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 StoriesTrucker of the YearOwner-op holy grail: Decades of direct freight in a custom '81 359Owner-operator Ron Kelsey has been hauling for the same two shipper customers since he got his authority as an independent in 1994. Managing those relationships, and his award-winning 1981 Peterbilt 359, keep his business running strong.Custom Rigs23-year-old Cameron Bagley's 1999 Pete 379 carries on father's legacyRegulationsEnforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHPRegulationsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsFeatured SponsorDezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good
