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Truck driver watching TikTok at time of deadly crash, cops say
A truck driver involved in a deadly crash that killed five in January in Arizona was allegedly watching TikTok at the time of the crash. Also: Michigan receives funding for "truck stop of the future;" trucker amenities at new New York service area.
July 4, 2023
Women of Trucking Advisory Board takes aim at billboard lawyers, NIMBYs
WOTAB in its latest meeting discussed various ways to improve training and retention of female drivers in trucking. Also: Top military vet rookie trucker to receive Kenworth T680 Signature Edition; former FMCSA investigator sentenced for extortion; more.
June 29, 2023
FMCSA, NHTSA set to propose automatic braking mandate | National contractor ABC test resurfaces
NHTSA and FMCSA will publish in the near future a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require AEBs on new trucks. Also: PRO Act with national ABC test clears committee; new truck stop coming later this summer at Nevada casino; on the road with pets.
June 22, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA finalizes lower UCR fees for 2024
Carriers will see a 9% decrease in UCR fees for the 2024 registration year. Also: International SuperTruck II boasts 16 mpg; TA opens new location in Huntsville, Texas; MHC Kenworth opens largest commercial truck dealership in El Paso.
June 21, 2023
Life
Trucker lauded for 'skills of a linebacker' in tackling fleeing suspect
A sheriff's department in Florida got an assist from a "Good Samaritan" truck driver in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Also: 4,900 Peterbilt 579s recalled; Tesla Semi hit with second recall; two new Pilots in California, Texas.
June 19, 2023
Life
Report reveals most dangerous times to drive
New analysis of NHTSA data found the most dangerous times to drive. Also: Truck parking survey needs driver input on where to build; Maintenance costs high but stabilizing: Report; Pilot partners with Relay to cut card skimming.
June 14, 2023
Regulations
NHTSA extends trailer side underride guard comment period
The agency is seeking comments on unexpected costs and benefits, and more, of requiring side underride guards on trailers. Also: WOTAB meeting later this month; Nebraska fuel haulers get more HOS relief; parking facility planned for San Antonio.
June 9, 2023
Equipment
NHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucks
The agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Overdrive Extra
House rep takes to the trucking social airwaves amid 'hectic' week in D.C.
Taking calls from operators, Rep. Mike Collins expressed measures of support for a block on FMCSA's pursuit of speed limiters as well as further hours of service flexibilities, yet tied many trucking issues to the litigious nature of society today.
May 26, 2023
Parking
St. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parking
Beginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.
May 25, 2023
Regulations
Truck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in House
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.
May 24, 2023
Parking
Another Minnesota city eyes truck parking ban
St. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.
May 24, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Truck parking reimagined: Bennett's 'Large car campgrounds'
"Fighting that mess at the truck stop" was a principal concern driving the investment in the Large Car Campgrounds initiative, says Bennett Motor Express CEO David Lowry. Now, three dedicated campgrounds for Bennett-leased owners set the stage for more.
May 22, 2023
Regulations
'Fraud epidemic': Congress gets earful on double brokering, speed limiters, more
At a House hearing on Wednesday, the FMCSA was taken to task on pursuing "extremely unpopular" speed limiter regulations while not enforcing regs already on the books against shady carriers and brokers.
May 10, 2023
Hours of Service
HOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeper
HOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.
May 8, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
A new era for CAP Trucking, Overdrive 2022 Small Fleet Champ
From a 750-square-foot warehouse at the Sanford Farmer's Market to 45,000 feet of space at 32-truck JT Carriers' headquarters, CAP owner and 2022 Small Fleet Champ Chris Porricelli embarks on a new journey with new merger, partnership to build biz.
May 4, 2023
Parking
The worst regions for truck parking
A Trucker Path analysis revealed the worst region for truck parking. Surprisingly, it's not the Northeast. Care to take a guess? Also: Bill reintroduced to protect carriers from staged accidents; legislation intro'd to streamline licensing; more.
May 3, 2023
Regulations
Truck driver shut down following fatal crash, DUI
The New York-based driver struck a disabled vehicle on an interstate and was found to have a BAC of 0.16. Also: Iowa DOT encouraging drivers to use scales for parking; NHTSA underride committee schedules first meeting; Love's offering Roadcheck discounts.
April 25, 2023
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