Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessCargo theft volume, values decreased in 2018For the first time since 2009, electronics experienced the most theft of any type throughout the year, accounting for 20% of all thefts. Electronics thefts rose 33% from 2017.February 15, 2019BusinessStinger-trailer car haulers get relief from warning flag regs for overhanging loadsCertain car haulers are no longer required to place warning flags on overhanging loads of new cars. Get more information on the exemption right here on CCJ.February 15, 2019BusinessPreliminary numbers show highway deaths remained above 40,000 in 2018Numbers from the National Safety Council show that the number of highway deaths dipped in 2018 from 2017, but the number is estimated to remain above 40,000.February 14, 2019BusinessATRI unveils latest list of top truck bottlenecks in U.S.The bottleneck list was compiled American Transportation Research Institute using GPS data from nearly one million trucks at 300 congested US locations.February 12, 2019BusinessDiesel prices hover below $3The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. remains around $2.966. Learn more about the most expensive and least expensive fuel prices on CCJ.February 12, 2019BusinessFMCSA adds three companies to 14-hour rule exemption for fireworks haulersThe exemption is valid between June 28 & July 8 each year, allowing fireworks haulers to drive beyond their 14-hour on-duty clock after 10 consecutive hours off-duty.February 12, 2019BusinessRecalls issued for nearly 15,000 Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Autocar trucksFind out which Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, and Autocar truck models are in the recent recall by Paccar, Daimler, and Autocar on CCJ.February 11, 2019BusinessCrime report: Med examiner sentenced in fraud case, truck stolen in cargo heist recoveredAction in trucking-related crimes has been reported by the DOT’s Office of Inspector General. Check out the details of the crimes on Commercial Carrier Journal.February 11, 2019BusinessCalifornia lawmakers eye more stringent emissions testingThe “Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance Program” bill, calls for testing that measures the effectiveness of the emissions. Details here on CCJ.February 7, 2019BusinessConcrete pavers granted HOS waiversThe FMCSA says it has granted relief from the 30-minute break requirement & the 12-hour rule in the short-haul exemption to the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA).February 6, 2019Previous PagePage 16 of 100Next PageTop StoriesBusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleUSA Truck didn't match new owner's asset-light business model.BusinessMidwest 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 failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'
