Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDOT: Speed limiter proposal expected before month’s endThe Department of Transportation this week issued a report indicating it expects its long-awaited proposal to mandate speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks to be published next week.August 17, 2016BusinessDiesel prices fall less than a cent during last weekThe U.S.’ average for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.31 following the six-tenths of a cent decrease during the week.August 16, 2016BusinessBendix trailer brake valve recall includes 9,000 more trailersNearly 40,000 trailers are now included in a recall stemming from an issue with Bendix SR-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valves.August 11, 2016BusinessATRI, DOT working to develop program to ease congestion on major U.S. freight corridorsATRI led the way in developing two primers for the DOT’s ICM program, which is intended “for transportation networks to realize significant improvements in the efficient movement of people and goods through integrated, proactive management of existing infrastructure along major corridors.”August 11, 2016BusinessFleet owner arrested for allegedly using fleet trucks to traffic cocaine, marijuanaIn a press conference Tuesday, officials said company owner Peter Truong would book legitimate loads to be picked up in California and Colorado, then hide drugs in the company’s three trucks to bring back into Florida.August 10, 2016BusinessShort-haul carrier granted fleet-wide exemption from keeping logsInstead of keeping daily logs, drivers will use an electronic logging system called Geotab to track their hours-of-service data, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.August 9, 2016BusinessDiesel prices fall for sixth consecutive weekThe price of a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped an average of 3.2 cents across the nation to $2.316 per gallon.August 8, 2016BusinessFMCSA to take next step toward sleep apnea rule this monthAn FMCSA board will meet this month to make recommendations to the agency on a potential sleep apnea rule to govern screening and treatment of truckers suspected of sleep apnea.August 8, 2016BusinessCrime roundup: Illegal hazmat transport, false overweight state permitsAn overweight state permit company was charged with producing falsified permits, and a Missouri chiropractor pled guilty to submitting false medical examiner certificates.August 8, 2016BusinessCargo theft incidents, values fall year-over-year, FreightWatch reportsFood and drinks represented 23 percent of total thefts during the quarter with nuts and sodas, juice, tea and water being the most targeted products in the category, according to FWI. Electronics accounted for 13 percent of overall thefts, with the majority of these being televisions.August 8, 2016Previous PagePage 64 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.
