Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessBill to cut excise tax on natural gas trucks introduced in House, SenateA bill has been introduced in both chambers of Congress that is intended to make the prospect of buying alternative fuel trucks more attractive for fleets.September 23, 2016BusinessCRST Expedited lands exemption to let pre-CDL holders drive teamFMCSA will allow a commercial learner’s permit holder with documentation that he or she passed the CDL skills test to drive a truck for CRST as part of a team operation without a CDL holder in the front seat.September 22, 2016BusinessFMCSA amends regulations to allow safety tech to be mounted on windshieldsThe new regulations add an amendment to allow certain devices, including, but not limited to video event recorders, lane departure warning systems, collision mitigation or warning systems, transponders and sensors that are part of a hands-free driver aid equipment package, to be mounted within the area swept by the windshield wipers.September 22, 2016BusinessDiesel prices fall a penny nationwide during most recent weekThe price of a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped a penny to $2.389 per gallon nationwide during the week ending Sept. 19, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.September 19, 2016BusinessCrime report: Man pleads guilty to creating false overweight permits, border inspector charged with taking bribesAn FMCSA border inspector was charged with accepting bribes, and an Ohio man pleaded guilty to creating and providing falsified overweight permits to trucking companies.September 16, 2016BusinessXPO drivers, warehouse workers file for Teamster representationA group of 72 truck drivers at XPO’s Aurora, Ill., terminal and 125 warehouse workers at the company’s North Haven, Conn., facility have filed for union representation through the Teamsters.September 16, 2016BusinessDOT: Final rule for trucker training standards expected to publish in NovemberThe Department of Transportation, in its monthly regulatory report, expects the final CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule to be published by the end of the month, while the final Entry-Level Driver Training rule is expected to be published in November.September 16, 2016BusinessFMCSA eyes rule to change clearance process for diabetic truckersFMCSA is seeking public comment on its Medical Review Board’s recommendations regarding a rule that would allow diabetic drivers with well-controlled and stable diabetes to drive in interstate commerce.September 15, 2016BusinessProposed speed limiter rule published, comment period open for carriersThe DOT suggested three possible speeds for trucks to be governed to – 60 mph, 65 mph or 68 mph. Overall, the proposal offers little in the way of guidance toward what a final version of the rule could look like, and the DOT is mainly looking for feedback from the trucking industry and equipment manufacturers on the proposal.September 7, 2016BusinessDiesel prices reverse course following recent jumpThe average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $2.407, marking the end of a two-week climb that saw fuel prices jump a total of nearly 10 cents.September 6, 2016Previous PagePage 62 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.
