Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessWhite House aims to speed pace on infrastructure projects with new tracking systemIn an effort to help accelerate construction on infrastructure projects across the United States, the White House announced a set of actions Tuesday for federal agencies to help track the progress of the projects.September 23, 2015BusinessOn-the-job trucker deaths rose last year to highest point since 2008Work-related truck driver fatalities rose to their highest level since 2008 last year, according to a report issued by the Department of Labor this week. About 725 heavy vehicle or tractor-trailer drivers died on the job last year, according to the report.September 23, 2015BusinessCSA tweaks, e-log mandate top FMCSA priorities for rest of year, says FMCSA’s DarlingFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Acting Administrator Scott Darling updated the agency’s top five priorities for the rest of the year in a recent memo to employees.September 21, 2015BusinessDiesel price drops below $2.50 per gallon, lowest in over six yearsWith a 2.4-cent drop this week, the country’s average diesel price is at its lowest point since June 1, 2009.September 21, 2015BusinessVolvo recalls more than 2,800 VNL, VNM model trucksVolvo Trucks North America has issued a recall affecting 2,863 VNL and VNM models manufactured between 2012 and 2015.September 21, 2015BusinessBeware of online DMV fraud in ArizonaThe Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has issued a warning to Arizona-licensed operators over fraudulent websites offering services such as Arizona driver licenses, IDs and vehicle titles and registration.September 18, 2015BusinessN.Y. doctor charged with falsely certifying CDL physicalsA New York doctor has been charged with falsely certifying physical exams for commercial drivers.September 17, 2015BusinessDiesel prices back on decline after slight increase last weekThe price of a gallon of diesel is now $2.517 nationwide.September 14, 2015BusinessNearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crashFontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12.September 11, 2015BusinessHouse bill would increase Interstate weight limit to 91,000 poundsRep. Reid Ribble, at a press conference on Thursday, said increasing the allowable weight to 91,000 pounds with six axles would increase the industry’s productivity by increasing capacity. It would also reduce congestion and boost safety, he said.September 10, 2015Previous PagePage 88 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.
