Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTanker group petitions DOT about California meal, rest break requirements for hazmat carriersThe National Tank Truck Carriers says California’s rules, which entitles drivers to paid 30-minute meal break periods after five and 10 hours of work, prohibits carriers from requiring an employee to work during these breaks, violating best practices and load attendance requirements for hazmat haulers, the group says.September 1, 2016BusinessTruck-involved fatalities increased 4.4 percent in 2015, DOT saysNHTSA’s report says there were 4,067 truck-involved fatalities, which is the highest number since 2008. Of the 4,067 fatalities, 667 (16.4 percent) were occupants of the trucks, 10.1 percent were non-occupants and 73.5 percent were occupants of other vehicles. NHTSA’s report doesn’t account for crash fault.August 31, 2016BusinessCargo theft firms warn industry of increased theft risk around Labor DayFreightWatch recommends for drivers and others involved in logistics to make sure safety protocols are up-to-date and that they are using industry best practices for in-transit and warehouse operations.August 30, 2016BusinessRule to set minimum driver training standards moves step closer to publicationIf the Final Rule matches up with the proposed rule released earlier this year in March, FMCSA will implement a core curriculum for new truckers receiving their CDL and require them to receive 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training before being issued the license.August 30, 2016BusinessHHG carrier seeks exemption from regs for small shipmentsLa Rosa Del Monte Express (LRDM) is seeking the exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s consumer protection regulations for HHG transportation because, the company says, the regulations “hinder its efforts to meet the needs of the communities it serves.”August 29, 2016BusinessDiesel prices top $2.40 per gallon mark following two big jumpsWith a 3.9-cent increase during the week ending Aug. 29, the price of a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $2.409, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.August 29, 2016BusinessCrime report: Texas drug tester debarred, more on Florida CDL test schemeA Florida man pleaded guilty in relation to a Florida CDL testing scheme, and the owner of a Texas drug testing company was debarred by the FMCSA for three years.August 23, 2016BusinessDiesel prices jump 6.6 cents in most recent weekDespite the 7-cent increase in the region, the cheapest fuel can still be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.249 per gallon.August 22, 2016BusinessFMCSA seeking feedback on pilot program for under-21, military-trained truckersThe proposed program would allow a limited number of military-trained drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. The drivers in the group will have to be sponsored by a motor carrier participating in the program, FMCSA says, and their safety records will be recorded through the duration of the three-year pilot program.August 19, 2016BusinessFlooding suspends hours regs in Louisiana for truckers carrying emergency and relief loadsTruckers involved in carrying emergency and relief loads in Louisiana can operate outside of hours of service rules. Details here.August 18, 2016Previous PagePage 63 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.
