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What can owner-operators expect out of the Biden administration?
What trucking issues in flux are likely to catch that administration’s — or the new Congress’ — attention? For this edition of Overdrive Radio, OOIDA’s Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh forecasted some answers.
December 22, 2020
More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists
Seven years ago around this time of the year, Overdrive asked readers to name the “best Christmas song of all time.” From a big list, readers then voted on a final list — these songs represent the results. Bonus this year: An extra selection of Christmas-themed trucking tunes. Enjoy the holiday, whether on the road or home … .
December 22, 2020
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POLL: Do you plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when available to professional truckers?
How would you rate the likelihood you’ll be in line for the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines approved for emergency use against COVID-19 when they become available to drivers? Weigh in via this poll.
December 22, 2020
Business
Truckers now included in third group recommended for COVID vaccine
A federal advisory committee recommended that truck drivers be in Phase 1c of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, only behind healthcare workers and other essential frontline workers. And other news: Congress is nearing the passage of a new COVID stimulus bill; a trucker was charged in New York on gun charges.
December 21, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations — and more from FMCSA Q&A
Listen to Overdrive Radio to learn more about log annotations to avoid hours of service violations and other topics covered by the FMCSA's recent G&A here.
December 18, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Stop the presses! It’s a new phase for Overdrive
The December issue is our last print edition for Overdrive, but our website and email newsletters will continue to give you the news you need. Read more here.
December 18, 2020
Business
FMCSA extends CDL, med cert COVID waivers through February
The former December 31 deadline of prior waivers has been extended two month, and other news: Love's add three new truck stops to its network.
December 18, 2020
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POLL: What should be the next DOT secretary’s No. 1 priority for 2021?
Truck parking? Regs efforts around broker oversight? FMCSA's driver advisory panel? More hours flexibility? ... What's your advice for an incoming DOT chief?
December 18, 2020
Channel 19
What you should know about the looming Canadian ELD mandate
The rule is set to go into force June 12, though some groups are calling for a delay, given no devices have been certified. And there's much more than that.
December 17, 2020
Business
2021 Mid-America Trucking Show to be rescheduled due to COVID
The trucking show organizers are considering rescheduling the show for the fall or spring 2022.
December 17, 2020
Business
Roadcheck blitz sidelined more than 15,000 trucks, drivers for OOS violations
More than 15,000 trucks and drivers were placed out-of-service during the annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. And other news: FMCSA is streamlining the CDL testing process; a driver was named a Highway Angel for helping a lost child.
December 17, 2020
Business
Spot freight demand indicators soften, yet rates hold in the past week
DAT Freight & Analytics shows a slight increase in both van and flatbed and just 2% drop in refrigerated rates. Demand indicators overall, meanwhile, are down.
December 16, 2020
Business
Northeastern states restrict truck travel amid winter storm
In preparation for a major winter storm expected in the Northeast through Friday, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain major highways. And other news: NACFE released a new report on hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks; more fleets increasing driver pay.
December 16, 2020
Business
Ask Gary: Are you underinsured? A totaled truck leads to an $18,000 surprise…
Understanding your truck's value is important for assessing the amount of insurance coverage you need as an owner-operator. Learn more from Gary Buchs here.
December 16, 2020
Voices
COVID-19 relief bill: Majority of owner-operators favor direct payment, small-biz assistance
Most owner-operators anchored behind support for working people as their top priorities for any eventual COVID relief/stimulus legislation out of Congress.
December 15, 2020
Business
Pete Buttigieg tapped to head up DOT under Biden
Former presidential hopeful and South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg will be nominated to head up the Department of Transportation under the Joe Biden administration. And other news: New environmentally friendly refrigerant option; Love’s opens 400th Truck Care center; J.B. Hunt adds temp-controlled service to 360 service.
December 15, 2020
Channel 19
Remembering Arline Bennett, ‘a pillar of the trucking community’
Bennett's indelible mark on scads of grassroots groups and organizers can't be overstated. She passed one week ago today. Funeral services are set for Dec. 19.
December 14, 2020
Business
Can you refuse to drive in poor weather?
With a significant winter storm expected to begin in the Ohio Valley Tuesday night and stretch into the mid-Atlantic and southern New England states as the week goes on, this story probes just what are a driver’s rights when the weather gets too bad to drive?
December 14, 2020
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