Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA increases fines for trucking regs violationsThe FMCSA increased fines for trucking regulation violations, affective immediately. For more details and updated penalty values, visit CCJ.July 31, 2019BusinessFuel prices hit lowest national average since FebruaryDuring the most recent week, prices fell in all regions except California, which stayed mostly flat, increasing by just one-tenth of a cent. More here on CCJ.July 30, 2019BusinessTwo Volvo recalls for transmission issues include 25,000 trucksVolvo Trucks North America announced two recalls issued by the NHTSA that affects more than 25,000 trucks. Details and truck models affected on CCJ.July 30, 2019BusinessComment period opens for move to allow drivers to take CDL test outside of home stateThe FMCSA is proposing a rule that will allow drivers to take general and specialized knowledge tests for their CDL in a state other than their home state.July 29, 2019BusinessFMCSA to explore prevalence of harassment against female, minority truckersThe FMCSA proposes a study to be conducted to explore harassment and assaults against female and minority male truck drivers. Learn more on CCJ today.July 26, 2019BusinessDiesel prices holding flat around $3The cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.804 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.937 per gallon. More Details on CCJ.July 23, 2019BusinessApprox. 700 Peterbilt, Autocar medium/vocational duty trucks recalledPaccar's recall impacts 343 Peterbilt trucks, while Autocar's recall affects 357 Xpeditor tractors. Discover more details about the recalls on CCJ.July 23, 2019BusinessBills introduced to raise minimum liability limits, require automatic emergency brakingOne would raise the minimum liability limits and the other would require automatic emergency braking. Find out more information on both bills here at CCJ.July 18, 2019BusinessFMCSA denies ELD exemption request for small carriersThe FMCSA has denied the ELD exemption request bc the application did not meet regulatory standards for an exemption. Find out more information here on CCJ.July 16, 2019BusinessLifetime CDL ban instituted for drivers convicted of human traffickingFMCSA's new rule will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from holding or obtaining a commercial drivers license. More details on CCJ.July 16, 2019Previous PagePage 8 of 100Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
