Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTrail King recalls certain step deck trailers for cross-member cracking issueTrail King announces a recall for certain step deck trailers that have cracking issues. Get more info on the cracking problems the trailers are having on CCJ.October 8, 2018BusinessTruck fatalities rose in 2017 while total number of highway deaths number fellDespite a decline in traffic related deaths, the National Highway Traffic Administration reports a 9% increase in fatalities involving large trucks in 2017.October 3, 2018BusinessDiesel prices hit nearly 4-year highAccording to numbers from the DOE, a 4.2-cent increase in the average diesel fuel price pushed the national average to its highest point in almost four years.October 1, 2018BusinessMore than 28,000 International trucks affected by two recalls; Continental recalls some commercial tiresTwo large recalls from two prominent manufacturers have been issued. Get details of the recalls and other fleet industry news on Commercial Carrier Journal.October 1, 2018BusinessFMCSA issues rulemaking allowing states to waive knowledge test for transitioning military vetsStates will eventually have the option to waive the commercial learner’s test for specific military personnel looking transitioning into the trucking industry.September 27, 2018BusinessCrime report: Truckers busted for smuggling immigrants, drugsThe Department of Transportation reported five trucking related crimes that include illegal immigration, drug smuggling, a police chase and more. Details here.September 26, 2018BusinessFuel line defect prompts recall of 4,500 Freightliner, Western Star tractorsDaimler says under certain driving conditions, the fuel line of affected trucks may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen is restricted.September 25, 2018BusinessDiesel’s flat trend continuesDiesel fuel prices hold flat for week ending Sept. 24, according to weekly numbers from the Department of Energy. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.September 25, 2018BusinessBridgestone issues recall of some commercial truck tires over potential sidewall issueBridgestone Americas Tire Operations says a recall of more than 2,700 commercial truck tires because of a potential defect. Get details on this at Commercial Carrier Journal.September 24, 2018BusinessI-40, I-95 in Carolinas both open following flooding closuresThe North Carolina Department of Transportation says that I-40 is closed between state highway 41 (exit 385) and Wilmington, North Carolina.September 24, 2018Previous PagePage 23 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.
