Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessGeorge Washington Bridge leads 10 most congested freight bottlenecks in U.S.Check out American Transportation Research Institute’s updated 2019 Top Truck Bottleneck List and see how traffic congestion impacts trucking on Overdrive.February 12, 2019BusinessThree companies added to fireworks haulers’ annual Independence Day exemptionThe FMCSA added three companies to the 14-hour rule exemption for Independence Day. The total number of companies taking advantage of the exemption comes to 53.February 11, 2019BusinessNearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, AutocarAccording to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.February 11, 2019BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Household goods moving fraud, cargo theft, false DOT examsAction in three trucking-related crimes has been reported by the DOT’s Office of Inspector General. Get details on the trucking industry crime reports here.February 7, 2019BusinessCalifornia bill would require emissions testing to register trucks in stateA bill introduced in the Calif. Senate would require heavy trucks to undergo more stringent emissions testing before registering or operating in the state.February 7, 2019BusinessConcrete pavers get 30-minute break, short-haul exemption reliefConcrete haulers see relief from the 30-minute break requirement and the 12-hour rule in the short-haul exemption with the ACPA. Details on Overdrive.February 5, 2019BusinessCollision avoidance systems, sleep apnea testing among NTSB’s Most Wanted safety improvementsAmong recommendations that could impact the trucking industry are eliminating distracted driving, eliminating alcohol and drug impairment, reducing speeding-related crashes, increasing collision avoidance systems, reducing fatigue-related accidents, requiring sleep apnea screening and testing.February 4, 2019BusinessVirginia legislators back off of I-81 tolls – for nowThe Virginia House and Senate each submitted substitute bills to replace the bills introduced on Jan. 15. The new bills make no mention of tolling to fund improvements to the interstate, but a committee established by the bills could still choose tolling as the best way to generate funds.February 4, 2019BusinessTruck ban lifted on most New York highways; Gov. Cuomo scolds violating truckersAfter an accident that involved five tractor-trailers and injured a state trooper, Cuomo said violators would receive a $450 fine, two points on their license and possibly face criminal charges.February 1, 2019BusinessMinnesota raises speed limits to 60 on over 5,000 miles of highwaysThe Minnesota Department of Transportation will increase speeds on 5,240 miles of highway based on the results of a five-year study completed last week. The increases are effective as soon as new signs are posted. Many signs are already up, and the rest are expected to be in place by spring.January 28, 2019Previous PagePage 102 of 203Next 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
