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Readers sound off on FMCSAâs border move
U.S. truck operators see cheaper rates, more crashes and lower driver pay as possible effects of FMCSAâs expansion of cross-border trucking with Mexico.
January 15, 2015
Voices
POLL: Long-term impacts of U.S.-Mexico cross-border long-haul?
This poll follows the U.S. governmentâs 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
Voices
Change starts with one step, and all that jazz
ââOperation Positive Pressâ 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.â
January 9, 2015
Voices
Hours regs starting to âlook like the tax codeâ
âPretty soon our HOS rules are going to look like the tax code.â âTom Strese, commenting on news of another niche exemption request from the 30-minute break.
January 9, 2015
Voices
Arctic blast hits much of the country
How are you staying warm? Readers answer the question â and more on where temps are expected to go through the week.
January 8, 2015
Channel 19
Business trending better in 2015, operators say
Four in 10 readers believe 2015 holds better prospects than 2014 for their businesses.
January 2, 2015
Voices
POLL: Will you buy health insurance on the exchanges this year?
The health-insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, or âObamacare,â 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.âs 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
Voices
POLL: Owner-operators, will 2015 be better than 2014 for your business?
2014 is close to being in the books â whatâs the outlook from where youâre sitting for the new year?
December 24, 2014
Voices
POLL: Whatâs your view of the Obama administrationâs move to normalize relations with Cuba?
With the President moving to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba with the long-established embargo in effect, whatâs your view of the move? Tell us here.
December 19, 2014
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 â how often have you utilized it to reset your hours in the period since?
December 11, 2014
Overdrive Radio
Audio mailbag: FMCSA âbarked up the wrong treeâ with 2013-implemented restart changes
Podcast: In the wake of Congressional efforts to force a stay on the 2013 restart provisions of truckersâ hours of service this week, readers weighed in on their view of the so-called âCollins amendment.â
December 10, 2014
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
Channel 19
Round-up: Black Out in a white-out, and a little photo-caption fun
Charles Timbrookâs Black Out custom Freightliner encounters some white stuff; and: Professional speeds for professional drivers in reader photo captions.
November 29, 2014
Voices
Giving thanks: Driver dispatches
We asked, and you told. Here find a round-up of readersâ answers to the question âWhat are you thankful for?â Happy Thanksgiving from all the staff at Overdrive!
November 27, 2014
Channel 19
Some readers show favor for the public visibility of CSAâs carrier scores
And what about driversâ information? some readers ask as broad swathes of trucking industry representatives call for hiding carrier CSA scores.
November 25, 2014
Voices
POLL: Whatâs your cost per mile?
Operating costs can vary widely, depending on truck and freight size and weight, regions of operation, routes and many other variables. Whatâs been your cost per mile most recently?
November 24, 2014
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