Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessU.S. diesel average dips below $3Prices fell in all regions across the U.S. during the most recent week with the most significant decrease being seen in California, which saw a 6.3-cent drop.January 15, 2019BusinessLawsuit seeks to roll back Indiana’s truck toll hikesThe OOIDA is suing Indiana and many state officials for the 35% increase in toll prices on I-80 & I-90 that took effect in October 2018. Learn more here on CCJ.January 15, 2019BusinessVirginia governor pushes for I-81 tolling planThe proposal would establish limits on toll rates and give automobile and small truck drivers the option to purchase an annual pass for I-81. More here.January 10, 2019BusinessDiesel prices fall for 12th consecutive weekPrices fell in all regions across the US with the most significant decrease being seen in the West Coast less California region, which saw a 6.6-cent decrease.January 7, 2019BusinessUCR fees reduced for 2019 and 2020Registration fees in 2019 are reduced by 18.62 percent. The new fees went into effect Dec. 28 and registration for 2019 is available now through April 1.January 2, 2019BusinessNew rule allows states to issue one-year commercial learner’s permitsThe FMCSA announced it will allow states to issue one-year commercial learner's permits instead of the current six-month CLP. Get the details on CCJ.December 20, 2018BusinessTruck driver workplace fatalities hit record high in 2017The increase in truck driver fatalities in 2017 makes it the deadliest year since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking occupational statistics.December 20, 2018BusinessSeveral groups file for hours relief for emergency responseSeveral groups petitioned the FMCSA to suspend certain hours of service regulations, including the 14-hour rule and the 60 and 70 hours in 7 or 8 days rules, for drivers responding to emergencies.December 19, 2018BusinessDiesel prices decline for ninth straight weekThe cost of diesel fuel has dropped for the ninth consecutive week according to the Department of Energy. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.December 18, 2018BusinessYRC disputes allegations that it ‘systematically overcharged’ Defense Department for shipmentsThe Dept. of Justice filed suit against YRC Freight alleging the company overcharged the DoD for moving freight and made statements intended to hide misconduct.December 17, 2018Previous PagePage 18 of 100Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
