Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessMichigan State Police begin roadside drug testing pilot programThe Michigan State Police will begin its roadside drug testing pilot program in five Michigan counties. Get the details on the story right here on CCJ.November 10, 2017BusinessCargo thefts up in third quarterData shows that cargo theft jumped in Q3 of this year; however, Q3 2017 shows an 18 percent decrease in cargo theft compared to this time last year. More on CCJNovember 9, 2017Business‘Energy emergency’ in Wisconsin prompts HOS suspension for propane haulersTruckers hauling propane in Wisconsin are exempt from federal hours-of-service regulations between Nov. 3 and Dec. 3. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal.November 8, 2017BusinessInspectors sidelined 22 percent of trucks inspected on Brake Safety DayNearly 1,700 trucks were placed out-of-service last month due to violations caught by inspectors during the CVSA's Brake Safety Day. Get the details on CCJ.November 7, 2017BusinessCalifornia fuel tax hike contributes to 6.3-cent nationwide diesel price increaseAccording to the DOE’s weekly report, California's 20-cent diesel fuel excise tax increase led to a significant jump in the average price of fuel. More on CCJ!November 7, 2017Business2.5 million fire extinguishers sold in commercial trucks recalledAround 2.5 million fire extinguishers that were sold to commercial trucks have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Details here on CCJ.November 6, 2017BusinessNTSB: Sleep apnea, fatigue and regulators to blame in deadly 2016 truck-bus crashThe NTSB recently stated that the truck driver, bus driver and California DOT were at fault in a 2016 accident. Get more info on Commercial Carrier Journal.November 1, 2017BusinessDiesel prices jump to highest point since mid-2015The Department of Energy recently reported that diesel fuel prices have not been this high since mid-summer of 2015. Get more details on the prices on CCJ.October 31, 2017BusinessNearly 100 trailers recalled for possible axle, suspension issueAccording to NHTSA documents, approximately 92 Great Dane and Trail King trailers are being recalled due to possible axles and suspension issues. Details here.October 31, 2017BusinessMore associations, fleets seeking relief from ELD mandateTrucking fleets and associations are actively seeking relief from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding the ELD mandate. Details on CCJ.October 30, 2017Previous PagePage 40 of 100Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
