Jill DunnBusinessVa.’s new U.S. 460 to charge $11.72 tollWhen Virginia opens the new Route 460 in 2018, truckers will pay $11.72 to drive the entire 55-mile extension, while the current route will remain toll free.October 24, 2012BusinessJudge asks for amendments to ‘hot fuel’ settlementAdjusted settlement motions have been filed in the “hot fuel” case after the judge presiding over the multi-district case asked nearly all of the refiners and retailers to adjust proposals.October 22, 2012BusinessCarriers grappling with solutions for uncompensated detentionDespite indications more carriers are offering or improving trucker detention pay, there seems to be no clear consensus for change.October 19, 2012BusinessCourt to hear case on cross-border programOOIDA will present oral arguments against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s cross-border pilot program with Mexico Dec. 6.October 17, 2012BusinessNationwide enforcement blitz running until SundayOfficers will check drivers of commercial vehicles for compliance with medical card and hours of service regulations.October 15, 2012BusinessAgency conclusion of report clashes with institute’sIn response to an ATRI report that determined CSA scores do not accurately portray a carrier’s crash risk, FMCSA says the report actually shows evidence supporting the program’s effectiveness.October 10, 2012BusinessGPS devices causing accidents, Senator saysU.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is pushing for establishing national standards for truck Global Positioning System devices, citing research indicating a high percentage of trucks hitting low bridges.September 25, 2012BusinessTrucking campaign donations heavily favor GOPRepublican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is the top recipient of overall contributions from trucking industry groups.September 24, 2012BusinessMexico retains U.S. trucker after prison releaseThe mother of the Dallas trucker says Mexico has given little explanation for holding her 27-year -old son Jabin Akeem Bogan following completion of his seven-month prison sentence in Veracruz.September 20, 2012Business“Hot fuel” suit continuesJurors will return to deliberations Sept. 24 in the “hot fuel” class action suit against QuikTrip, 7-Eleven and Kum & Go.September 20, 2012Previous PagePage 34 of 38Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversThe U.S. Department of Transportation said it doesn't need a study on safety outcomes to end non-domiciled CDL issuance, because foreign citizens can't prove their U.S. driving records. Here, find both DOT's and the non-domiciled CDL rule challengers' arguments in detail, before a court decides the fate of the rule.Small Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingCustom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newFeatured SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
