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Overdrive up for five prestigious Neal business journalism awards
Overdrive has been named a finalist in five categories for the Jesse H. Neal Awards, including Best Series, Best Subject-Related Package, Best Instructional Content, Best Podcast and Best Range of Work by a Single Author.
March 15, 2022
A truckin' start: The OTR origin stories of owner-op award finalists
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, hear how three competing nominees got their start, including award finalist five-timer Glen Horack, Iowa-based owner-operator Gene Houchin, and West Virginia-based team Allen and Sandy Smith.
March 11, 2022
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Cargo theft activity dipped but remained high in 2021
CargoNet reports it saw a 15% decrease in cargo theft activity last year, but thefts still accounted for $57.9 million in stolen cargo. Also: Two indicted in HHG moving fraud scheme; latest Highway Angel.
March 10, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business, live and in person, at MATS March 25
Overdrive's PIB owner-operator business-focused program, produced in partnership with ATBS, is excited to return this year with an in-person seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. local time.
March 4, 2022
Channel 19
Owner-operators report rates slipping against the rise in fuel
With diesel hitting all-time price highs this week, a majority of owners assessed fuel/maintenance cost inflation measured against revenue and noted the latter was starting to lag, despite efforts to combat dramatic cost pressures.
March 9, 2022
Business
Pilot announces $1B overhaul of stores, warns about diesel price volatility
The Pilot Company on Wednesday announced the business would spend $1 billion overhauling its stores and expanding food offerings and truck parking. But, the announcement came amid historic fuel price volatility, which Pilot's CEO cautioned about.
March 9, 2022
Regulations
Canadian ELD mandate enforcement delayed again | FMCSA removes duplicate requirement for drivers
The enforcement deadline is the first of next year. Also: FMCSA said the requirement that drivers report to their employers their convictions for traffic violations is redundant; FMCSA withdraws two rulemaking proposals; latest Highway Angel.
March 8, 2022
Regulations
Texas-based one-truck carrier 'done with trucking' after crash, FMCSA shutdown order
A week after its driver was shut down following a crash, one-truck Koboat Trucking was declared an imminent hazard though had already ceased operating. Also: KY, OH seek federal funding to ease I-75/71 bridge congestion; Volvo, Freightliner recalls.
March 7, 2022
Regulations
Teamsters, Labor Dept. meet to discuss truckers' job quality
The meeting covered various topics, including independent contractor classification and driver compensation, collective bargaining and more. Also: FMCSA expanding allowable windshield area for mounting safety tech; two new Love's.
March 4, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Will the national emergency declaration's COVID hours of service waiver extend again?
With a protest convoy on its way to the D.C. area calling for withdrawal of the emergency declaration that underpins it, and the government signaling a return to a non-emergency footing, this Overdrive Radio details prospects for the COVID hours waiver.
March 3, 2022
Trucker of the Year
Experience pays dividends for Owner-Operator of the Year finalist Gene Houchin
Shenandoah, Iowa-based Gene Houchin has been hauling over-the-road since 1973. He got his start working for a local grain elevator and, after proving his skill backing trucks onto the elevator, got his chance to drive a truck hauling grain.
March 2, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: When to upgrade your truck
Rules of thumb on when it’s time to trade your old rig for a newer one.
November 20, 2019
Business
POLL: How's your business faring in the daily battle against fuel, maintenance cost inflation?
Are you losing the battle or winning the war? Brokers starting to push back in negotiations? Shippers balking at ever-increasing fuel surcharges and contract renegotiation? Or is everything hunky dory ... Weigh in here.
March 1, 2022
Business
Michigan's spring weight restrictions begin Friday | $3M drug bust at border
Beginning Friday, March 4, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways. Also: Mexican-licensed arrested after $2.9M in meth found in partially fake load of onions; Brandon, Manitoba, KW dealer back with new location.
March 1, 2022
Regulations
COVID hours of service waiver extended through May
FMCSA extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration waiving certain hours regs through May 31 but will end CDL/med cert waivers April 15. Also: DOT working toward oral fluid drug testing; spot market's latest; International trucks recalled.
February 28, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA clarifying accident-register guidance | Penn. weather closures, construction in Ariz.
FMCSA is clarifying that x-rays do not count as "medical treatment" as it relates to carriers' accident registers. Also: Truck restrictions on PA highways tonight; I-10 WB closure; TCA college-scholarship fund applications open early.
February 24, 2022
Business
The 'Amazon effect,' take two: Is long haul trucking fading away?
While big tech, government and some trucking leaders pushed more regional, shorter hauls, the pandemic's shown the need for long-haul operators hasn't gone the way of the dinosaur. Length-of-haul trends/preferences present a mixed picture on the ground.
February 24, 2022
Trucker of the Year
Smart business decisions pay off for Owner-Operator of the Year finalist team
Allen and Sandy Smith, leased to National Carriers, run a "super solo" operation more than a full-on team operation at this point in their career. They're finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year honor – the winner will receive $25,000.
February 23, 2022
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