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California driverless vehicle ban heads to governor's desk
The bill that requires a driver in autonomous vehicles has passed the state's Assembly and Senate, under veto threat by Gov. Also: Debate over EPA's Phase 3 GHG regs; Spot market rates rise for third straight week; Iowa ag haulers get weight exemption.
September 12, 2023
Texas owner-op wins Landstar's truck giveaway | Coop back open in Md.
Landstar-leased owner-operator Peter Perez, of Houston, Texas, won a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia at the company's annual BCO Appreciation Days. Also: Maryland reopens U.S. 1 weigh station; TA accepting Citizen Driver nominations.
September 8, 2023
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Convoy launches proactive fraud defense to fight double-broker networks
More automated defenses in load board and brokerage networks might more effectively detect risky entities and prevent them from engaging in commerce on the platforms. Convoy joined others this week, detailing its own efforts.
September 8, 2023
Equipment
Emissions 'deletes': EPA fines Idaho diesel shops $1M, owner faces jail time
GDP Tuning and Custom Auto (together, Gorilla Performance) in Idaho were the latest diesel shops targeted in EPA's emissions "defeat" crackdown. Also: Rhode Island I-95 closures this weekend; Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on EV development.
September 7, 2023
Life
17 drivers named 'Transition Trucking' semi-finalists
The Transition Trucking award recognizes rookie truck drivers transitioning from military service. Also: Drivewyze adds traffic alerts in Delaware; driver named Highway Angel for helping trapped crash victim.
September 6, 2023
Regulations
AEBs ready for prime time? False-positive reports cast doubt
Numerous reports from operators suggest that automatic emergency braking technology, proposed by regulators to be mandated on new heavy trucks, is not up to the standard of safety necessary for an industry-wide rollout.
August 18, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Inside the fight against cyber crime in brokered-freight networks
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, DAT's Jeff Hopper outlines how his company is attempting to more proactively police the load board's network, as others also scramble to boost security. Also: A broker it may be best to avoid.
September 4, 2023
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POLL: What's your No. 1 concern in trucking today?
Parking, detention, rates, inflation, hours, ELDs. ... the list goes on. There's never a shortage of trucking issues of concern, but if you had to name one as your top, which would it be? Weigh in via this poll.
September 1, 2023
Regulations
Warning: 'Unprecedented' cargo theft levels expected to tick up around Labor Day
CargoNet reports that theft activity is already "unprecedented" this year, and the looming holiday weekend is expected to make matters worse. Also: OOIDA voices opposition to potential truck-weight increases; FMCSA names new Chief Safety Officer.
August 31, 2023
Regulations
DOT IG flags ongoing investigations into double brokering | HOS waivers in four states
Responding to a letter from eight members of Congress, DOT OIG stopped short of endorsing a permanent freight fraud and double brokering task force. Also: Four states issue waivers for drivers responding to hurricane; HHG mover sentenced.
August 30, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens
FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.
August 29, 2023
Regulations
Pickup truck cuts off tractor-trailer: Could the crash be anything other than 'nonpreventable'?
Overdrive's sister fleet publication CCJ refreshes its long-running "Preventable or Not?" series examining carriers' crash preventability determinations with this dramatic clear-cut case for fault. Preventability, it turns out, isn't so clear. ...
August 25, 2023
Regulations
Safety groups decry attempts to block speed limiters, OOIDA fires back
Safety advocacy groups, including the Trucking Alliance group of large carriers, urged Congress to oppose measures to block a speed limiter mandate. Also: Trimac acquires Tennessee-based bulk carrier; Love's expands again with two new stops.
August 25, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA making a run at revamp to carrier safety rating system
After withdrawing a rule in 2017 that would have altered its Safety Fitness Determination system for carriers, FMCSA now seeks to gather industry input on a new approach to more effectively use data to identify unfit carriers.
August 25, 2023
Regulations
Hours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcoming
Drivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.
August 24, 2023
Life
10-4 on D.C. event returns to National Mall this year October 12
On the Mall for 2023, among the usual visits from and conversations with regulators, legislators and the public, a celebration of operators of all stripes and, new, Kenworth's 100th anniversary.
August 24, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA taking another look at truckers' detention time with operational, safety impacts under the microscope
The study would collect data from carriers to determine the safety impacts of detention on trucking operations. Also: More than a third of U.S. bridges need major repairs or replacement; latest Highway Angel.
August 23, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA should pick up the pace on broker transparency: OOIDA
While the agency signaled its intent in March to move forward on possible changes to broker transparency regulations, OOIDA is urging FMCSA to pick up the pace.
August 22, 2023
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