Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel prices skyrocket in West on heels of CA tax increasesThe DOE reports fuel prices in California far exceeded the 20-cent tax hike, increasing by 35.6 cents during the week. California’s dramatic increase, tied in with sizeable increases in other regions, brought prices to $2.882 per gallon on average in the U.S.November 7, 2017BusinessBrake Safety Day inspection blitz resulted in nearly 1,700 trucks placed out-of-serviceIn total, inspectors in the U.S. and Canada inspected 7,698 commercial vehicles during the one-day event, and 22 percent were placed out-of-service for violations. Fourteen percent (or 1,064) of the 7,698 inspected vehicles had brake-related violations.November 7, 2017BusinessMichigan roadside drug test pilot program begins this weekOfficers can require a driver to submit to an oral fluid test with a mouth swab at roadside to detect the presence of a controlled substance. The test can determine the presence of Schedule 1-5 controlled substances, much like a breathalyzer detects alcohol.November 7, 2017BusinessRecalls issued for Freightliner and Western Star tractors, Wabash trailersDTNA is recalling some 2016 Western Star 4900 and 2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. Wabash National is recalling approximately 314 model year 2018 van trailers equipped with certain Meritor suspensions.November 6, 2017BusinessRecall issued for 2.5 million Kidde fire extinguishers sold in trucksAccording to the CPSC recall notice, nearly 38 million Kidde fire extinguishers are included in the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 2.5 million of those were sold with trucks and RVs.November 3, 2017Custom RigsRicky ‘Rude’ Proffitt holds on to win Bandit Big Rig Series championshipA nearly perfect weekend for Tommy Boileau, and what Proffitt calls his “worst weekend race-wise of the year,” ended with Proffitt barely holding on to his points lead to claim the championship.November 2, 2017BusinessCalifornia’s 20-cent diesel tax hike goes into effectThe excise tax on diesel in the state jumped from 16 cents per gallon to 36 cents per gallon Wednesday. The state has also increased the sales tax rate on diesel from 9 percent to 13 percent.November 1, 2017BusinessSleep apnea partly to blame in 2016 truck-bus crash that killed 13, NTSB concludesThe Board determined the trucker had untreated obstructive sleep apnea, and the bus driver had untreated diabetes and was fatigued, likely due to acute sleep loss, at the time of the crash.November 1, 2017BusinessHours regs suspended for certain drivers in New HampshireThe emergency declaration states an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of propane, natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline and food, as well as for the repair of utility outages.October 31, 2017BusinessGreat Dane, Trail King recalling certain trailers with Meritor axles, suspensionsGreat Dane is recalling approximately 90 of its model year 2018 Everest reefer trailers using Meritor axles and suspensions, while Trail King has recalled just two of its Fifth-Wheel Live Bottom belt trailers.October 30, 2017Previous PagePage 119 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!
