Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessCargo thefts, values fall year-over-year in third quarterIn total, CargoNet saw $23.7 million in cargo stolen during 2016’s third quarter, which is down $8.2 million from the same period last year. Of the 201 cargo theft incidents, six had values higher than $1 million.October 31, 2016BusinessFMCSA further eases regulations for military vets transitioning to truckingThe exemption allows state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) to choose whether or not to waive the knowledge test for qualified learner’s permit and CDL applicants. FMCSA is also allowing SDLAs to establish their own requirements and procedures of verifying the eligibility of the applicants.October 26, 2016BusinessConcrete haulers seek waiver from 30-minute break requirementA group representing concrete haulers and their drivers has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from the required 30-minute break stipulated by hours of service regulations.October 25, 2016BusinessDiesel prices level out after two weeks of significant increasesThe U.S.’ average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.478, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.October 24, 2016BusinessFleets, drivers generally oppose speed limiter mandate from FMCSAMore than 3,000 comments have been received by the Department of Transportation about the proposed speed limiter mandates. The majority of the comments coming from drivers and other industry stakeholders opposed to the rulemaking.October 24, 2016BusinessPhase 2 truck emissions regulations officially slated for publicationThe Phase 2 standards will build on the Phase 1 standards, according to the 2,762-page joint rulemaking, and are projected to see fuel savings as high as 25 percent, depending on the vehicle.October 24, 2016BusinessBrakes, hours and logs lead Roadcheck 2016 violationsCVSA reported 9,080 trucks were placed out of service during the inspection blitz, while 1,436 drivers were placed out of service.October 20, 2016BusinessI-95 open in both directions throughout N.C.I-95 is completely open in both directions throughout the state. I-95 South is still reduced to one lane, however, at exit 79 and exit 25 as crews work to repair damage from Hurricane Matthew.October 19, 2016BusinessDiesel prices jump 3.6 cents in most recent weekThe increase puts the average price in the U.S. for a gallon of on-highway diesel at $2.481, the highest price since mid-November 2015.October 17, 2016BusinessDOT: Rules on driver training, CDL clearinghouse slated for NovemberExpect two major rulemakings next month, the Department of Transportation said.October 17, 2016Previous PagePage 59 of 100Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementMore than four-times as much freight by value moves by truck than its nearest competitor but all modes are intertwined.BusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
