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Toughest 15 (plus 2) states for moving violations ahead of enforcement blitz kicking off July 12
This year's Operation Safe Driver Week blitz begins July 12. Here are the states with the highest moving violation percentages, a safe bet for boosted activity.
July 1, 2020
Former fleet owner faces charges over fraud scheme against Amazon
The owner of a for-hire carrier in Rhode Island has been charged with wire fraud and mail fraud following an alleged ongoing fraud scheme. In other news: A Florida-based med examiner sentenced in testing scheme; new transportation management system; Loveâs Financial acquires two factoring companies; more.
July 1, 2020
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With leniency on truck payments and a new carrier, owner-op couple starting to climb out of COVIDâs hole
Pedro Leiter and Shirley Rodriguez are making some progress in catching up on truck loan payments but are still in a tough spot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30, 2020
Business
Trucker busted with $20 million worth of marijuana at U.S.-Canada border
A truck driver was caught with five tons of marijuana worth more than $20 million at the U.S.-Canada border. In other news: DAT launched a new app that combines its load board with various trip planning tools for truckers. Kenworth is now offering Wabcoâs driver assistance system on T880 and W990 models.
June 30, 2020
Channel 19
Thursday is this weekâs Friday â decisions to make if not already set
If you're faced with the decision now, weigh the cost of time versus the profit in the load and take into consideration how you'll spend any extra time away.
June 30, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Liability insurance hike: Guess who would benefit?
The Invest in America highway bill would increase carriersâ minimum liability insurance requirements from $750,000 to $2 million. Details here on Overdrive.
June 30, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Watch Trucker Talent Searchâs Mike Sheffield perform original trucking song âTwo Sticks and Toothpicksâ
Sheffield is a company driver for Freight America and a top 10 contestant in this year's Trucker Talent Search. Check out his submission here on Overdrive.
June 29, 2020
Business
Prepare for increased cargo theft activity over Independence Day weekend
Cargo theft recording firms SensiGuard and CargoNet are warning truckers to be prepared for increased cargo theft activity during the extended Independence Day weekend. In other news: Loveâs is donating at least $125,000 to a charity supporting military families.
June 29, 2020
Overdrive Extra
The curse of the to-go cup: Coffee-counter conversation one missing bridge across the divide
Overdrive's Long Haul Paul on the value of face-to-face conversation in trucking industry today in bridging the many divides that plague us. More on Overdrive.
June 29, 2020
Gear
Snap-onâs roll cab with lighting
Snap-onâs KETP682A2PBO 68-inch 9-Drawer Double Bank EPIQ Series Stainless Steel PowerTop with LED Light directs light over tools and essentials stored in the nine drawers of the double-bank EPIQ roll cab, making it easier to locate tools and read socket s
June 29, 2020
Business
How borrowers, sometimes unknowingly, sign away their assets in MCA contracts
When signing a merchant cash advance contract, understanding important legal provisions can help owner-operators and small fleets avoid signing away assets.
June 29, 2020
Business
Volvo releases updated VAH model for car haulers
Volvo Trucks this week unveiled its new Volvo Auto Hauler model, which is available in a day cab and two sleeper models. Loveâs Travel Stops opened new locations in Tennessee and Missouri this week. Truck-repair software suite provider aggregates maintenance tips for general use.
June 26, 2020
Business
Evidence emerges of stricter approach â and confusion â around sleep apnea screening
A draft update to the FMCSA's official guidebook for medical examiners may be to blame for confusion over sleep apnea screening for truck drivers. Details here.
June 26, 2020
Business
Rise in marijuana use among truckers expected to continue
FMCSA Clearinghouse drug testing data shows marijuana-positive drug tests outpacing other substances in positive drug tests. Read more here on Overdrive.
June 26, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Having the âdifficult conversationsâ: Race in trucking, wider U.S. culture with owner-op Rico Muhammad
In this week's Overdrive Radio, owner-operator Rico Muhammad details some of his own experiences of police interactions as an African-American. Listen here.
June 25, 2020
Business
Factoring competitors team up with low-rate offer as âpandemic protectionâ
TBS Factoring Service and OTR Capital are offering a 2.5% nonrecourse rate to those not currently factoring as âpandemic protection.â In other news: Two men were sentenced for their roles in a CDL testing scheme. Arizona DOT has expanded its weigh-in-motion technology for trucks.
June 25, 2020
Business
âI will take your daughtersâ: Abusive business lenders under increasing scrutiny from FTC
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking restitution for customers for fraud and abusive practices by merchant cash advance providers. More on Overdrive.
June 25, 2020
Business
Positive spot market signals, even with cloud of COVID case spikes in ag areas
Spot market rates for vans and reefers are higher than before the COVID-19 coronavirus hit the states. Learn more about the positive spot rates and trends here.
June 25, 2020
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