Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDaimler recalling more than 4,000 trucks over two separate issuesAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of Freightliners are impacted by 2 separate recalls by Daimler Trucks North America.September 10, 2018BusinessGroup seeks relief from certain hours regs for concrete pavement haulersThe ACPA is actively seeking relief from the hours-of-service regulations specifically for concrete haulers as well as related materials. More details here.September 7, 2018BusinessFMCSA holding second hours of service listening session next weekThe FMCSA plans to hold a second listening session on the topic of potential reforms to federal HOS regs -- which will be held in Washington, D.C.September 5, 2018BusinessTropical Storm Gordon prompts limited regs waivers in seven statesIt is in effect for Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the affected areas are allowed operate outside normal HOS regs.September 5, 2018BusinessDiesel prices hit summer high markThe week of September 3 saw the biggest week over week change since the end of June, with a jump of 2.6 cents, according to the latest Department of Energy numbers.September 5, 2018BusinessNTSB investigating fatal head-on crash between truck, bus; steer tire blowout could be to blameAccording to the New Mexico State Police, a steer tire blowout caused the truck to cross the interstate median and collide head-on with a Greyhound bus.September 4, 2018BusinessCargo theft recording firms offer recommendations for increased Labor Day theft activitySensiGuard and CargoNet are warning carriers and truck drivers about increased cargo theft activity over the extended Labor Day weekend. Get details here.August 29, 2018BusinessWith truckers concerned over job loss with autonomous trucks, FMCSA says jobs may change, not go awayDuring listening session several drivers expressed concerns to panel of FMCSA officials, including Ray Martinez, over the loss of trucking jobs as more autonomous trucks hit the road.August 29, 2018BusinessFuel prices tick upward, still hang flat through summerThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is $3.226. The increase keeps diesel above the $3.20 mark, which prices have been hovering above since May.August 27, 2018BusinessFreightliner, Western Star issue recall over potential tie rod issueDaimler Trucks North America will start notifying affected truck owners on Sept. 24, & dealers will replace brake linings, brake spiders and tie rods for free.August 27, 2018Previous PagePage 25 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.
