Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA hosting roundtable on broker solvency, ability to pay carriersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host next month an informal roundtable discussion about property broker’s and freight forwarder’s ability to meet their payment obligations to carriers. Carriers are invited to participate.April 27, 2016BusinessDiesel prices continue climb, rise 3.3 centsThe average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel increased 3.3 cents to $2.198 during the week ending April 25, according to the Department of Energy.April 25, 2016BusinessCCJ Spring Symposium offers chance to connect with fleets from across U.S.Registration for the May 16-18 event is open now, which will give fleet managers and executives the chance to network, enjoy leisure activities such as golf and hear from industry experts about coming regulations, the trucking economy and more.April 21, 2016BusinessMissouri asks FMCSA for another training exemption for military veteran driversThe state is now requesting an exemption from the commercial learner’s permit knowledge test requirement for qualified veterans who participated in dedicated training in approved military programs.April 20, 2016BusinessFMCSA seeking nominations/applicants for newly established household goods groupThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its intention to establish a Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group, as mandated by the December-passed FAST Act highway bill.April 20, 2016BusinessFMCSA seeking fleet feedback for proposed carrier incentive programFMCSA is asking for comments from industry stakeholders on the implementation of a “Beyond Compliance” program that would reward carriers for early safety tech adoption or other voluntary compliance initiatives beyond the scope of current safety regulations.April 19, 2016BusinessFuel prices increase for eighth time in nine weeksThe average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.165 nationwide, a 3.7-cent increase over the previous week.April 18, 2016BusinessFatal crashes involving trucks fell by 5 percent in 2014In its annual “Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts” report, FMCSA found large truck fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled decreased by 6 percent from 1.43 to 1.34. However, crashes with trucks resulting in injuries injuries increased by 21 percent from 73,000 to 88,000. These numbers do not account for crash fault, just truck involvement.April 18, 2016BusinessW.V. ordinance banning trucks struck down by state supreme courtThe circuit court ruled, and the state supreme court affirmed, that the authority to regulate traffic on connecting parts of the state road system, which is granted to municipalities, doesn’t include the power to regulate the size or weight of trucks traveling on these sections.April 12, 2016BusinessU.S. diesel average creeps up, hits three month highThe U.S.’ average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.128, the highest diesel average since January.April 11, 2016Previous PagePage 72 of 100Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightCN and CSX are looking to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville that replaces an existing trucking leg from Memphis into Music City.Equipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
