Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessCargo theft incidents dropped in 2017, but average value held, firm reportsCargo theft recording firm SensiGuard is reporting a 15 percent decrease in cargo theft volume in 2017 when compared to 2016, along with a nearly negligible increase in average loss value year-over-year.February 19, 2018RegulationsFMCSA allowing lower mounting of trailer rear ID, clearance lamps for TrailerTail aero devicesFMCSA contends that because all trailers are required to have red and white reflective sheeting or reflectors to indicate that a trailer is part of a commercial vehicle rather than a passenger vehicle, the lights do not have to be positioned at the top of the trailer.February 15, 2018Electronic Logging DevicesElectrical contractors seek ELD exemptionThe group states the operation of commercial vehicles by the line workers that would be covered under the exemption “is so limited that the ELD requirement is triggered infrequently.”February 14, 2018BusinessTruckers largely favor rescinding glider kit emissions restrictions; OEMs and dealers mostly opposeAccording to the public comments, there is no general industry consensus on the issue. Owner-operators mostly sounded off in favor of EPA’s move to rescind the regulations, while representatives from fleets, truck OEMs, dealers and environmental groups want to keep the regulation as-is.February 13, 2018BusinessTop fleet introduces $50,000 bonuses, paid out over four years, for team driversTeams can earn up to $8,000 each year in bonuses and $4,000 in vacation time by running 60,000 miles four times over the course of a year. If the drivers choose not to take vacation time, they will be paid $500 per driver for each week of unused vacation at the end of each year.February 13, 2018BusinessRhode Island to begin trucks-only toll construction this weekRIDOT says after the gantries are installed, its tolling contractor will begin an approximate one-month test of the system before the tolls go live to truckers.February 12, 2018EquipmentCustom sleepers, while costly, can ease relentless OTR lifestyleAt a cost of $200,000 to $300,000 or more, custom sleeper trucks can include stoves, freezers, TV set ups, and even full bathrooms with a toilet and shower.February 8, 2018BusinessFMCSA clarifies how to submit crash preventability review requests for pilot programFor the crash preventability program, carriers need to select “Crash could not be prevented” in DataQs, ensure that the crash occurred after June 1, 2017, and select an eligible crash type. If a preventable crash ruling is changed to non-preventable, the crash is removed from a carriers’ CSA score.February 7, 2018LifeBetter health: Trucking lifestyle can lead to headachesTrucking can be a high-stress job that leads to poor eating and sleeping habits. These factors – as well as alcohol, smoking, poor posture and more – can lead to headaches of varying length and severity.February 6, 2018BusinessFormer trucker accused of murdering two in ‘planned killing spree’ near DetroitVernest James Griffin, 45, of Sterling Heights, Mich., is accused of shooting and killing one man at B.S.D. Linehaul in Taylor, Mich., where Griffin formerly worked, before stealing a truck and driving to Pontiac, where another man he reportedly worked with as a trucker was also killed.February 5, 2018Previous PagePage 107 of 181Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOwner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopperMods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.Hours of ServiceAre inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?Small Fleet ChampUp from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireOverdrive ExtraDon't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the futureFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
