FMCSA punts driver training rule as it’s on the verge of taking effect
The rule was set to go into effect in just two weeks — Feb. 7, 2020. It is now scheduled to take effect Feb. 7, 2022. The rule was made final in early 2017, with a three-year window before it took effect to allow FMCSA, trainers, fleets and states tim…
The Connection Between Driver Turnover and Idle Time
Bumper to bumper traffic, changing weather, and overzealous fellow drivers can make the everyday commute feel like quite a challenging endeavor. Over-the-road drivers deal with all the pesky problems many of us deal with, but on a much larger scale.
BorgWarner Buying Delphi Technologies
BorgWarner said its acquisition of Delphi will create “a leader in electrified propulsion systems.”
DOT Chief Chao Appeals for Transpo’s Help to Combat Human Trafficking
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has rolled out several new programs aimed at combatting human trafficking with the help of the nation’s trucking and other transportation segments.
News roundup, Jan. 28: Supreme Court won’t hear OOIDA’s challenge to increasing PA Turnpike tolls; little reader support for ABC tests; longtime Talladega trucker passes away
The U.S. Supreme Court denied OOIDA’s request to hear its case against the increasing Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls. A sizable majority of Overdrive readers against the ABC test for the independent contractor classification as too simplistic//broad for t…
Be Prepared for Winter Driving Success
Preparing your trucks for the road can include any number of different checklists, but when it comes to driving through inclement winter weather, there are a few more things to check off.
A special request in a time of need
With a terminal cancer diagnosis faced by his four-year-old son, an old friend asks for prayers, well-wishes from the driving community.
One month left to enter Overdrive’s Trucker Talent Search competition
Truckers who love to sing should record a video clip of themselves singing — even a simple smartphone recording is acceptable — at home or in the cab of their truck. The contest is open through April 1. This year’s prize is a free professional recordin…
USMCA gives sluggish Mexican economy trade hope
[caption caption="While the revamped agreement could spur investment, the deal does little to address the delays and disruptions cargo owners face in moving goods across the US-Mexico border. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The expec…
Training, Tech Wages Among Aftermarket Challenges
During a panel discussion during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, trucking experts recognized that aftermarket businesses must continue to adapt to changing economic conditions and market forces alike.