Matt Cole (CCJ)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessPeterbilt rebating some models for American Loggers Council membersPeterbilt Motors Company and the American Loggers Council have teamed to create a rebate program for ALC members purchasing select new Peterbilt trucks through authorized Peterbilt dealerships.June 18, 2015BusinessFMCSA proposes rule to require equipment compliance decals throughout truck’s lifeThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would require motor carriers operating in interstate commerce to have all vehicles display certification that all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at the time the vehicles were manufactured were met.June 18, 2015BusinessOversize/overweight haulers granted exemption to 30-minute break ruleFMCSA has granted oversize/overweight haulers an exemption to the 30-minute break requirement in the current hours-of-service rules.June 17, 2015BusinessPaccar issues three recalls affecting more than 100,000 Kenworths, a few PetesMore than 100,000 Kenworth trucks and tractors have been recalled for issues with windshield wipers. Paccar, maker of Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles, also announced a recall on 1,500 trucks for alternator cables that could chafe on nearby components.June 16, 2015BusinessFMCSA shuts down fireworks carrier, carrier that caused I-75 canola oil crashesThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has issued two imminent hazard out-of-service orders — effectively, shutdowns — to two carriers.June 16, 2015BusinessDiesel prices continue to decline, drop 1.4 cents this weekThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped 1.4 cents this week, marking the third consecutive week of a price drop.June 15, 2015BusinessFMCSA denies group’s request to allow higher truck window tintingFMCSA said in its denial notice IWFA did not provide enough evidence that using window tinting that blocks more light than currently allowed will achieve the same level of safety as current regulations do.June 12, 2015BusinessFMCSA extends hours-of-service break exemption for livestock haulersThe Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration has decided to renew livestock haulers’ exemption of the 30-minute break required by current hours-of-service regulations.June 11, 2015BusinessNTSB recommends collision avoidance systems on all new vehiclesThe National Transportation Safety Board released a report Monday recommending collision avoidance systems become standard on all new passenger and commercial vehicles.June 11, 2015BusinessFMCSA grants exemption to C.R. England from commercial learner’s permit regFMCSA has granted a request to C.R. England to allow CLP holders who have passed the CDL skills test to operate trucks without a CDL holder in the front seat.June 10, 2015Previous PagePage 95 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.
