Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Economic trendsWhat to expect with diesel prices in the coming monthsDepending on the severity of the upcoming winter, diesel prices could continue to increase for the next few months. Prices are expected to fall in 2022, however, as refineries increase production.November 18, 2021RegulationsCourt reverses Obama-era trailer emissions standardsA three-judge panel agreed that EPA lacked authority to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, and two of the three judges agreed that NHTSA’s authority also did not cover trailers in the context of fuel economy.November 16, 2021TechnologyELD compliance at stake with 3G sunsetting just months awayFMCSA is warning fleets to act fast to make sure their ELDs are not reliant on 3G cell networks with sunsetting beginning in February. In addition to ELDs, carriers' telematics and camera systems could also be affected by the 3G shutdown.November 5, 2021RegulationsTrucking not exempt from Biden's vaccine and testing mandate, enforcement 'cutting us off at the knees'According to OSHA, more than 730,000 employees in the trucking industry are covered under the mandate and will be required to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing by Jan. 4.November 4, 2021Alternative powerHighway funding, infrastructure challenges await as EVs become more popularAn already struggling Highway Trust Fund will face more shortfalls without some kind of use-tax on electric cars and trucks. As the U.S. moves toward more electric vehicles, the country will have to address its current electricity infrastructure.October 14, 2021RegulationsCalifornia Trucking Association's AB 5 lawsuit still pending with Supreme CourtDespite reports, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear CTA's case to determine if the FAAAA preempts the California law. The State of California still has a week to file a petition in the case before SCOTUS considers hearing it.October 5, 2021BusinessHow a sleeper upgrade boosts one owner-op's quality of life, businessIndependent owner-operator Debbie Desiderato won the TransFIX My Rig driver appreciation sweepstakes for a sleeper makeover. She talks about how the upgrade improves her life on the road and her bottom line in this week's 10-44 webisode.September 30, 2021Alternative powerHow fleets can adapt to inevitable proliferation of electric, alt-fuel trucksWith electrification of the U.S. commercial vehicle market imminent, the total cost of ownership of electric trucks is falling. There are also other opportunities available to fleets to help reduce the initial cost of purchasing electric trucks.September 16, 2021WorkforceDriver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention effortsThree truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.September 2, 2021BusinessDillon Logistics abruptly closes doors after 41 yearsThe company has yet to issue a formal announcement, but a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CCJ Wednesday the Burr Ridge, Illinois-based fleet's closure. According to CCJ data, Dillon owned 323 trucks and employed 341 drivers.September 1, 2021Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceMarijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency saysDespite marijuana's reclassification to a Schedule III drug, DOT told CCJ that "safety-sensitive positions will still be barred from ingesting the drug."RegulationsCongress passes reforms for military freight carriersEconomic trendsPlummeting truck orders could flip the freight market by 2027, FTR saysGrowth strategiesShorter leases gaining ground with carriersMergers & AcquisitionsHeartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
