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Supreme Court to hear case on division of retirement, disability pay in military divorces
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that challenges whether divorce settlements are enforceable if they agree to protect a former spouse’s share of military retirement pay and the amount is later affected by disability compensation. Under federal law, former spouses may receive up to half a service member’s time-based military retirement pay. But medical-based military retirement…
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Philly-area cargo thieves sentenced | HOS, ELD regs: Weigh in
Two sentenced for roles in Philadelphia cargo theft operationThe U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently announced two cargo thieves were sentenced for their roles in stealing goods from tractor-trailers.Haneef Palmer, 33, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 121 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and…
How much will truckers’ fuel costs go up tomorrow?
We're back in a moment that feels a bit like those first few weeks of March with fuel turmoil all around the world. After snapping the shot at my local Love's that ran with Matt Cole's reporting yesterday ($6-plus national average diesel, the second record high in as many weeks),…
Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, according to a new report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.U.S. Central Command told IG investigators that “Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE,…
Truckers demand EPA go farther with 2027 emissions rollbacks
As the Environmental Protection Agency moves toward a kind of rework of its 2027 heavy-duty NOx emissions regulations, owner-operators in Overdrive's audience made it abundantly clear during recent polling that the agency’s efforts don’t go far enough.As previously reported, EPA’s proposed changes to the 2027 NOx rule don't fundamentally modify…
Truck owners lambast EPA over emissions-system warranty rollback proposal
This second part of a three-part series highlights Overdrive readers' voices raised over the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to do away with the extended warranty requirements the 2027 NOx rule initially put on truck makers.EPA’s original 2027 NOx rule would have required OEMs to extend the warranty periods for model…
McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections
Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process, issuing a call for Americans to read and adhere to what they call five “principles for trusted elections.” The group, with a combined 250 years in the military and additional service as head…