Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessATA looking to block implementation of Rhode Island’s trucks-only toll planThe ATA is prepared and determined to stop Rhode Island's trucks-only toll plan by legislation, legal action, or regulation. Get more on the story here on CCJ.December 11, 2017BusinessSmall fleet, two drivers effectively shut down after numerous safety violationsThe FMCSA recently shut down a Washington based one-truck fleet and another licensed trucker from California. Get the information on Commercial Carrier Journal.December 8, 2017BusinessHours regs suspended for certain drivers in wake of California wildfireA wildfire has prompted Gov. Brown of California to issue a State of Emergency, suspending HOS regs for certain drivers. Details on Commercial Carrier Journal.December 7, 2017BusinessDiesel prices remain flat in most recent weekAccording to the Department of Energy's latest report, diesel fuel prices remained relatively steady across the country during the week. Details here on CCJ.December 4, 2017BusinessSmall business truckers decry one-size-fits-all approach to ELDs in House hearing on trucking regsSmall business truck drivers share their concerns with lawmakers regarding the one-size-fits-all approach to the upcoming electronic logging device mandate.November 29, 2017BusinessTruck-involved highway fatalities climbed in 2016, NTSB saysThe National Transportation Safety Board details the increase in highway fatalities involving medium and heavy-duty trucks for 2016. Learn more here on CCJ.November 28, 2017BusinessDOT board to meet Thursday to talk 2018 carrier registration, feesThe FMCSA’s Unified Carrier Registration planning board will meet November 30th to discuss several topics prior to entering the 2018 year. Get the details here.November 28, 2017BusinessDiesel prices continue upward trendDiesel fuel prices continue to creep up as 2017 draws to a close as prices increased by 1.4 cents during the week ending Nov. 27, 2017.November 28, 2017BusinessFMCSA grants log-keeping exemption to intermodal fleetAn intermodal fleet is granted an exemption that allows select truckers to utilize the 100 air-mile radius logbook exemption. Read about the exemption on CCJ.November 13, 2017BusinessDOT adds four prevalent opioids to driver drug screening panelThe Department of Transportation is adding four commonly abused opioids to meet new drug testing guidelines. Get more details on the story right here on CCJ.November 13, 2017Previous PagePage 39 of 100Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says2025 got off to a nice start but hopes for a recovery now hinge on fleets going out of business and drivers leaving the industry.Safety & ComplianceATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantityBusinessBye-bye driver shortage: the economy remains trucking's top concernAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026BusinessUSA Truck going back up for sale
