Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessInterstate 5 southbound in Washington reopened overnight Wednesday after Amtrak derailmentWashington State DOT crews were able to get all lanes of I-5 Southbound reopened overnight Wednesday in time for the Thursday morning commute.December 21, 2017BusinessCargo theft recording firms warn of increased threat during holidaysSensiGuard predicts holiday losses will increase sharply based on numbers from November. The firm says November 2017 saw a 37 percent increase in theft volume from November 2016 and a 101 percent increase in the average value loss per theft.December 19, 2017ParkingIowa DOT implementing truck parking information system along I-80The Iowa DOT is beginning to implement a truck parking information management system that will give truckers information on available parking at public rest areas and private truck stops along I-80.December 14, 2017BusinessTruckers rack up nearly 39,000 warnings, citations during Operation Safe Driver WeekTruckers were given 30,714 warnings and 8,164 citations during the enforcement blitz, 84.2 percent of which were for state and local moving violations. Speeding accounted for 7.4 percent of violations.December 12, 2017Custom RigsBandit truck racing series announces 14-race 2018 slateThe Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series will open its 2018 truck racing slate on March 10, in Mobile, Ala., and run a total of 14 races, culminating at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on Oct. 6.December 12, 2017BusinessDaimler recalls more than 400,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks for brake light issueAffected trucks include model year 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks. DTNA says after hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with the light application of the brake pedal.December 11, 2017BusinessKentucky-licensed trucker shut down following accident caused by drug overdoseAccording to FMCSA, Kinmon was driving west on I-74 in Ohio on Aug. 18 when his truck slowed down to a stop and began rolling backwards. The truck rolled into adjacent travel lanes, jackknifed and hit a guardrail before coming to a stop with the trailer blocking the westbound lanes.December 8, 2017BusinessFMCSA orders shutdown of one-truck fleet, two driversA one-truck fleet and its driver based in Washington state and a California-licensed trucker have been effectively shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in separate shut down orders.December 7, 2017BusinessFMCSA renews Medical Review Board charter for two yearsThe MRB is composed of five members from medical institutions and private practice. They are tasked with giving advice and recommendations to FMCSA on medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of truckersDecember 7, 2017BusinessCalifornia wildfire prompts hours suspension, road closuresAccording to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the fire has burned at least 65,000 acres as of noon Pacific time Wednesday. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the cities of Santa Paula and Ventura.December 6, 2017Previous PagePage 117 of 188Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900Brandon Scates "did everything about as wrong as you can do it" when he started his career as an owner-operator. Finally learning to listen to more experienced hands led to success -- and this stunning 2024 W900.BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown finals: 1968 Peterbilt 358A takes on 1982 359Pride & PolishIdaho farm owner-op's custom '98 379 brings home Pride & Polish hardware, recognitionFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
