Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessEarly data shows increase in truck-involved fatalities in 2018A preliminary NHTSA report indicates that, overall, traffic fatalities declined in 2018 from 2017, despite the uptick in fatalities in truck-involved crashes.June 19, 2019BusinessUPS petitions FMCSA for entry-level driver training rule reprieveUPS is petitioning the FMCSA for exemptions from the requirements since they offer a driver training school. The petition is open of public comments.June 19, 2019BusinessFuel prices continue late spring slideDiesel fuel prices across the United States continue to fall and are down more than 17 cents since the same time last year. Check out the stats here on CCJ.June 18, 2019BusinessBrake issues prompt recalls from Daimler, Trail King, AutocarDaimler, Trail King, and Autocar's recalls impact 253 trucks from Daimler, 43 trailers from Trail King, and 23 severe duty trucks from Autocar. Details on CCJ.June 17, 2019BusinessAlabama to mandate human trafficking training in CDL schoolsAlabama has passed a bill requiring human trafficking training to be added to truck driving schools' curriculums. Discover more about the new law on CCJ.June 17, 2019BusinessCongress hears testimony on trucking issues in preparation for highway billTopics discussed during the hearing include pay, retention, driver shortage, hours of service, autonomous technology, under-21 interstate truckers, and more.June 13, 2019BusinessDiesel prices trending downwardThe Department of Energy is reporting diesel fuel prices fell for the third consecutive week across the U.S. Check out the details here on CCJ.June 11, 2019BusinessPaccar recalls over 4,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over mirror issuePaccar issued a recall for over 4,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for the possibility of mirror glass detaching due to lack of adhesion. Details on CCJ.June 11, 2019BusinessSmall fleet granted waiver to extend short-haul exemption to 150 air-mile radiusRJR Transportation, a small trucking fleet in California, has been issued a waiver to extend short-haul operations up to 150 air miles. Learn more on CCJ.June 6, 2019BusinessDiesel prices slip again, trending 15 cents below 2018The cheapest diesel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.875 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.011 per gallon.June 4, 2019Previous PagePage 10 of 100Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
