Overdrive StaffBusinessNew York governor suspends fuel taxTruck drivers fueing in N.Y. get a reprieve at the pump with the suspension of the state's 15.5-cent diesel tax through the end of the year. Also: CVSA updates emergencies website; new Eaton 48-volt aftertreatment heaters; Bendix postpones ride-and-drive.June 2, 2022BusinessDiesel prices dip but remain above $5.50 national average | I-81 closures this monthDiesel prices dropped 3.2 cents during the week leading up to Memorial Day to a $5.54 national average. Also: I-81 lane closures planned this month in Virginia; USA Truck revamps owner-op program; Great Dane recalling some flatbed trailers.June 1, 2022Reader RigsMatt Page's 1989 Kenworth W900BPage uses the Kenworth pair with a Timpte reefer daily to haul potatoes. The rig is powered by a Cat 3406C with a 13-speed.May 31, 2022RegulationsPlanned closures on I-94 and I-496 | California sued over CARB deadlineThe Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association sues California over next new-truck emissions deadlines. Also: Construction season is in full swing in Michigan, with two I-94 closures (and one on I-496) upcoming; Expedite Expo kicks off July 15 in Indiana.May 31, 2022LifeCVSA's awareness initiative expanded in concert with Truckers Against Trafficking, Canada, MexicoThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance board of directors voted to extend its Human Trafficking Awareness initiative from three days to five next year. Also: HDVI Shift dynamically priced insurance now available in 13 states, adding South Carolina.May 30, 2022EquipmentUsed truck sales numbers continue fall | Rates' 'Roadcheck effect' last weekACT Research reports that used Class 8 retail sales volumes in April were 24% lower month-over-month. Also: Owner-ops flexed pricing power last week with "Roadcheck effect" demand boost; Driver named Highway Angel for rescuing baby and mother.May 27, 2022Reader RigsSteve McGee's 2018 Peterbilt 567The truck features a Paccar MX-13 with an 18-speed. McGee uses the truck to haul oversize loads and wind energy equipment throughout the Midwest and Southeast.May 27, 2022RegulationsSpeed limiter comment period extendedFMCSA is adding 45 days to the comment period for its advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on speed limiters. Also: CarriersEdge launches new auto hauler training course; Boss Truck Shop opens new Ohio location.May 26, 2022LifeBe on the lookout for cargo theft activity over holiday weekendCargoNet expects an uptick in cargo thefts from the Thursday prior to Memorial Day to the Wednesday after. Also: Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts from CargoNet parent company to Safety+ system; Landstar growth leads to Fortune 500 nod.May 25, 2022RegulationsHours regs waived for shipments of baby formula | Diesel prices dip slightly, rates riseFMCSA issued an hours of service waiver for haulers of baby formula and related manufacturing ingredients. Also: Diesel prices dropped 4.2 cents last week; Cuban citizen pleads guilty in CDL fraud scheme; Bendix hosting ride-and-drive event at Talladega.May 24, 2022Previous PagePage 142 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
