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Does trucking have 'seriously' under-reported cocaine problem?
A new study from the Trucking Alliance uses hair drug testing results to suggest that drivers actually use cocaine more than marijuana, and that hair testing would essentially double the number of disqualified drivers. But plenty questions remain.
January 14, 2022
Top of his game: Owner-Operator of the Year Bryan Smith
With as close a handle on costs as it's possible to have, owner-op Bryan Smith did very well in 2021 despite significant cost inflation. His business acumen is built on an exemplary career with a work-life balance successfully struck.
January 13, 2022
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OSHA clarified vaccine mandate's non-application for most truck drivers | Canada relaxes border vax mandate
The mandate would only have affected workers at employers with 100+ employees, and the majority of truck drivers at those fleets would be precluded from it. Also: Canada relaxes border vax requirement; N.Y. to allow third-party CDL road testers; more.
January 13, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Develop a business plan
A business plan is very important for all owner-operators. It can outline many aspects of your operation such as freight types, pay rates and much more.
May 27, 2020
Business
Pay-per-day insurance? High-tech startup Lula thinks it's found its trucking niche
This high-tech venture capital-backed insurance startup promises to save independents and small fleets money by offering pay-by-the-day insurance rates and an "empathetic" approach. While the concept is novel, watchers have their questions.
January 11, 2022
Regulations
Canada to begin enforcing COVID vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers Jan. 15
Operators from the U.S. without the vaccine will be turned away, while unvaccinated Canadian drivers will have to quarantine for 14 days. Also: Two I-90 rest areas reopening; reefer maker bundling telematics amid 3G sunset; latest Highway Angel
January 10, 2022
Business
Milan Supply Chain Solutions acquired, UPS & Amazon expat to lead new company
The new Atlanta-based consolidated carrier will focus on the regional middle-mile market in retail, consumer goods, packaging and industrial supply sectors across the South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
January 10, 2022
Business
Christenson Transportation acquires Sharp Transport
Strafford, Missouri-based Christenson Transportation has acquired Sharp Transport Inc., a family-owned carrier headquartered in Ethridge, Tennessee.
January 10, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA takes first step to start under-21 apprenticeship pilot program
The agency is requesting the White House grant "emergency approval" of an information collection request regarding an under-21 apprenticeship program. Also: DOD HHG contract awarded to KBR-led joint venture; MATS is back in late March; more.
January 7, 2022
Electronic Logging Devices
Study: Trucking accidents increased after ELD mandate
Newly published Univ. of Arkansas study found that the ELD mandate correlated with an increase in both accidents and in recorded unsafe driving incidents, specifically speeding.
January 6, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Use a separate credit card for business expenses
Having a business credit card may help you reduce the number of advances you take from your carrier and will make it easier to keep track of business expenses.
June 2, 2021
Business
Schneider acquires 900-truck Midwest Logistics Systems | Spot rates close 2021 at record highs
MLS will continue to operate independently under its own name following the acquisition. Also: Spot rates close out 2021 at record highs; CAT Scale celebrating 45th anniversary with Ford Raptor sweepstakes; Yokohama raising tire prices next month.
January 4, 2022
Business
Operators grade shippers, and the results get surprising
While top researchers attribute the so-called "driver shortage" to widespread driver underutilization, a new report from Convoy shows that drivers and carriers actually show favor for most shipping facilities, despite well-known detention issues.
January 4, 2022
Voices
POLL: Post-crash litigation -- have you or your business been a target?
Whether or not you or the company you lease to or drive for has been a defendant in post-crash civil litigation, on the rise in recent years, take a moment to weigh in on the subject of lawsuits -- and threats that lead to post-crash settlements.
January 3, 2022
Overdrive Extra
An 'Owner-operator Mentor Academy' for sensible trucking apprenticeship
Overdrive Extra contributor Clifford Petersen outlines a proposal in response to the Department of Labor's 90-Day Trucking Apprenticeship Challenge, one that would lean heavily on experienced owner-ops for basic safety, regs, business education.
January 3, 2022
Business
Bison acquires Hartt Transport, boosts cross-border operation
Hartt, one of the largest truckload carriers based in the Northeast, will strengthen Bison's cross-border operations.
January 3, 2022
Overdrive Radio
A final 14 -- plus a 3-hour pause -- to count down to 2022
This special edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast counts down to 2022 with a run back through 17 of our most-listened-to episodes of the year, covering HOS/waivers, roadside trends, custom project rigs and restos, cooking in-cab, and so much more. ...
December 31, 2021
Overdrive Extra
A $21K overdue bill for ELD service you never used? How friends might help
For these small fleet owners, after three years of escalating overdue notices, their personal network finally cracked the case with a solution. Looking into 2022, invest in your own network to ward off problems, create new opportunities.
December 30, 2021
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