Jill DunnBusinessAnalysis shows problematic background on 3% of used trucksA RigDig study of all truck history reports run by customers during the five months ending Sept. 3 showed 2.9 percent of the trucks had been flagged as junk, salvage or having a serious issue, such as fire or flood damage.September 25, 2013BusinessFMCSA scraps old training proposal, embarks on new rulemakingFMCSA withdraws its 2007 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Entry Level Driver Training in favor of developing another proposal.September 20, 2013Electronic Logging DevicesE-log mandate on track as agency tries to tackle driver coercionA proposed rule mandating the use of electronic onboard recorders is still on track for November publication, while the agency is taking steps to mitigate driver coercion.September 17, 2013BusinessFMCSA to change transfer of operating authority processOn Oct. 22, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will discontinue processing applications for transfers of operating authority and the associated $300 fee.September 11, 2013BusinessNJ governor vetoes owner-operator billNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has used his strongest veto power against legislation that would have barred owner-operators from the drayage and parcel delivery service.September 11, 2013BusinessFMCSA says it’s researching crash weighting in CSA scoresFMCSA is studying the feasibility of incorporating crash accountability into Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores and plans to release its Crash Weighting Research Plan sometime this year, the agency says.September 10, 2013BusinessFeds arrest former USA Dry Van Trucking executivesFederal officials have arrested three men who formerly held top-ranking positions at USA Dry Van Logistics for alleged involvement in a $26 million fraud scheme.September 6, 2013BusinessAnnual brake inspection blitz begins Sept. 8Inspectors will conduct more than 30,000 brake inspections across North America during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week Sept. 8-14.September 5, 2013BusinessTale of two CA ports in recent protest actionsLos Angeles port truckers picketed an area trucking company Aug. 27, while the previous week, Oakland port independents ended protests after leadership agreed to reach out on their behalf.August 30, 2013BusinessN.C. further limits tolling with legislationNorth Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has signed the second of two bills that limit the state’s ability to toll existing lanes.August 29, 2013Previous PagePage 25 of 38Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
