Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessNTSB wants greater focus on driver drug testing following fatal 2015 crash“Implementation of our recommendations made today can lead to a prospective employer having access to a driver’s full driving history, including involvement in previous crashes, incidents of speeding, or operating while impaired by alcohol or other drugs,” aid NTSB Chairman Christopher A. Hart.October 7, 2016BusinessProposed CSA changes open for comment, Q&A sessions begin next weekFMCSA is asking for industry and public comments on the proposed changes to Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores the agency announced earlier this year.October 6, 2016BusinessCrime report: Carrier owner pleads guilty to reincarnating after shutdown, CDL testing scheme bustedA Pennsylvania trucking company owner pleaded guilty to charges relating to the reincarnation of a company shut down by FMCSA, more people were sentenced in a widespread CDL testing scheme and more.October 5, 2016BusinessDiesel prices tick upward in most recent weekThe price of a gallon of on-highway diesel rose by seven-tenths of a cent, regaining the decrease from the previous week.October 3, 2016BusinessFood hauler seeks 30-minute break exemptionTransco Inc. applied for the exemption for the drivers in the company’s grocery and foodservice divisions to allow the drivers to count time performing on-duty, non-driving tasks toward the 30-minute break requirement.September 28, 2016BusinessDaimler issues two recalls on certain Freightliner, Western Star trucksApproximately 1,160 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are affected by two separate recalls – one dealing with the location of the power distribution module location on certain CNG-fueled trucks and one affecting trucks with the wrong front axle hub equipped.September 27, 2016BusinessIdaho third-party CDL testers must continue to maintain fraud bond, FMCSA saysThird-party CDL testers in Idaho must maintain a bond for re-testing drivers in the event CDL testing fraud is discovered, following the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s denial of an exemption request made by the Idaho DOT, who sought to be to be waived of the requirement.September 27, 2016BusinessDiesel prices continue steady downward trendThe U.S.’ average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.382. Two regions saw slight upticks in price, while all other regions dropped during the week.September 26, 2016BusinessTrucking entities mostly support under-21 military driver pilot program, safety orgs opposeWith the public comment period for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 truckers closed, here’s a look at where major trucking organizations — and safety groups — stand on the program.September 26, 2016BusinessIndiana steel company gets hours, equipment exemptions for on-site coil transportArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor received the exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after it requested them in March. The company’s internal logistics drivers can now operate up to 16 consecutive hours in a work day and return to work with a minimum of eight hours off-duty when necessary.September 23, 2016Previous PagePage 61 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.
