Workforce

May 6, 2021

Support mounts for under-21 interstate drivers

In order to qualify for the proposed apprenticeship program, candidates must complete at least 400 hours of additional training.

April 14, 2021

Workforce

Studying impact of automation on drivers' jobs 'a priority' for FMCSA

Acting FMCSA Administrator Meera Joshi acknowledged Wednesday that automated vehicles could pose a threat to driving jobs. Also, trucker shut down for drug violations; and legislation was intro'd to allow under-21 interstate drivers with more training.

March 11, 2021

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Safety

Tips for staying safe when civil protests spill onto highways

As protests continue in several cities across the United States, here’s a look back at tips offered to drivers who find themselves in the middle of a large gathering of people on a highway.

July 21, 2020

Business

Staying safe during civil protests when avoidance not possible

When routes are blocked and avoidance is impossible, heed these tips for keeping yourself safe during protests. Learn more on Overdrive today.

June 10, 2020

Business

Michigan police ticket 175 truckers in two-week unsafe driving crackdown

Officers also issued 878 citations to passenger drivers for various violations. Officers were looking for violations by both passenger vehicles and trucks such as improper lane use, careless and reckless driving, speeding, following too closely and failure to yield the right-of-way.

July 23, 2019

Business

Michigan police targeting unsafe truckers, car drivers in two-week enforcement campaign

Michigan State Police’s Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) enforcement campaign will focus on aggressive driving by passenger vehicles and trucks along I-94 between Jackson and Taylor. Officers will be looking for improper lane use, speeding and more on June 3-7 and June 10-14.

June 3, 2019

Business

GAO recommends annual underride guard inspections, side underride guard research

The U.S. Government Accountability Office this week released a new report on truck underride guards, offering four recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation about improving data collection, inspections and more for the devices.

April 16, 2019

Business

Trucking law: Your gun rights on private property

What’s the law on fleets’ gun prohibition policies?

March 22, 2019

Business

CVSA names Werner driver International Driver Excellence Award winner

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has named Werner Enterprises driver Timothy Dean its 2019 International Driver Excellence Award winner.

March 6, 2019

Business

Collision avoidance systems, sleep apnea testing among NTSB’s Most Wanted safety improvements

Among recommendations that could impact the trucking industry are eliminating distracted driving, eliminating alcohol and drug impairment, reducing speeding-related crashes, increasing collision avoidance systems, reducing fatigue-related accidents, requiring sleep apnea screening and testing.

February 4, 2019

Simulation Of Fusion’s Unique Stationary Vehicle Alert

Business

IIHS: Eight largest trailer manufacturers now offer safe rear underride guards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the eight largest trailer manufacturers in North America to qualify for its ToughGuard award.

October 15, 2018

Business

NTSB touts benefits of driver-, road-facing dashcams

The NTSB highlighted how driver and road-facing dashcams can not only increase safety, but also help truckers involved in accidents prove they aren't at fault.

September 14, 2018

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Voices

POLL: How often do you wear your truck’s seatbelt when hauling?

Will you answer yes, always; yes, most of the time; sometimes, but not usually; or never? Let us know your answer here on Overdrive.

July 10, 2018

Business

Deadly 2016 truck crash prompts NTSB to reiterate call for truck safety reforms

In the June 2016 crash, a seven-passenger SUV with a total of 11 occupants was hit from behind by a 2016 Volvo tractor-trailer on I-70 near Goodland, Kansas, killing six and injuring five. NTSB found fault with both the trucker and the SUV driver.

March 16, 2018

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Business

TCA names 18 safest fleets for 2017

The fleets are now eligible for one of two grand prizes – one for carriers with a total annual mileage of less than 25 million miles, and one for carriers with more than 25 million miles per year.

January 18, 2018

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Business

CarriersEdge launches new trip planning, delivery training course

The new training module, “Trip Planning, Parking and Deliveries,” uses a mixture of text, graphics and photos, real-life illustrations, quizzes and more to deliver the content to drivers.

December 8, 2017

Business

Recall issued for 2.5 million Kidde fire extinguishers sold in trucks

According to the CPSC recall notice, nearly 38 million Kidde fire extinguishers are included in the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 2.5 million of those were sold with trucks and RVs.

November 3, 2017

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Meet the 2021 Overdrive's Pride & Polish champs

Six trucks and their owners were named winners across seven categories, with four for working trucks (two each for bobtail and combo, delineated by year), one for limited mileage, one for antique and one for interior.

CPAP recall leaves truck drivers with sleep apnea between a rock and a hard place

Senate: AEB, under-21 apprenticeships in; insurance hike, parking funding out

Kiegan Nelson drives this 2020 Peterbilt 389 for Rollin' Transport, out of Richfield, Wisconsin. The truck won Best of Show at the 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs in Hampshire, Illinois.

Rollin' Transport takes home Best of Show from SuperRigs

Rand McNally OverDryve™ 8 Pro II - Stay connected for the long haul™

What's your biggest business challenge as an owner-operator?

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