Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFor-hire trucking employment gains jobs for first time since JanuaryJuly’s total employment figure in the for-hire trucking industry, reported by the DOL as 1.455 million, is the first jobs gain since January.August 5, 2016BusinessDOT warns drivers about use of e-cigarettes, vaporizersFMCSA says the use of e-cigarettes has resulted in several incidents including explosions, serious personal injuries and fires.August 4, 2016BusinessDiesel prices fall to lowest point since mid-MayDiesel prices fell another 3.1 cents during the week ending Monday, Aug. 1, according to the weekly report from the Department of Energy.August 1, 2016BusinessCargoNet: Cargo theft incidents down 15 percent year-over-yearAccording to CargoNet, 61 percent of reported thefts had a loss value recorded, and the average incident was valued at $330,339 – up $63,243 from cargo theft incidents reported in 2015’s second quarter.July 29, 2016BusinessMinnesota seeks exemption from certain CDL skills test requirementsMinnesota told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in its request that the state “can deliver CDL skills testing more efficiently in an alternative manner” to the current regulations.July 29, 2016BusinessMore than 30,000 trailers recalled from several major manufacturers due to faulty valve componentBendix has issued a recall on more than 190,000 of its SR-5 Trailer Spring Brake Valves, resulting in more than 30,000 trailers being recalled by 11 trailer manufacturers.July 28, 2016BusinessTolls to increase for ninth consecutive year on Pennsylvania TurnpikeThe Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise toll rates 6 percent across the board for E-ZPass and cash-paying drivers in 2017.July 27, 2016BusinessCVSA puts 14 percent of inspected trucks out-of-service during unannounced brake check dayCVSA says 12.4 percent of vehicles inspected were placed out-of-service for brake violations, and 13.9 percent of vehicles were placed out-of-service for violations other than brakes.July 26, 2016BusinessDiesel’s summer decline continuesThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.379, a 2.3-cent drop from the previous week’s price.July 25, 2016BusinessTwo hours exemptions extended to five yearsFMCSA extended hours exemptions for the Department of Energy and WestRock to five years from the date the exemptions were granted.July 22, 2016Previous PagePage 65 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.
