Matt Cole (HWT)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].TrucksCoronavirus could significantly impact freight volumesThe deadly coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, in December (and has since infected more than 28,000 people and killed more than 560) could have a significant impact on freight volume entering the United States from China. The extent of the virus’ impact on the supply chain is still unknown, but experts say the […]February 11, 2020TrucksUPS facing federal penalty for firing driver over CDL complaintThe Department of Labor announced last month it is fining the nation’s largest carrier, UPS Freight, after an investigation revealed that managers allegedly retaliated against a truck driver who refused to drive a truck without an electronic logging device. UPS said it is contesting the fines because the situation has been resolved through other channels. The […]December 10, 2019TrucksAnother UAW strike leaves Mack, Volvo production in questionSix United Automotive Workers chapters representing more than 3,500 Mack Trucks employees at five of the company’s plants went on strike Saturday night to push for better pay, benefits and more in their next contract. Mack President Martin Weissburg said in a statement the company is surprised UAW decided to strike. “We are surprised and disappointed that the UAW […]October 15, 2019VocationalInternational HV trucks recalled over steer axle issueNavistar announced recently it is recalling approximately 209 severe service trucks over an issue with the steer axle hubs, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects model year 2020 International HV trucks. Navistar says the steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which could cause wheel […]July 10, 2019TrucksOver 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issueA number of recalls have recently been announced by Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar, Volvo, Mack and Great Dane, which include thousands of trucks and other equipment, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In […]March 10, 2019TrucksCalifornia considering tougher emissions testingA bill introduced Monday, Feb. 4, in the California Senate would require Class 4 and heavier trucks to undergo more stringent emissions testing than currently required before registering or even operating in the state. The tests could also be an added annual expense for carriers who run in California. The bill, dubbed the “Heavy-Duty Vehicle […]February 11, 2019TrucksNTSB recommends collision avoidance, speed limiters, more in biannual Most Wanted listThe National Transportation Safety Board released Monday its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements with six of the 10 items relating to truck drivers and the trucking industry. Among recommendations that could impact trucking are eliminating distracted driving, eliminating alcohol and drug impairment, implementing a strategy to reduce speeding-related crashes, increasing implementation of […]February 4, 2019TrucksDiesel hits lowest price in over a yearAnother weekly decrease in diesel prices across the U.S. has fuel at its lowest price since 2017, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Energy. A 1.1-cent decrease during the week ending Jan. 21 has the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel at $2.965. The last time prices were lower […]January 23, 2019TrucksDOT busts: CDL testing scheme, vehicle shipping fraud & hazmat violationsAction in three trucking-related crimes – including a CDL testing scheme, vehicle shipping fraud and hazmat violations – has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General. Florida man sentenced for role in CDL testing scheme Taras Chabanovych was sentenced Oct. 26 to 60 days of time served, two years of supervised release, […]December 2, 2018VocationalMack & Volvo recall trucks over snow plow and steering issuesMack Trucks and Volvo Trucks have recently issued three recalls affecting more than 3,000 trucks for issues with snow plow lamp preparation kits in certain vocational trucks, as well as a potential steering issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The largest of the three recalls affects approximately 2,194 model year 2004-2019 VHD vocational trucks equipped […]November 25, 2018Page 1 of 6Next PageTop StoriesHealth & wellnessHighway to health: Poor nutrition, lack of options leads to health woes for truckersNearly 20% of drivers rank physical health as a top concern, yet the industry has the highest rate of obesity and diabetes among all U.S. occupations.Health & wellnessHighway to health: Pay, lack of sleep and home time are top factors in driver mental healthWorkforceHighway to health: Stress a top contributor to lagging truck driver wellnessInsuranceCrash preparedness: A driver’s guide to effective accident scene documentationFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
