Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessColorado adds human trafficking prevention training to CDL requirementsNew CDL applicants in Colorado will be required to complete a 30-minute training session by Truckers Against Trafficking at no extra cost in order to obtain their license. CDL schools in the state will be required to include the training as part of the overall CDL course.April 16, 2018BusinessTwo one-truck companies charged with falsifying DVIRsAccording to the indictment, the owners of the companies directed their employees, under threat of termination, to falsify Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and not report safety defects or deficiencies that would affect the safe operation of vehicles or in a breakdown.April 12, 2018BusinessTrucker speaks at White House tax reform eventExecutives and employees, including truckers, from Werner Enterprises, Crete Carrier Corp and TCW Inc. were in attendance Thursday at the White House Rose Garden for President Trump’s address about tax reform.April 12, 2018Custom RigsFitzgerald Semi-Casual Truck Show to feature truck drag races, stunt show, moreThe event is scheduled for May 4-5 at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. The truck show is a participant-judged show designed to be a more casual atmosphere than some other truck shows. The show is only open to the public on Saturday, May 5. Rock band Foghat will perform that night.April 12, 2018Custom RigsFast and proud: Fitzgerald meets challenge to build custom 389Fitzgerald Glider Kits and Fitzgerald Collision and Repair embraced a seven-day challenge to rebuild a Peterbilt glider for TV’s “Fast ‘N Loud” shop.April 11, 2018BusinessMore than 7,100 Western Star tractors, 500 International trucks recalledDaimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 7,100 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 tractors for a possible electrical issue. Navistar is also recalling approximately 500 model year 2018-2019 International LT tractors for the potential of a fuel leak.April 9, 2018BusinessDiesel prices have bounced around the $3 mark throughout 2018Just over three months into the year, the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is $3.043, up from $2.996 after the first week of 2018.April 9, 2018BusinessCertain fuel haulers land 30-minute break exemptionThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says these drivers take several “breaks” throughout the day when unloading at service stations, which essentially meets the needs of the 30-minute break.April 6, 2018BusinessGroup asks FMCSA to allow camera systems to replace rearview mirrorsTrucking technology company Stoneridge has filed an exemption request with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that would allow carriers to use the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System instead of the two rear-vision side mirrors.April 5, 2018Electronic Logging DevicesFleet requests ELD waiver for Department of Energy loadsAccording to the notice, in order to haul these loads, electronic tracking of shipments must be disabled “in order to limit identification of the physical location of the shipment.”April 4, 2018Previous PagePage 105 of 184Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCourt pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial workDOT's most aggressive regulatory action in years was stopped in its tracks at a court in D.C. on Monday. The rule will remain on pause as the court deliberates.MaintenanceOwner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervalsOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranCustom RigsThe ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriageFeatured SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
