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Arizona reveals truck parking expansion plan
The state's statewide truck parking implementation plan would add 846 truck parking spaces across Arizona. Also: Florida seeks CDL testing waiver; Landstar names next president, CEO.
December 5, 2023
Electric-truck purchase incentives present big challenges for small fleets, owner-operators
While small fleets are by and large excluded from current "zero-emission" transition requirements in California and elsewhere, funding exists for those looking to be proactive. At once, taking advantage of those incentives could be difficult.
December 4, 2023
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10 ELDs removed from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list
Drivers who use the revoked ELDs must stop using the devices and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data and replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device before Jan. 30, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Overdrive Extra
'Crew rest': A military approach to protecting truckers' off-duty time from interruption
Former U.S. Air Force Loadmaster James Year envisions using military flight rules to protect drivers' off-duty time by allowing drivers to cite foolhardy shippers, brokers, even inspectors for interrupting "crew rest."
November 30, 2023
Regulations
Connecticut scraps plan to ban ICE vehicles
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont had very little legislative support.
November 29, 2023
Regulations
Michigan man locked up for $40M trucking 'investment' Ponzi scheme, other fraud
Michigan-based Franklin Ray was sentenced to 212 months in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a trucking company investment Ponzi scheme. Also: Another guilty plea in emissions "delete" case; Truckstop adds load notifications to app; more.
November 29, 2023
Regulations
Infrastructure failure or 'reckless driver': Shoulder rollover 'preventable'?
When a car veered directly into this trucker's path, he braked hard, steering safe to a shoulder. To his horror, it turned out to be so soft his rig slowly rolled onto its side, in a ditch. His carrier judged the accident preventable, and he appealed. ...
November 29, 2023
Regulations
I-94 enforcement blitz under way | I-10 lane closures planned
Michigan's "Eyes on 94" commercial vehicle enforcement operation was ongoing through Dec. 1. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; I-10 lane closures planned near Baton Rouge through next week.
November 28, 2023
Regulations
AB 5's latest: Why interstate trucking should be exempt
A long-overdue hearing in federal court last week featured OOIDA and the California Trucking Association arguing the detrimental impacts on interstate commerce of California's law that effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in the state.
November 22, 2023
Overdrive Extra
The truck lease-purchase model: Should we drive a stake in its heart?
What the FMCSA's truck-lease task force should be asking: How do we purge predatory programs while making it possible for drivers to still pursue the dream of being an owner-operator? What guardrails could make fair play the norm?
November 21, 2023
Regulations
Owner-op shutdown, TQL boycott: New association makes its mark
The National Owner Operators Association has burst on the scene as a bit of a bomb thrower in 2023. Here Overdrive checks in on the newly founded org's ongoing boycott and shutdown.
November 20, 2023
Regulations
Truck drivers lose case against fleet over Calif. labor laws | I-10 back open
The truck drivers, employed by a non-California-based fleet, claimed the company didn't meet certain California payment requirements. Also: I-10 back open in L.A.; certain severe-duty Peterbilts with Cummins L9N engines recalled.
November 20, 2023
Channel 19
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg's strange interview with an owner-op
The DOT took a shot at making a kind of driver recruiting video, trumpeting how important and fun the job is. But sharing it again this week, Buttigieg missed the mark as new, aggressive regs wait around the corner.
November 17, 2023
Life
Speed limiters for cars? | Calif. now planning to reopen I-10 next week
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday the interstate in Los Angeles can safely reopen Nov. 21. Also: NTSB recommends speed limiters for cars following crash investigation; new TA Express in Louisiana.
November 17, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Brokers' 3 a.m. calls -- 'Unless there's been a death in the family, a text will suffice'
That's but one viewpoint delivered by readers following Long Haul Paul's "Weigh In" tale earlier in the week detailing instances of over-eager brokers' sleep-disturbing check-ins in the wee hours. Here, LHP weighs next steps, rounding up commentary.
November 17, 2023
Regulations
California files petition with FMCSA for waiver for meal/rest breaks | Wind warnings: Wyoming I-80, other roads
FMCSA opened the door to the waiver requests in August, which if granted would allow California and Washington state to enforce their own meal and rest break laws. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; high wind warning in Wyoming; more.
November 15, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA tightens screws on brokers who 'do not intend to pay' carriers: Final rule
The agency said its changes to the broker regulations are intended to reduce freight fraud by "limiting the time brokers can continue to accrue claims" before their authority is suspended, among other changes to broker/forwarder and surety/trust regs.
November 15, 2023
Channel 19
Senator, Teamsters boss nearly fist fight at committee hearing
After the Teamsters boss mocked the Senator's height, the former MMA fighter from Oklahoma challenged him directly. "Stand your butt up," he said. "You stand your butt up," O'Brien replied.
November 14, 2023
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