Spot market pressures to persist: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Spot market pressure is expected to persist, as more trucking capacity comes online, according to ACT Research’s Freight Forecast. The industry forecaster said it expects excess capacity to exert more downward pressure on truckload spo…
Concrete pumpers get five-year extension of 30-minute break relief
The exemption allows all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies and drivers who operate concrete pumps in interstate commerce to count on-duty time while attending equipment but performing no other work-related functions toward their 30-mi…
Ray Martinez stepping down as FMCSA boss at month’s end
His final day will be Oct. 28, a DOT spokesperson told Overdrive. Until President Trump nominates a replacement and he or she can be confirmed by the Senate, FMCSA’s Deputy Administrator Jim Mullen is expected to act as interim administrator, a DOT off…
Martinez leaving FMCSA by end of the month
Last day is Oct. 28
Photos: 2019 Pride & Polish Paint – Bobtail winners
The 2019 Great American Trucking Show and Overdrive‘s Pride & Polish are in the books. The competition featured 52 standout rigs competing in a variety of categories. Over the coming weeks and months, Overdrive will be taking a look at the winners …
Love’s add 2 new locations; now has 500 in all
One in Ohio and one in Michigan
Werner driver wins Nebraska driver of the year award
Won this year’s CVSA award
Carrier closes oilfield tanker operation; lays off 550 drivers
Shutdown said to be Tuesday, Oct. 15
Parts for Trucks celebrates a century of success
DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Parts for Trucks has celebrated its 100th birthday by opening a 56,000-sq.ft distribution center in the Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth, N.S. “It is actually the biggest parts distribution center east of Montreal,” said marketin…
Commercial Drivers Are Safer than Public Perception
Commercial drivers of light- to heavy-duty vehicles are involved in just 3% of severe crashes, even though 83% of American drivers say they are safer behind the wheel, according to new data from Verizon Connect.