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06/28/2024

https://cdllife.com/2024/hood-river-bridge-closed-indefinitely-after-truck-hauling-excavator-causes-severe-damage/
The Hood River Bridge in Oregon is closed until further notice because a truck hauling an excavator crashed into it causing severe damage. Make sure to reroute if you will be in this area!

An Oregon bridge is closed until further notice following a Thursday commercial vehicle bridge strike.

05/29/2024

I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River will be clsed from June 9- 23 for repairs. Make sure you find an alternative route if you are going to be in that area at that time!

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis will be closed from 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, through 8 p.m. on Sunday,

05/29/2024

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05/27/2024

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
To our incredible drivers: Your hard work keeps America moving, and we appreciate you every day. This weekend let's prioritize safety and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Reminders:

Safety First: Be mindful of increased traffic.
Stay in Touch: Keep in contact with dispatch.
Take Breaks: Rest and recharge.
Reflect and Honor: Take a moment to honor our heroes.

Thank you for your dedication and professionalism. Have a safe and reflective Memorial Day weekend! 🚛💪

04/09/2024

❗️📅 Mark your calendars!!� 📅❗️
This year’s CVSA International Roadcheck is May 14-16 and will focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession. Law enforcement personnel will inspect CMVs and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols to verify compliance with federal, state, provincial, and territorial regulations.
Last year, 53,847 inspections were done. Of those inspections, 15,932 vehicles, 5,020 drivers, and 205 hazardous material out-of-service violations were found.

03/28/2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse might have an impact on DEF supply. We might be expecting a supply squeeze and a price surge.

The Port of Baltimore handles huge volumes of DEF. Now, with the Key Bridge collapsed, how will the port's closure impact the availability of a key input?

03/07/2024

Take a look at this list of trucking events going on! Which events are you most looking forward to?

This will be a busy year for truck shows and other trucking industry events.

01/18/2024

It is expected that cargo theft in 2024 will be just as bad and maybe even worse than in 2023.

"It continues to trend upward, and there's no signs whatsoever that it's going to slow down anytime soon."

12/28/2023

The FMCSA is increasing civil monetary penalties for regulation violations starting today. Take a look at the new penalty amounts.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the annual fine increase for inflation for trucker regulation violations.

12/04/2023

Listen to this podcast to get ideas on how you can improve and move on up in the freight industry. "If you do what you've always done, you will only get what you've always gotten." -Kevin Rutherford

This week's Overdrive Radio features longtime owner-operator coach Kevin Rutherford's guide to solidify the business base to take advantage of opportunities at the trucking market's bottom.

11/10/2023

Cargo theft has increased by 59% when compared to this time last year.

CargoNet reported cargo theft was up 59% year over year in the third quarter, largely due to an increase in shipment misdirection attacks. Also: Kenworth expands T680 driver-assist features; truck tonnage expected to grow over next decade.

11/03/2023

Traffic congestion has reached a new high in costs coming out to $94.6 billion.

The 2021 national congestion figure of 1.27 billion hours of delay is the equivalent of more than 460,000 truck drivers sitting idle for one year.

10/13/2023

The Next Generation in Trucking Foundation (NGT) is launching a first of its kind curriculum to support high school CDL programs nationwide.

The training curriculum intended to support high-school teachers with yearlong CDL courses in prepping students to successfully complete the CLP exam. Also: New female trucking board meeting; DAT's anti-identity-fraud partnership with Verosint.

09/11/2023

08/15/2023

Brake Safety Week is starting in just a few days! Make sure you’re prepared by doing a pre-trip inspection and emphasizing on your brakes/pads safety.

In last year's Brake Safety Week, 34,402 inspections were conducted and 4,664 -- or 13.6% of inspected vehicles -- had brake-related violations.

07/18/2023

Some truckers say they would never get driver-facing cameras because it’s an invasion of privacy.
What are your thoughts on driver-facing cameras?

Overdrive's State of Surveillance survey made it clear that drivers just straight up hate in-cab cameras, but new AI features of video event-recording cameras are attempting to win them over. Will it work?

07/07/2023

Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled July 9th through July 15th in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Be sure to drive safely and carefully!

There are only a few days left before the kickoff of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week campaign. This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will be held from Sunday, July 9 through Saturday, July 15, in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Officers will be looking for d...

06/28/2023

Trucking is becoming more and more expensive. It was more expensive to be in the trucking business in 2022 because it cost more to pay drivers, put diesel in trucks, benefits costs increased, etc…

ATRI said total marginal costs climbed to a new high in 2022, increasing by 21.3 percent over 2021 and crossing the two-dollar threshold for the first time at $2.251 per mile.