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Hot buttons: Should the U.S. military intervene in Syria?
With evidence of the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government in the civil war there fairly clear, the drums beating for military intervention have gotten louder. This poll asks for your view on any U.S. role.
August 27, 2013
Voices
How would you fix the problem of excessive loading/unloading delays?
From changes in how drivers are paid to new government regulation of shippers and receivers, the choices are many â and none particularly easy to implement. Which do you think would do the job best?
August 20, 2013
Channel 19
Trucker Tools in the gray lady; Channel 19 getting quieter?
The decline of the CB via the profusion of trucking smartphone apps and the phones themselves gets treatment in the NY Times, and readers weight in on why Channel 19 gotten quieter latelyâŚ
August 19, 2013
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Roundup: Return fire in owner-operator war, driverless trucks, truck-stop cuisineâŚ
Independent rebuttal to prognosticators of insurmountable challenges of the owner-operator model; Driverless trucks: income opportunity?; Insurance: âweâve got to stop this bill dead.â
August 15, 2013
Voices
Bailouts: No more, no way, no how
Almost 80 percent of readers said no to a federal bailout of Detroit as it faces bankruptcy.
August 12, 2013
Voices
Remembering a husband and hero
According to this account by Dalene Davies-Smoot, Bob Smootâs widow, Smoot, gunned down at work as a small fleet operator, was a true driverâs friend and advocate. âNext to his family, Bob loved his drivers and the industry.â
August 7, 2013
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How are CARB rules affecting your business?
With 1996-2004 model-year engines current under DPF retrofit or upgrade requirements and 2005-06 engines coming under the fun in January, this poll looks at owner-operatorsâ current California strategy.
August 7, 2013
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Lumper fees: Sometimes a little push-back works
Readers respond to Wendy Parkerâs âTo lump or not to lumpâŚâ story about the lumper fees common at grocery distributors â if carriers arenât being compensated for fees by shipper or receiver, then U.S. law has been violated.
August 6, 2013
Voices
Get oil changed regularly
I use Mobil Delvac in all my engines. And make sure oil changes are done on time.
August 2, 2013
Channel 19
More off/on-duty discussion
Debate continues over loading/unloading situations and what exactly consitutes âoff-dutyâ time under the new hours rule.
August 1, 2013
Voices
Track truck maintenance
Keep a record of your truck maintenance. It is a good reference for tracking things like tire wear, parts that have been replaced, or proof of repairs to show prospective buyers should you sell your truck or trailer.
July 31, 2013
Voices
Check tire pressure daily
Check tire pressure daily with a tire gauge. Tire thumpers are used for insuring tires are still inflated during your driving shift. Proper inflation can save your life.
July 31, 2013
Voices
The undeclared war on owner-operators
Reclassification, hours of service rules, increased equipment costs and state and local regulations on idling, parking and noise are smothering the owner-operator, writes Greg Fulton.
July 30, 2013
Voices
POLL: Why do carriers have difficulty finding new drivers?
Carriers are again talking âdriver shortageâ in a big way â what do you think? Why do so many seem to have so much difficulty recruiting new drivers?
July 29, 2013
Channel 19
Losing the golden triangle: More proof shippers (mis)use CSA
A small fleet owner on CSA: âWe lost our triangle, and it is incredible how much difference it has made. Many of our old customers ⌠called as soon as we lost the triangle.â
July 29, 2013
Voices
Readers to government: âClamp down on homeland spyingâ
A large majority of Overdrive readers favor limitations on the much-debated NSA spying effort.
July 29, 2013
Voices
Should U.S. taxpayers bail out Detroit?
Weigh in on the much-debated topic of late, part of our Hot Buttons series â should municipal bankruptcy protections be routine for the federal government?
July 24, 2013
Voices
Weighing in on the hours changes
Reader response to the hours changes that went into effect July 1 show operational limitations, with implications for revenue.
July 23, 2013
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