
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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Business
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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Regulations
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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Business
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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Business
Trucking Law: Your remedies when a fleet blacklists you
If a trucking fleet blacklists you, here are a few options to remedy your situation and tell your side of the story. More information here on Overdrive.
August 24, 2020
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Business
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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Regulations
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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Business
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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Business
Trucking Law: When illness or fatigue dictates you shouldn’t drive
As a truck driver representative for over 25 years, Paul Taylor discusses truck driver rights for when you are too sick to drive. Details here on Overdrive.
April 17, 2020
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Business
Trucking Law: When trying to help at accident scene can hurt you instead
Do you know what to do if you're involved in a truck accident? Find out what you should and shouldn't do after an accident on Overdrive today.
March 18, 2020
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Hours of Service
Trucking Law: How to properly log a yard move
Not sure about what constitutes a yard move? Discover what truck drivers need to know about yard moves with this Trucking Law installment on Overdrive.
February 17, 2020
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Business
Trucking Law: What happens after a stroke or seizure
One of the most complex medical issues for commercial drivers is a neurological condition. Certified Medical Examiners often have to reach out to the FMCSA for guidance on certifying drivers who’ve had a stroke, ministroke or seizure.
January 10, 2020
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Business
Trucking Law: Don’t count on myths to keep your record clean
Traffic convictions mean lost time, lost money and possibly a lost job, so it’s often worth the effort to fight to keep your MVR clean.
December 4, 2019
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Hours of Service
Trucking Law: What works as ‘personal conveyance’?
You can use a truck to drive your family to church, run to the grocery store or take a fishing trip so long as you are not doing so at the direction of the employer. Determining compliance can be a little more fuzzy, though, when driving to or from shippers or receivers, or the carrier’s terminal.
November 12, 2019
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