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Pilot celebrating more than 100 store remodels
Through Pilot's $1 billion New Horizons initiative, it has remodeled more than 100 locations across its network with updated features, including renovated restrooms, showers, drivers' lounges and more.
December 8, 2023
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FMCSA's Hutcheson updates enforcement policy on sexual assault
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson made it clear on Thursday that if a CDL holder uses a commercial truck in the act of sexual assault, they'll lose their CDL for a period of time.
December 7, 2023
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No sign of missing Iowa trucker after two weeks, 100K-acre search
The driver's truck was found stopped on Highway 71 near Sac City, Iowa, with a load of pigs and his personal belongings in and around the rig. Also: Bill intro'd to ease TSA credentialing process; MATS registration open; MHC Kenworth opens new dealership.
December 7, 2023
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Parking
Arizona reveals truck parking expansion plan
The state's statewide truck parking implementation plan would add 846 truck parking spaces across Arizona. Also: Florida seeks CDL testing waiver; Landstar names next president, CEO.
December 5, 2023
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Equipment
I-90 briefly closes after 30 semis 'spun out' | E-truck charging depot planned for Port of Long Beach
A brief snow storm shuttered I-90 in Washington state. Also: California's new drayage truck regs means more chargers are urgently needed; FleetDrive 360 added to Truckstop Partner Marketplace; 750,000th Pete rolls off Denton assembly line.
December 1, 2023
Snoqualmie Pass WSDOT snow plow
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'Crew rest': A military approach to protecting truckers' off-duty time from interruption
Former U.S. Air Force Loadmaster James Year envisions using military flight rules to protect drivers' off-duty time by allowing drivers to cite foolhardy shippers, brokers, even inspectors for interrupting "crew rest."
November 30, 2023
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Regulations
Michigan man locked up for $40M trucking 'investment' Ponzi scheme, other fraud
Michigan-based Franklin Ray was sentenced to 212 months in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a trucking company investment Ponzi scheme. Also: Another guilty plea in emissions "delete" case; Truckstop adds load notifications to app; more.
November 29, 2023
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Regulations
Infrastructure failure or 'reckless driver': Shoulder rollover 'preventable'?
When a car veered directly into this trucker's path, he braked hard, steering safe to a shoulder. To his horror, it turned out to be so soft his rig slowly rolled onto its side, in a ditch. His carrier judged the accident preventable, and he appealed. ...
November 29, 2023
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Regulations
I-94 enforcement blitz under way | I-10 lane closures planned
Michigan's "Eyes on 94" commercial vehicle enforcement operation was ongoing through Dec. 1. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; I-10 lane closures planned near Baton Rouge through next week.
November 28, 2023
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Overdrive Extra
How a 'Diesel Fool' became the 'Highway Preacher': Paul Leger
New Brunswick, Canada-headquartered Paul Leger speaks fluent trucker. On the road to his ministry around the Irving Big Stop in Salisbury, he ran U.S. lanes out of Toronto, then no-logbook Maritimes multi-stops before a spiritual transformation.
November 28, 2023
Paul Leger
Life
Police searching for missing trucker in Iowa | Wyo. issues high-wind warnings
A truck driver has been missing in Iowa since Tuesday, Nov. 21, after his vehicle was found abandoned on the road. Also: High winds expected: I-80; Volvo recalls some trucks with passenger bench seats; DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking meeting.
November 27, 2023
David Schultz
Overdrive Extra
Happy Thanksgiving!
If you're enjoying a little downtime over-the-road or at home, know that we're thankful for all of you here at Overdrive. Enjoy this run back through some of the Reader Rigs entries who've helped serve it up in this and Thanksgivings past. ...
November 23, 2023
Ken Brodeur's KW and a Thanksgiving message from Overdrive
Life
U.S.-Canada border crossings closed after vehicle explosion
A vehicle explosion shut down all the ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada in Western New York near Niagara Falls on Wednesday. Most were reopened late in the day.
November 22, 2023
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Life
CargoNet: 'Extremely high' cargo theft threat looms for Thanksgiving
CargoNet offers a number of tips and best practices to help mitigate the risk of theft over the holiday weekend. Also: Kenworth launches video series celebrating 100th anniversary; CVSA plans Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; more.
November 21, 2023
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Regulations
Truck drivers lose case against fleet over Calif. labor laws | I-10 back open
The truck drivers, employed by a non-California-based fleet, claimed the company didn't meet certain California payment requirements. Also: I-10 back open in L.A.; certain severe-duty Peterbilts with Cummins L9N engines recalled.
November 20, 2023
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Life
Speed limiters for cars? | Calif. now planning to reopen I-10 next week
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday the interstate in Los Angeles can safely reopen Nov. 21. Also: NTSB recommends speed limiters for cars following crash investigation; new TA Express in Louisiana.
November 17, 2023
I-10 fire Los Angeles
Life
I-10 still shut down, yet California officials expect partial reopening next month
Gov. Gavin Newsom said crews are ahead of schedule on L.A. fire clean-up efforts, allowing repairs to begin sooner than anticipated. Also: New tire-wear-diagnostics app; Pilot hosting annual holiday campaign with giveaways, more; latest Highway Angel.
November 16, 2023
I-10 fire damage in Los Angeles
Life
I-70 WB shut down in Ohio after fiery crash
The crash involved a truck that rear-ended a charter bus, resulting in three fatalities and 15 injuries. Also: J.B. Hunt and BNSF's partnership looks to move freight from truck to rail; medical waste pickup/disposal company seeks HOS waiver; new Love's.
November 14, 2023
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FMCSA authority revocation anomaly: BOC3 blanket companies cleared out
A whopping 1,700-plus authority revocations in one day last month, outside FMCSA's usual revocation cadence, turned heads around Thanksgiving. FMCSA removed several blanket BOC3 companies from its system, putting trucker clients in shutdown risk.
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