Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel prices spike in most recent weekThe cheapest fuel is in the Gulf Coast region at $2.361 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.415 per gallon.December 5, 2016BusinessDOT calls for train operators to be screened for sleep apnea, FMCSA holding offFMCSA and the Federal Railroad Administration worked together on a sleep apnea rulemaking earlier this year, but FRA is already making recommendations to have train operators screened for apnea during their DOT-required exams. FMCSA says it will not follow FRA’s lead — yet.December 5, 2016BusinessFMCSA to allow truckers to use V.A. docs for medical certificationAfter completing FMCSA-administered training and testing, Veterans Affairs doctors would be listed in the National Registry. Military veteran truckers enrolled in the V.A. health care system would then be allowed to see approved V.A. docs to undergo their medical exam.November 30, 2016BusinessPlatooning, better fuel efficiency the goal for fed-sponsored trucking projectPeloton will contribute its current platooning system and higher-automation platooning technology under development. Cummins will offer powertrain technology. ZF TRW will supply steering controls, and Peterbilt will supply the trucks.November 28, 2016BusinessFood and beverage cargo tops most-stolen list in recent Thanksgiving weeksDuring the past four Thanksgiving weeks, Texas was the most-targeted state for cargo theft, says CargoNet.November 22, 2016BusinessDrug testing database, driver training standards set to publish this week, DOT saysThe DOT is projecting final rules for the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and the Entry-Level Driver Training standards to be published this week.November 22, 2016BusinessFMCSA: Mexican carriers can now lease equipment to U.S. carriersFMCSA says Mexican-domiciled carriers are now allowed to lease equipment to U.S. motor carriers regardless of where the freight is going, as long as the equipment is up to FMCSA regulations.November 21, 2016BusinessFuel prices drop 2.2 cents in most recent weekThe cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.296 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.355 per gallon.November 21, 2016BusinessHours exemption for certain hazmat haulers extendedThe exemption from the 30-minute rest break rule is limited to drivers transporting hazmat loads that have filed security plans requiring the drivers to constantly “attend” to the cargo.November 21, 2016BusinessMany FMCSA online systems unavailable through Nov. 20FMCSA says the Commercial Drivers License Information System (CDLIS) will be available during the outage, but most driver and fleet services will be offline during the scheduled outage.November 18, 2016Previous PagePage 133 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.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 futureSmall Fleet ChampRight-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucksFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
