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FMCSA pulls Nationwide ELD from registry

For the second time this week, FMCSA has revoked the certification of an ELD from its list of registered devices. Also: Two insurers with new premium reduction opportunities with telematics/camera usage.

February 3, 2023

I-94 closure planned this weekend

A section of I-94 near Detroit will be closed in both directions this weekend. Also: New end yokes by Spicer available for replacement in Allison auto transmissions; six fleets seek waiver for flashing brake lights.

February 2, 2023

Trucks on highway in Detroit

Truck clipped by small plane during emergency landing on Texas highway

A small plane lost power as it approached a highway near Houston and made an emergency landing, clipping a trailer as it landed. Also: NHTSA denies request to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement; fleet wants pulsating brake lights on trailers.

January 27, 2023

Plane emergency landing on Texas highway

Is ATA starting to understand small trucking businesses?

In the first meeting of the new Congress' House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear spoke to the reps about issues trucking faces. Interestingly, perhaps oddly, he sounded at least at times like an owner-op.

February 2, 2023

ATA President and CEO Chris Spear

More freight fraud inbound? Pessimistic rates outlook sets the stage

The double brokers and ID thieves are most definitely back from the holiday vacation. Meanwhile, latest Bloomberg | Truckstop.com survey shows owners' increasingly pessimistic outlook for freight rates' immediate future, though some optimism remains.

February 1, 2023

Trucks Exiting Scale

ELD ONE fighting FMCSA registry revocation

ELD ONE's CEO said the company has been working with FMCSA on the issues and has a fix in the works. Also: Snow and ice advisories across Texas; RXO brokerage offering partnership, discount plan to carriers; latest Highway Angel.

February 1, 2023

FMCSA revokes another ELD from registry, asks for input on autonomous truck regs

The ELD ONE device failed to meet minimum ELD requirements, according to FMCSA. Also: FMCSA seeks public input on regs related to autonomous trucks; driver sentenced for Social Security fraud; Love's, Freightliner ink service partnership.

January 31, 2023

Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash

Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.

January 25, 2023

Three images of semi-truck crashes

NHTSA issues consent order to Volvo Group North America

NHTSA has issued a consent order with Volvo Group North America, stating the OEM failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements for 2017 issue.

January 30, 2023

Nova Bus LFS Artic

NHTSA begins trailer side-underride-guard rule process

The agency has sent an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to the White House for approval before it's published in the Federal Register. Also: Idaho launches new 511 app with trucker features; TA inks EV charging deal; Autocar trucks recalled.

January 30, 2023

side underride guard crash test

Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states

Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.

January 24, 2023

Tanker truck on highway

House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.

January 24, 2023

New bill would grease skids for under-21 drivers to work ports

Current federal law considers freight hauled from ports to another location in the same state as interstate commerce. Also: Michigan-based driver killed by set of runaway duals; new Women in Trucking leadership.

January 20, 2023

Containers at port

Colorado refinery shutdown prompts eight-state hours of service waiver

Drivers hauling gas, diesel and jet fuel in eight states are temporarily exempt from the 11-hour drive maximum. Also: Convoy intros instant bid responses in load board app; U.S. 95 closing in Vegas tonight; Highway Angel of the Year voting now open.

January 19, 2023

Suncor Commerce City refinery

Another trucker's HOS exemption request denied

FMCSA announced the denial of a waiver for an individual trucker from five provisions of the hours of service regs. Also: Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; parking, food options to remain at West Virginia Turnpike service plazas during renovations.

January 18, 2023

trucks parked at night

California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5

The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.

January 18, 2023

California highway with weigh station exit only sign

Former FMCSA investigator pleads guilty to extortion

The former border investigator admitted to accepting a payment in exchange for not reporting a carrier's safety violations. Also: Used truck sales tick up amid downward pricing pressure to close 2022; TA plans to open 20 locations in 2023.

January 17, 2023

fraud handcuffs

FMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requests

The agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.

January 13, 2023

hazmat training

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One owner-op's long road to steady dry-bulk freight, for the whole family

In this Overdrive Radio edition out on a dry-bulk haul with Kentucky-based John McCormick, the owner-operator lays out his own and his father's different histories in trucking. Their stories converged in recent years on this regular run.

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John Highley’s custom specialized-freight-hauling 2018 W900L

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Always headed home: Owner-op pulls in profit with a single goal in mind

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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