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Voices
What are you thankful for, driver?
As part of a Thanksgiving-related story package, we wanted to share with your driver, owner-operator and small fleet colleagues what others like them are giving thanks for this season.
November 25, 2013
Channel 19
Slowing down for your fellow driver
A tragic accident at a loading area ended the life of a driver opening his trailer doors last week â yielding some seeming, but not always so, self-evident wisdom. And: More voices on over-the-road peevesâŚ
November 25, 2013
Voices
Hot buttons poll: Whatâs your view on the filibuster rule change?
On November 21, 2013, reacting to Republicansâ continued blocking of votes on federal appeals court nominations, Senate Democrats exercised the ânuclear optionâ on filibuster rules; whatâs your view of the move?
November 22, 2013
Voices
Increased federal weight limits: Voices against
Cary Goodman, Dan Gerster weigh in â no pun intended â on the notion of increasing federal weight limits to 97,000 lbs. with the addition of a third trailer axle. What do you think?
November 19, 2013
Voices
Overdriveâs top Christmas songs: Vote for your favorite!
Help us get into the holiday freight-hauling spirit this year by casting your vote for the best Christmas song of all time.
November 19, 2013
Overdrive Radio
Drivers need more professional discretion: Voices on the hours changes
In this Voices-series podcast, operators weigh in further on the hours changes as a House subcommittee hearing looms Nov. 21. Call 530-40-VOICE, 530-408-6423, to weigh on these and other issues.
November 18, 2013
Channel 19
Bon voyage â a final word on leaving trucking
Thomas Dempseyâs farewell to trucking âtoward a more stable industry, one that young people will want to enter, and current drivers will choose to stay with, and be proud to do.â
November 16, 2013
Voices
Fuel-island etiquette: Whatâs your biggest pet peeve?
Wendy Parker struck a nerve with her âShort fuses at the fuel islandâ blog post. It dealt with commonly expressed aggravation with long waits as some drivers use the island for things other than fueling.
November 13, 2013
Voices
Poll: Chief attraction of maintaining your own operating authority?
Is it that control over all aspects of the business yields greater cost-saving opportunities, better income (particularly with direct customers), or something else? Tell us what you think here.
November 13, 2013
Overdrive Radio
Hours: âIf it ainât broke, donât fix itâ
In this special-feature Voices podcast, readers weigh in on the bill that would put a moratorium on the restart changes, and other issues surrounding the hours of service. Leave a message at 530-40-VOICE to weigh in yourself.
November 11, 2013
Channel 19
A bone to the industry from an agency in the doghouse
Boosting the low-use mileage exemption just wonât be enough for some operators with CARB-noncompliant engines. For others, it doesnât change their thoughts on the agencyâs emissions regs.
November 11, 2013
Voices
Pick a carrier who invests in you
Make sure you get a carrier that is interested in you for the long haul; one you can make money with and that treats you well. Darrell Titus | Owner-operator, TNT2 Trucking Co.
November 11, 2013
Voices
Check the CSA report
Check the CSA report for one thing. If itâs bad go to your next pick.
November 11, 2013
Hours of Service
Poll: Have the new hours affected your income?
With the first quarter following the July 1 change in the hours of service rules well over and done, what has been the economic impact for your operation?
November 6, 2013
Voices
Talk of the road: House bill to hold hours changes
For bill supporters, key to convincing lawmakers to sign on to the effort may well be showing the economic impact of the new rule.
November 5, 2013
Voices
Earl Atlandt shares his knowledge as an owner-operator
October 31, 2013
Channel 19
Trucking music from down under; cargo theft in ATL, and more on prevention
Owner-operator Gordon Alkire recommends the War-Lok security devices for truck/trailer/cargo theft prevention â and a new trucking tune by Australian former driver Caede Ridgway.
October 28, 2013
Voices
Should time away from home be systematically limited?
Owner-operator Cary Goodman asks this question in a letter to the editor.
October 24, 2013
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