Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessEPA fines two major fleets over California emissions violationsTwo of the largest fleets in the trucking industry have settled with the EPA to pay over $200K combined in penalties for violations of CARB regulations.November 9, 2018BusinessBrakes violations park nearly 5,000 trucks during national brake enforcement blitzIn September, nearly 5,000 trucks did not pass brakes inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week inspection spree.November 6, 2018BusinessDiesel prices dip across U.S.Prices during the week fell in all regions with the largest decrease being seen in the West Coast less California region, followed by the Midwest region.November 5, 2018BusinessDaimler, Great Dane issue recalls over brake issuesThe recall affects 2018-19 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner & Western Star trucks that may have insufficiently tightened brake caliper mounting bolts.November 5, 2018BusinessCargo theft volume dips, values rise in third quarterCargoNet and SensiGuard each released Q3 cargo theft reports for 2018. Reports show a year-over-year decrease in theft volume with an increase in theft value.November 1, 2018BusinessFMCSA grants short-haul concrete pumpers waiver for 14-hour work dayThe FMCSA granted a waiver allowing concrete pump operators to utilize the short-haul log book exemption to work 14-hour days. Get more details here on CCJ.October 31, 2018BusinessDiesel’s national average drops by 2.5 centsPrices fell in all regions during the week with the most significant decrease being seen in the Lower Atlantic region. More info on Commercial Carrier Journal.October 31, 2018BusinessSteering wheel issue prompts recall of certain Freightliner, Western Star trucksAround 622 model year 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and 2019 Western Star 5700 trucks have been impacted by this NHTSA recall. More information here.October 31, 2018BusinessDiesel prices drop for first time in two monthsPrices fell in most regions with the most significant increase being seen in the Gulf Coast region, which dropped by 2 cents. Details here on CCJ.October 22, 2018BusinessATRI: Congestion cost trucking $74.5 billion, 1.2 billion hours in 2016According to research released by ATRI, the U.S. trucking industry lost $74.5 billion and 1.2 billion hours due to highway congestion in 2016. Learn more here.October 22, 2018Previous PagePage 21 of 100Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
