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Congratulations John on your 2014 Kenworth!
Congratulations to John on his recent purchase of a 2014 Kenworth Tractor. John has been in a few trucks here at Overbye Transport in his 6 years of service. As an Independent Contractor John has worked hard and made his … Continue reading
Cell Phone Use :
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 … Continue reading
Good News: Safety Belt Use is Up
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 … Continue reading
Owner Operators Ready for “Air Brake Safety Week”
Overbye Owner Operators Ready for Brake Safety Week, Sept. 11-17, 2011 Overbye Transport takes safety seriously and it has instructed its owner operators to be ready for “brake week”. In terms of employment, Overbye is a 100% owner operator Minnesota … Continue reading
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American Trucking Assn. Applauds New Mileage Regs
Whether a trucking company offer owner operator employment or company drivers, they pay attention to what the federal government is doing. Here’s an excerpt from a press release issued yesterday by The American Trucking Association: The American Trucking Association praised … Continue reading
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Owner Operators in the Middle of New Federal Rules for Big Truck Mileage
New federally-mandated fuel economy standards for long-haul rigs will affect trucker owner operators and transport companies alike. Here are some excerpts from a press release just issued by The Diesel Technology Forum in relation to new federal rules for big-truck … Continue reading
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