Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel prices climb to 2017 highDiesel fuel prices tied their 2017 high mark during the week ending April 17, reaching a $2.597 per gallon average nationwide after a 1.5 cent jump. Get detailsApril 18, 2017BusinessTrucking school allegedly bilked more than $4M from V.A.A California trucking school operator was arrested after he and the owner were indicted on charges of allegedly cheating the VA out of more than $4 million.April 17, 2017BusinessFMCSA ups fines for violationsFines for violating federal trucking regulations have increased in all areas. See the list of regulations along with former and new penalty values.April 11, 2017BusinessDiesel prices jog upwardSince about a year ago, the price of diesel, on average, has been steadily increasing. What does this mean for diesel and the trucking industry? Details here.April 10, 2017BusinessCalifornia passes legislation to raise diesel tax by 20 centsThe tax would help fund infrastructure. Read here to see when the tax rate will go into effect and what you can expect for the future of diesel in California.April 10, 2017BusinessBill to allow convenience stores, restaurants at public rest areas introducedThere is a bill being proposed to Congress to add these and commercialize rest areas. Read all the details here and decide if you are for against it.April 10, 2017BusinessCarrier giants Swift, Knight to mergeSwift Transportation and Knight Transportation announced that they will merge later this year. What could this mean for the trucking industry as we know it?April 10, 2017BusinessFMCSA committee looking at adjustments to post-accident reportingThe FMCSA’s Post-Accident Reporting (PAR) Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the specifics on post-accident data and how it is collected. Read more here.April 10, 2017BusinessFatal truck crashes increased in 2015The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's report states there were 3,996 truck drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2015. Read all the details here.April 10, 2017BusinessDiesel pricing remains flatA slight increase during the week is keeping diesel fuel’s flat 2017 going, as prices have fluctuated little since the turn of the calendar in January.April 4, 2017Previous PagePage 50 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.
