by recruiter | Apr 2, 2018 | federal regulations, Overbye community news, owner operators, safety
April 1st 2018, the ELD mandate law enforcement grace period is over. That means, drivers caught without ELDs are subject to be placed on out of service for 10 hours, and may be issued a citation leading to points being added to their CSA scores. Overbye Transport...
by Doug | Mar 6, 2012 | driver tips, federal regulations, Overbye community news, safety
The hand-held cell phone ban is NOW in effect….As of January 3, 2012 A review of the DO’s and DON’TS while driving: You cannot hold a mobile telephone to conduct a voice communication. You cannot send or receive a mobile telephone call by pressing more than a single...
by Doug | Dec 15, 2011 | Overbye community news, owner operators, safety
Have you ever wondered how some drivers keep their trucks so clean? Have you ever wondered how some guys have all the “luck” with their truck? Have you ever just wanted to ask, “How do you do that?” Well, this is a guy who knows. Dale K is an owner operator who...
by Doug | Nov 28, 2011 | owner operators, safety
The MTA and the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) hosts an annual awards event where they honor 12 drivers: the best and the safest drivers in the trucking industry. Together, the honorees represent hundreds of years of driving experience and...
by Doug | Sep 22, 2011 | federal regulations, safety
SAFETY BELT USE UP AMONG TRUCK & BUS DRIVERS Safety belt use among commercial truck and bus drivers increased in 2010 according to a report released recently by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. FMCSA reports that safety belt use increased to 78%...
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