Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessNavistar recalling some 2018 Internationals with Cummins engines, Trail King recalling gooseneck trailersNavistar is recalling approximately 224 model year 2018 International HX and LT series trucks with Cummins ISX15 Performance Series engines for a fuel pump issue, and Trail King is recalling certain 2012-2014 gooseneck trailers in which the pivot plate could crack, causing the trailer to detach.August 29, 2017BusinessIncreased cargo theft activity expected over Labor Day weekendThe firm says during Labor Day weekends of 2012 through 2016, it recorded 39 percent more thefts than on normal, non-holiday weekends. The 2016 Labor Day weekend had a total of 14 cargo theft incidents worth more than $2.5 million, SensiGuard reports.August 29, 2017BusinessUnprecedented rainfall, flooding shut down major interstates, highways in southeast TexasParts of Houston and southeast Texas have received more than 30 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Harvey since Friday, and the National Weather Service says another 15 to 25 inches could fall through the end of the week.August 28, 2017Pride & PolishLindamood, Manuel continue winning ways with Best of Show victories at GATS Pride & PolishBest of Show winners were announced in five categories – working bobtail, working combo, limited-mileage bobtail, limited-mileage combo and builders class – along with the People’s Choice winner in a ceremony held at GATS on Aug. 26.August 26, 2017BusinessBlueParrott debuts new headset at GATSThe new C400-XT, which will begin shipping in October, can be worn over the head like traditional wireless headset, or around the back of the head on either the right or left ear, whichever the user prefers.August 26, 2017BusinessweBoost’s latest cell signal booster expands boosting capabilitiesInstead of switching cell service providers because of poor signal, the 4G-X OTR is designed to provide a “significant increase” to cell signal to all cellular devices from any carrier, Roberts says.August 24, 2017Business‘Rigs Without Cigs’ tobacco cessation campaign kicks off at GATSDrivers who sign up for the campaign will get weekly emails or phone calls to answer any questions or to provide encouragement for continuing to cut back on tobacco use.August 24, 2017LifeFive Apps for That: Get started with saving, investingThese apps can provide ways to establish an automatic regimen for moving your money, usually in small increments, into accounts that grow significantly over time.August 22, 2017BusinessTruckers earn win – for now – in Rhode Island tolling battleRhode Island DOT has proposed to ban trucks from certain secondary roads that could be used to avoid future trucks-only tolls. Rhode Island’s State Traffic Commission voted down the proposal for now, requesting more information from RIDOT.August 22, 2017BusinessDOTs warn truckers about driving during eclipse, implement truck restrictionsThe eclipse will be visible in every state of the contiguous U.S., but at least portions of 14 states will see a total eclipse, where the moon will fully block out the sun for nearly three minutes in the middle of the day.August 16, 2017Previous PagePage 125 of 188Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsEmergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waiversA massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.RegulationsTrucker locked in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol 'Clearinghouse jail' fights to break outCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
