Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].ProductsBFGoodrich debuts new steer, trailer tires at MATSBFGoodrich chose the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, as the place to debut two new long-haul commercial truck tires. Read more on this.March 29, 2019BusinessRand McNally expands DriverConnect fleet management system to local fleetsTo allow for local fleet usage of the DriverConnect system, trucking fleets will need to install Rand McNally’s new DC100 device, a small plug-and-play device that clips into the on-board diagnostics port.March 28, 2019BusinessDiesel prices hit 2019 high markAccording to the Department of Energy’s weekly report, the national average price for diesel fuel hit a new high for 2019 during the most recent week.March 26, 2019BusinessDaimler, Mack, Autocar issue small recalls totaling nearly 400 trucksCertain Freightliner Cascadia models being recalled by Daimler over a tie-rod issue, certain Anthem and Pinnacle models from Mack being recalled over an air brake supply tank issue, and Autocar is recalling certain Xpeditor trucks over an issue with undersized parking brake chambers.March 25, 2019BusinessFederal court dismisses ATA’s lawsuit against RI tolls; ATA intends to file in new venueThe American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit that challenged the state of Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls has officially been dismissed by a federal judge.March 21, 2019BusinessMore than 3,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors recalled over air bag issueThe Daimler Trucks North America recall affects about 3,365 model year 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with the optional air bag. Get details.March 20, 2019BusinessFuel prices mostly unchanged across U.S.According to a report from the Dept. of Energy, diesel fuel prices remain flat even though the national average of on-highway diesel had about 10-cent increase.March 19, 2019BusinessMichigan roadside drug testing pilot to expand statewide this fallA roadside drug testing pilot program in the state of Mich. allowed state troopers to conduct roadside drug tests on potentially impaired drivers. Read more.March 15, 2019Business‘Dirty diesel’ bill in California senate would phase out diesel trucks by 2050Proposed legislation “is designed to phase out, over time, the use of polluting, diesel-fueled medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses in California.”March 15, 2019BusinessPottle’s Transportation driver named TCA Highway Angel of the YearA trucker for Pottle's Transportation was named TCA Highway Angel of the Year for helping at an accident where he put out a car fire and rescued a deceased motorist's dog.March 13, 2019Previous PagePage 14 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
