Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessRecalls issued for some 2018 Internationals, Trail King gooseneck trailersThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced two recalls affecting certain International trucks and some Trail King gooseneck trailers.August 29, 2017BusinessDiesel prices top $2.60 mark for first time in over two yearsThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. is now $2.60. The last time prices exceeded $2.60 per gallon was the week ending Aug. 17, 2015.August 29, 2017BusinessHistoric flooding shuts down southeast Texas, trucking regs waived for emergency reliefThe Texas Department of Transportation is reporting nearly 350 road locations currently affected by high water in the Houston area alone. Read more on this hereAugust 28, 2017BusinessStates place restrictions on oversized trucks ahead of eclipseSeveral states in the path of the solar eclipse issued restrictions to truck operators. The DOT has also issued warnings and tips for all drivers. More on CCJ!August 18, 2017BusinessBandit truck racing’s inaugural season exceeding expectations, second season confirmedThe inaugural season has been so successful, the series has announced it will be back for its second season in 2018. Click here to read all about this decision.August 16, 2017BusinessFaulty spotlight fuse prompts recall of nearly 6,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucksNearly 6,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks equipped with optional spotlights are being recalled due to a potential circuitry problem that could cause a fire.August 15, 2017BusinessDiesel prices hit two-year high with most recent jumpThe week’s 1.7-cent increase, the seventh consecutive week with an increase, brought the nation’s average price for diesel to $2.598 per gallon. Read more.August 15, 2017BusinessDiesel prices surge in recent weeksDiesel prices jumped 5 cents during the week ending Aug. 7, the largest single-week increase since Dec., according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.August 7, 2017BusinessTow hook, fuel pump issues prompt recalls of 2,500-plus Freightliner, Western Star trucksOver 2,500 Freightliner & Western Star trucks, ranging from severe duty to Class 8 long-haul tractors, are included in two separate recalls. Learn more here.August 7, 2017BusinessFMCSA: States can take out-of-state CLP applications of any potential truckerFMCSA guidance to clarify states can choose to accept out-of-state CPL applications and administer the general knowledge test to any out-of-state applicants.August 2, 2017Previous PagePage 44 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.
