Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessVirginia’s I-81 toll legislation introduced, trucking groups threaten litigationIdentical bills were introduced in the Virginia House and Senate that would establish tolls on I-81. Truckers would pay a maximum of $55.25 to cross the state in one direction, while car drivers would only be charged two-thirds that amount. Car drivers could reduce tolls by purchasing an annual pass.January 24, 2019BusinessSenate bill would expand concealed carry reciprocityA new bill introduced this month by Sen. John Cornyn would expand concealed carry reciprocity to all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how all states recognize driver’s licenses from other states.January 23, 2019ParkingEight-state truck parking information initiative nears full launchIowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Kansas DOTs each announced earlier this month they have launched their versions of the truck parking space counting system, joining Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in rolling out the program. See where to access the parking information here.January 23, 2019BusinessFuel prices hit lowest national average since 2017A 1.1-cent decrease during the week ending Jan. 21 has the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel at $2.965. The last time prices were lower was Christmas Day 2017 when the national average was $2.903.January 22, 2019Hours of ServiceFMCSA suspends hours regs for certain drivers in 12 states ahead of winter stormThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Regional Emergency Declaration that includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.January 18, 2019BusinessCDL skills testing delays can be reduced with third-party testers, group saysA study released by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association shows states with the most significant delays in skill testing were those with state-run testing centers only. States with third-party testing centers that conduct skills tests in lieu of or in conjunction with state-run testing centers have fewer delays.January 18, 2019BusinessI-59/20 closure in downtown Birmingham to begin Jan. 21Crews will close the bridges on Monday, Jan. 21, in order to demolish the existing bridges and build new ones. While the project is expected to keep the bridges closed for 14 months, the contractor has monetary incentives to finish early, ALDOT says.January 15, 2019BusinessOOIDA sues Indiana hoping to derail truck tolling planOOIDA is seeking to overturn the toll increases and for refunds of tolls paid since the October increase went into effect.January 14, 2019BusinessVirginia governor announces plan to toll I-81The I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan submitted to the General Assembly in December by the Commonwealth Transportation Board noted that tolls on heavy commercial vehicles would not exceed 17 cents-per-mile.January 9, 2019BusinessCanadian trucker involved in deadly Humboldt junior hockey team crash pleads guiltyCity News 1130 reports that Jaskirat Singh Sidhu pleaded guilty Tuesday to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.January 9, 2019Previous PagePage 103 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
