Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessWith Roadcheck looming, Bendix and Goodyear offer tire prep advice to carriersTips on proper tare care ahead of CVSA’s annual Roadcheck inspection spree, which will focus on tires.May 27, 2016BusinessCargo thieves active during Memorial Day weekend, firms warnFreightWatch International and CargoNet have each issued warnings, along with recommendations, to carriers and drivers regarding annual increased cargo theft activity during the Memorial Day weekend.May 25, 2016BusinessDiesel prices jump 6 cents, hit highest point in 6 monthsThe jump in prices put the national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel at $2.357, the highest per-gallon rate so far in 2016.May 23, 2016BusinessRule to establish CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse a step closer to becoming lawA central database would be created under the rule for verified positive controlled substances and alcohol test results for CDL holders, and for refusals by drivers to submit to testing.May 23, 2016BusinessComment period for FMCSA’s proposed reforms to carrier safety fitness ratings ends Monday, May 23The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlined FMCSA’s plan to update its safety rating system for carriers by integrating on-road safety data from inspections, along with the results of carrier investigations and crash reports.May 20, 2016Business221 cargo theft incidents reported in first quarterFood and drinks continued to be the most stolen product type in the quarter, accounting for 20 percent of total thefts in the U.S.May 19, 2016BusinessDiesel prices rise to highest point since mid-DecemberDiesel prices have jumped up to their highest point since mid-December after another increase in prices during the week ending May 16.May 16, 2016BusinessN.C.-based trucking company alleging FMCSA discriminates against its Chinese driversNorth Carolina-based, Asian-owned trucking company Truse Trucking is alleging it has been discriminated against by the FMCSA because it employs Chinese drivers whose primary language is not English.May 16, 2016BusinessRule to set up CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse expected in August, speed limiter rule soonThe rule will establish a database of CDL holders that have failed or refused a drug test and requires carriers to upload this information to FMCSA at least annually.May 13, 2016BusinessFleets report equipment utilization down for second consecutive quarterThe report, a summary of an April survey in which 47 fleets accounting for 37,000 power units and 91,000 trailers responded, showed equipment utilization for power units at 90 percent and trailer utilization at 83 percent.May 13, 2016Previous PagePage 70 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.
