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Partners in Business tip: Carry a notebook with your receipt envelope
This notebook — or alternately, a log kept in a document on your smartphone or other mobile device — will be used to record those expenses for which you cannot obtain a receipt.
July 22, 2020
Trucking groups petition DOT for truck parking expansion | 3G sunsetting begins
Two key trucking orgs penned a joint letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg advocating for expanded truck parking. Also: AT&T 3G networks shutting down today; southern Arizona enforcement blitz ongoing this week; new Pilot in New Mexico.
February 22, 2022
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U.S. governors, Canadian provincial leaders want truckers' border vax exemption reinstated
Sixteen U.S. governors and two Canadian premiers asked President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau to end the vaccine mandates for cross-border truckers. Also: More live music planned for MATS; KeepTruckin ELD now certified in Canada.
February 18, 2022
Business
Hirschbach acquiring John Christner Trucking, creating reefer giant
Hirschbach owner and CEO Brad Pinchuk has high expectations for the union, saying "these two organizations should be united and fit together like two puzzle pieces."
February 17, 2022
Regulations
Another Texas small fleet shut down | New EPA regs in development
FMCSA ordered the shutdown of 4 Life Transport, which had connections with another Texas-based carrier shut down in January. Also: COVID HOS waiver applies to autos/parts; EPA working up new truck emissions regs.
February 16, 2022
Trucker of the Year
Teamwork key to Owner-Operator of the Year finalist Glen Horack’s success
Horack, who's leased to Prime, Inc., is one of three finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest. The winner, announced at the Truckload Carriers Associations's Truckload 2022 convention in Las Vegas next month, will win $25,000.
February 16, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Driving habits and tire life
Many of the problems caused by bad driving habits show up as uneven tire wear. Even absent poor driving, check your tires daily for irregular wear.
July 2, 2020
Overdrive Extra
What do insurance companies use to calculate our insurance premium rates?
Insurance agent/longtime owner-operator W. Joel Baker breaks down why his own first annual trucking insurance premium was so high when he got authority -- most of the factors that go into an insurance rate are under your control.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA's safety ratings trend negative: A majority issued in 2021 were Conditional
In 2021, in stark contrast to most recent years, a majority of all audits that concluded with a safety rating ended with the carrier getting a Conditional rating. Ratings and audits continued to decline, with Satisfactory ratings in ever-shorter supply.
February 10, 2022
Business
ATRI: G.W. Bridge remains worst truck bottleneck in U.S. | FMCSA shuts down Mexico/U.S.-licensed hauler
ATRI released its annual Top 100 Truck Bottleneck List, led by the I-95/SR 4 interchange at the George Washington Bridge. What's your biggest bottleneck? Also: Mexico/U.S.-licensed driver shut down after drug, license violations; more.
February 9, 2022
Regulations
POLL: Independents/small fleets, have you been audited within the last year?
With FMCSA and state law enforcement's turn to purely "off-site" audits, conducted entirely away from any independent/small fleet's place of business, what's been your experience in the past year?
February 9, 2022
Business
Fuel prices spike to nearly $4/gallon | Spot rates up, though demand picture mixed
The national average price for diesel jumped 10.5 cents last week. Also: After a fairly flat-to-down first month of the year on the spot market, truck postings to Truckstop.com rose 12.7%; TCA opens Highway Angel of the Year voting to the public.
February 8, 2022
Regulations
Ottawa declares state of emergency as OOIDA calls for end to border vax mandates
As protests continue to roil Canada's capital city and cause delays at the border, trucking orgs are calling for cross-border haulers' right to choose their vaccination status both North and South.
February 7, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA says CDL holders' drug violations up 10% in 2021 | Training regs now live
The latest monthly report highlighting FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse data shows a 10.2% increase in reported drug violations in 2021 compared to 2020. Also: FMCSA's Training Provider Registry goes live; latest Highway Angel.
February 7, 2022
Regulations
Winter storm prompts FMCSA hours regs suspension in 41 states, D.C. | Senate bill would address port challenges
The bill, among other things, addresses the assessment of detention and demurrage charges by ocean carriers and others. Also: Winter weather prompts HOS suspension in most of U.S.; new TA Service Center in Wyoming; latest Highway Angel; more.
February 4, 2022
Business
Canadian police weigh options at 'unlawful blockade' at Coutts port of entry in Alberta
The Alberta RCMP has announced it would take "further action" to clear what it called an "unlawful blockade" by demonstrators at the Coutts port of entry. Here's what's going on, and how drivers can avoid delays.
February 2, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Save for retirement
If you don’t have a retirement account, here are some tips on how to start one, and how to get the most out of it.
June 17, 2020
Life
Country star set to headline MATS concert | Fuel prices jump again
Multi-platinum album country artist Clay Walker will perform for free at MATS. Also: Fuel prices jump again to continue 2022 gains; Trucker Tools adds new ELD partner; Lane closure planned for I-515 in Las Vegas tonight; Quebec 3PL's COVID-vax clinic.
February 1, 2022
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