21 Companies Join EV Alliance, Release Electrification Guidance
A group of 21 major U.S. companies has released a set of fleet electrification principles outlining what auto and truck manufacturers, regulators, policymakers, and utilities can and must do to advance the commercial electric vehicle market.
Fleets That Gave Back in 2020
Trucking Moves America Forward saluted individuals and fleets in the U.S. trucking industry that donated time, money and expertise to help the country during one of the most difficult years in recent memory.
Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations — and more from FMCSA Q&A
When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA’s hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to the new split sleeper, short-haul/adverse exceptions, and 30-minute break.
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Roadcheck Inspection Blitz Targets Driver Violations
DOT officers put almost 21% of the commercial vehicles inspected out of service during Roadcheck 2020, CVSA reported. Read how that compares to 2019 results.
Stop the presses! It’s a new phase for Overdrive
The December issue is Overdrive’s last print edition, but improvements in the website and newsletter coming in January will better serve readers and advertisers.
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Don Mueller’s 2020 Freightliner Coronado glider
The rig is powered by a 500-hp Detroit 60 Series with a 13-speed Eaton and 3:42 rears. It was built by Floyd’s Truck Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
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Giroux Selected to Lead Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). The current president and COO, Tim Kraus, will retire after 16 years at the trade association.
FMCSA extends CDL, med cert COVID waivers through February
Truck drivers whose commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits or medical certifications have expired since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have at least through the end of February to have them renewed. And other news: Love’s opens …
POLL: What should be the next DOT secretary’s No. 1 priority for 2021?
Which of these ongoing issues/efforts — or another — would you rank No. 1 on the priority list for President-elect Biden’s nominee for DOT Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, if confirmed?
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Over 15,000 trucks, drivers sidelined during 2020 Roadcheck
Next one is May 4-6, 2021
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