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POLL: Do you use a weigh-station bypassing system?

Are weigh-station bypassing systems worth the expense? This new poll probes the extent of bypass use among owner-operators.

May 2, 2018

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Readers more open to gun purchase restrictions after latest shootings

Following the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, which spawned a wave of student-led demonstrations around the nation, more than a third of Overdrive readers signaled agreement that it was time for at least some change in gun-purchase restrictions.

April 23, 2018

Gun Control Hot Button

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Syria: Readers split on military engagement in Syria over chemical weapons use

The largest share of poll respondents endorsed what the U.S. government, with French and British allies, ultimately did late Friday — launch dozens of missiles at Syrian targets related to weapons delivery and production. A sizable 44 percent favored no further U.S. military intervention in the country.

April 16, 2018

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POLL: U.S. military retaliation in Syria in the event of chemical-weapons-use confirmation — should it happen?

With possible chemical-weapons use by the Syrian government again being reported and investigated by the international community and President Trump threatening missile strikes and/or further measures, what’s your view on expanded U.S. military engagement in the country?

April 13, 2018

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Amazon: The 800-pound gorilla still in need of a few good lumpers

This week’s Overdrive Radio podcast edition tells the story of an Amazon load hauled by Gary and Ondena Caraway, whose fine print said 12-48 hours would be required for unload at the Edwardsville, Ill., facility. When that 48 hours turned into a week…. Well, let’s just say they were not happy indeed….

April 12, 2018

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Report: Truckers take to D.C. streets (one Tased and arrested) and engage FMCSA, Congress on hours change, more

Grassroots groups of owner-operators and drivers returned 30-40 power units to Constitution Ave. between the White House and Washington monument yesterday, April 9, to press concerns to the public, lawmakers and regulators over the ELD mandate and hours of service flexibility. In an otherwise productive day, according to participants, one owner-op tells a story of use of force gone wrong.

April 10, 2018

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POLL: What’s happened to the parking situation since the ELD mandate?

Have peak parking-congestion periods extended, or do spaces seem more available when you need them? Are you paying to reserve spaces, or running at night to avoid peak times? Weigh in here.

March 28, 2018

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Hours of Service

FMCSA administrator hits a buzzsaw of criticism and frustration at MATS listening session

The good news: Martinez and other officials are for once at least seeming to understand owner-ops’ principal problem with the hours of service rule. And the 14-hour conversations keep on keeping on.

March 24, 2018

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Double-brokered loads, ELD issues, pausing that 14-hour clock already: Friday podcast round-up

This edition of Overdrive Radio further digs in around the expectation mismatch between brokers and carriers in load negotiations — plus more views on the potential for hours of service change from readers.

March 16, 2018

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Trucking Moves America Forward raised $1M in 2017

TMAF used its fundraising efforts to promote the image of truckers and the trucking industry through billboard campaigns and media campaigns across the country last year.

March 14, 2018

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Overdrive Extra

Faces of the Road: Open-deck specialized hauler Randy ‘Kemosabbi’ Cunha

Do shippers and in-house brokers have an interest in seeing to it that their freight bill isn’t financing someone’s Maserati? “Shippers need to become more educated about what happens to these loads once they’re given to the brokers,” Cunha says, in this “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer’s Overdrive Extra debut.

March 13, 2018

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POLL: How often do you max out your cumulative on-duty hours?

How frequently do you run out of your available cumulative on-duty hours (70 in 8 days, or 60 in 7)?

March 13, 2018

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Managing ridiculous expectations handed down from brokers

A talk with small fleet owner Leander Richmond for this Overdrive Radio podcast reveals some brokers have gone so far as to make it a contract stipulation that the carrier will be required to send proof of delivery within an hour of offload – or lose all claim to payment for that load. Sound outrageous? We thought so, too, but there’s more. Take a listen.

March 7, 2018

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POLL: What’s been your biggest issue with ELD equipment?

If you’re among the numerous owner-operators who’ve been forced into transitioning to e-logs in recent times, what’s been the biggest issue you’ve experienced with your provider/device, if any?

March 5, 2018

POLL: Which service would you most like to see if rest areas were commercialized?

President Trump’s proposed infrastructure package would allow states to commercialize rest areas. If the package is approved by Congress, what services would you like to see states add to rest areas? Weigh in here.

February 28, 2018

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POLL: Your most-recent truck purchase: Bought new, used, or leased?

Owner-operators, was your most recent truck acquisition a new or glider purchase, a used-truck purchase or a straight lease or lease-purchase? Weigh in here pursuant to an upcoming feature on the truck-purchasing landscape.

February 25, 2018

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POLL: Where do you stand on gun purchasing restrictions?

Are further restrictions on gun purchasing needed? As debate grows over the issue in the wake of the Florida school shooting, another in a line of massacres, this poll asks for your thoughts on purchasing restrictions, enforcement of existing laws and more.

February 23, 2018

Gun Control Hot Button

Trump’s progress report: Favorable to mixed for readers

At the anniversary of Donald Trump’s first year in office, we asked readers how they felt he was doing so far — results were largely favorable, with some qualifiers around the ELD mandate and his governing style.

February 16, 2018

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How military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to success

A special Overdrive Radio marks Veterans Day, commemorating the military service of so many around the United States, and in American trucking. Here we honor the stories of two vets -- Army and Navy, respectively -- who are equally clear-eyed emphasizing what their service meant for their long careers as business owners.

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Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals

Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran

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