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How to master work-life balance while trucking over-the-road
This week's Overdrive Radio features our in-depth talk with Adam Wingfield and Jason Cowan on processes that can help owner-operators and small fleet owners find better balance long-term.
June 19, 2023
Rand McNally releases updated Motor Carriers' Road Atlas
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The 2024 version of the popular Motor Carriers' Road Atlas features updated fuel tax information, restricted routes, low clearance and weigh stations; revised city-to-city mileage directory; updated I-95 exit numbers for Rhode Island and more.
June 19, 2023
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July 16, 2024
National Labor Relations Board, again, alters independent contractor classification standard
For the third time in a decade, NLRB is altering how it considers whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Also: I-96 closures planned in Detroit this weekend; Dana's EZ-ID tool for driveshaft parts ID, ordering.
June 16, 2023
Regulations
Do dispatch services need broker authority? FMCSA issues final guidance
FMCSA mostly stands by its interim guidance from November 2022 on its definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent," and when dispatch services should be considered brokers or agents. The agency did make some changes for clarification, however.
June 16, 2023
Regulations
Effort to roll back EPA regs ends at Biden's desk, as FMCSA mulls 'proficiency exams' for authority
President Biden announced Wednesday he vetoed a resolution that would have nullified EPA's latest heavy-duty emissions regs. Also: FMCSA considering safety proficiency exam for new entrant carriers; eight states launch autonomous vehicle forum.
June 15, 2023
Hours of Service
Low fuel inventories prompt HOS waiver for fuel haulers | I-80 closures upcoming
An emergency declaration exempts drivers transporting fuels into or within South Dakota from HOS regs. Also: I-80 closures planned in California later this summer; trailer parts distributor acquired by holding company; latest Highway Angel.
June 13, 2023
Business
Pennsylvania I-95 collapse: Truck-safe detours and alternate routes
Truck drivers and fleet owners share alternative routes and detours to work around the bridge collapse on Pennsylvania's stretch of I-95 near Philly.
June 13, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Demanding an hourly-pay standard for truckers: ‘A rising tide lifts all boats’
Annual employee-driver wages averaged $38,618 in 1980. Adjusted to 2015 dollars, the figure would have been more than $111,000 a year and well more than that today. Clifford Petersen offers this path to get there.
June 13, 2023
Business
Same old spot market or 'totally different world'?
Plenty eschew the personal in the owner-op/broker relationship, seeing it only natural in a down market that a broker might cancel over $50 on a rate. Others see fundamental changes for the worse this cycle. Also: Rate-negotiation tips for the long haul.
June 8, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Trucking with authority, take two: Another run at independence for owner-operator Matthew Karr
"Strike when the market's cold" -- you could consider it a maxim for the outlook on small business for Overdrive May Trucker of the Month Matthew Karr, coming off an excellent profit year hauling fuel leased. Run through his history on Overdrive Radio.
June 12, 2023
Business
Spot market at bottom, contract projected to continue falling: FTR
The spot market is at the bottom and may have already turned the corner upward. The bad news? It's at the bottom. More from FTR's "State of Freight" presentation/discussion.
June 9, 2023
Business
In a tough spot market, strong relationships with those who feed you will pay off
Fewer loads available, too many truckers competing for those loads. Such has been the case in recent times. As the market hits bottom, relationships with brokers or direct shippers is more important than ever.
June 8, 2023
Business
DOL nominee Su not calling for AB 5 on national level
President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Department of Labor faced the House Education and Workforce Committee Wednesday.
June 7, 2023
Channel 19
Towing horror stories: $7,000 for a cross-town haul
More tales of predatory towing, where owner-operators are too often misled and charged thousands, sometimes in ways that clash with local rules and regulations. Here's what happened, and ideas on ways to fight back.
June 7, 2023
Regulations
Trucker bathroom-access bill is back | Diesel continues slide, rates maintain
House Reps. Troy Nehls and Chrissy Houlahan reintroduced the bipartisan legislation to require shippers/receivers to grant bathroom access to truck drivers. Also: Diesel falls toward late-2021 levels, rates maintain, and car-haul load platform updates.
June 7, 2023
Regulations
Canada waives hours regs for Nova Scotia wildfire relief haulers
Transport Canada is suspending HOS regs for Canadian haulers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week is next month; CDLDU voices opposition to speed limiters; Arrow Truck Sales leaving Texas.
June 6, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA: COVID-era CDL testing waiver shouldn't be permanent | I-75, other closures upcoming
In a report to Congress, FMCSA voiced safety concerns over making a COVID-era CDL testing waiver permanent. Also: Two charged in scheme to embezzle funds from small fleet; highway closures planned in Michigan, Rhode Island; 91k Internationals recalled.
June 5, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Another reason to fight traffic tickets: Convictions can impact your safety ratings
Last year, according to compliance consultant Jeff Davis in this edition of Overdrive Radio, FMCSA modified its safety rating methodology significantly. For the first time, auditors could include traffic-ticket convictions in a carrier's safety rating.
June 5, 2023
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