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If the ‘sky is falling’ with sleep apnea: What about when ‘it lands and nothing really happens?’
“Nothing seems to address the situation where it has been a symptom, has been tested, and is being treated successfully.” –Dan Tucker on needed apnea coverage; FMCSA says two-year certification up to the examiner
January 22, 2015
2014 polling on apnea treatment incidence
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10 more classic cabovers — all from you
A collection of great photos uploaded by Overdrive readers of COEs still in use and/or long-retired.
January 20, 2015
Ken James 1986 K100
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Voices
POLL: Did you carry health insurance through 2014?
Will you be paying the penalty for not carrying insurance in 2014 come tax time? What was your health-insurance situation last year?
January 19, 2015
Obamacare state map
Voices
Readers sound off on FMCSA’s border move
U.S. truck operators see cheaper rates, more crashes and lower driver pay as possible effects of FMCSA’s expansion of cross-border trucking with Mexico.
January 15, 2015
World Trade Bridge, Laredo, Texas, from the U.S. side.
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POLL: Long-term impacts of U.S.-Mexico cross-border long-haul?
This poll follows the U.S. government’s recent announcement of an impending opening of long-haul cross-border opportunity for Mexican carriers? What will be the primary U.S. result, as you see it?
January 12, 2015
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Change starts with one step, and all that jazz
“‘Operation Positive Press’ has begun. … I believe positive changes can be achieved. Go make good stories for us, get the word out. 2015 is the Year of the Trucker.”
January 9, 2015
Click through the image, taken of drivers laid over at Lindsey’s Cafe in the Plateau Truck Stop during the West Texas ice storm on New Year’s Eve, to read the Van Horn Advocate story, about the Cafe’s remaining open to serve stranded truckers and ring in the new year.
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Hours regs starting to ‘look like the tax code’
“Pretty soon our HOS rules are going to look like the tax code.” –Tom Strese, commenting on news of another niche exemption request from the 30-minute break.
January 9, 2015
Click through the image for more detail on the California Farm Bureau Federation request relative to hive haulers and the required 30-minute break.
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Arctic blast hits much of the country
How are you staying warm? Readers answer the question — and more on where temps are expected to go through the week.
January 8, 2015
cold temps map
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Business trending better in 2015, operators say
Four in 10 readers believe 2015 holds better prospects than 2014 for their businesses.
January 2, 2015
truck running uphill
Voices
POLL: Will you buy health insurance on the exchanges this year?
The health-insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” are back open for a three-month period. What are your plans for health-insurance coverage this year?
January 1, 2015
Voices
Regulators: Santa Inc.’s authority revoked over medical cards, hours violations, more
When we attempted to reach out to Mr. Claus for confirmation of this grave report, his secretary referred us to the FMCSA Register, which showed a Dec. 23 listing for new operating authority granted to Claus LLC.
December 24, 2014
santa truck
Voices
POLL: Owner-operators, will 2015 be better than 2014 for your business?
2014 is close to being in the books — what’s the outlook from where you’re sitting for the new year?
December 24, 2014
Screenshot 2014-11-27 at 7.12.11 PM
Voices
POLL: What’s your view of the Obama administration’s move to normalize relations with Cuba?
With the President moving to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba with the long-established embargo in effect, what’s your view of the move? Tell us here.
December 19, 2014
hotbuttons
Hours of Service
POLL: How often do you use the 34-hour restart?
Since the 2013 changes to the hours of service, the 34-hour restart has been restricted to use only once per week — how often have you utilized it to reset your hours in the period since?
December 11, 2014
hours-chart
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Audio mailbag: FMCSA ‘barked up the wrong tree’ with 2013-implemented restart changes
Podcast: In the wake of Congressional efforts to force a stay on the 2013 restart provisions of truckers’ hours of service this week, readers weighed in on their view of the so-called ‘Collins amendment.’
December 10, 2014
Parking and hours of service
Voices
Would widespread use of body cameras by law enforcement improve policing?
Would body cameras be effective accountability/evidence tool for law enforcement? The President certainly seems to think so. Tell us what you think in this poll.
December 8, 2014
Voices
POLL: Is it time to raise the fuel tax to fund highways?
An Oregon Democrat and a Wisconsin Republican recently joined forces in the House of Representatives to push a 15-cent fuel-tax hike introduced last year.
December 5, 2014
diesel-fuel
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Round-up: Black Out in a white-out, and a little photo-caption fun
Charles Timbrook’s Black Out custom Freightliner encounters some white stuff; and: Professional speeds for professional drivers in reader photo captions.
November 29, 2014
governor speed limits
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