Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDriver training rule set for publicationThe proposed rule outlined classroom training that would require instruction on the basics of driving a truck, including instrument and control instruction, how to perform pre- and post-trip inspections, how to safely back to a dock, hours-of-service regulations and more.November 17, 2016BusinessFreightWatch: Be wary of cargo theft during Thanksgiving weekShipments of electronics and clothing and shoes are the most-targeted during the Thanksgiving period, the firm says.November 17, 2016BusinessMandates for video recorders, collision avoidance systems among NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ in 2017-2018Items on the list NTSB’s 2017-2018 most wanted list that could have the biggest impact on drivers include increased implementation of collision avoidance technologies, expanding use of event recorders, and ending alcohol and drug impairment.November 15, 2016BusinessDiesel falls nearly 3 cents across U.S.Fuel prices across the U.S. dropped an average of 2.7 cents during the most recent week, according to the Department of Energy.November 15, 2016BusinessNational inspection blitz puts nearly 4k trucks out of service, over half for brake violationsNearly 2,400 trucks were placed out-of-service for brake violations and nearly 2,700 trucks were placed out-of-service for non-brake-related violation during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 11-17.November 14, 2016BusinessVoters approve infrastructure funding initiatives in several statesNew Jersey, Illinois, Maine, Texas, Louisiana and Rhode Island voters approved measures in Tuesday’s election to provide funding for infrastructure projects in their respective states.November 10, 2016BusinessMarijuana wins big in 2016 elections, still off limits for truckers, DOT saysAfter four more states voted to approve legalization of marijuana Tuesday, it appears the Department of Transportation will stand by its previous stance that using marijuana is forbidden for truck drivers as long as it remains a Schedule I drug.November 9, 2016BusinessFreightWatch: Cargo theft instances climb from same period in 2015During the third quarter, FreightWatch saw 77 cargo thefts in July, 66 in August and 50 in September.November 8, 2016BusinessDiesel dips a penny, steady near $2.50Diesel pricing remains around $2.50 a gallon nationally despite a long-term trend of growth in recent months.November 7, 2016Hours of ServiceThree states suspend hours of service regulations for gas haulersAlabama, Georgia and North Carolina have suspended hours of service regulations for gas haulers in the states to minimize disruption of transportation in the states.November 3, 2016Previous PagePage 134 of 181Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRising from the ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireAfter taking over the family business in 1999 as a one-truck operation, Clifford Hay II built the fleet to the six trucks and 30 trailers it has today, showing plenty resiliency and commitment to customers. His fleet's a 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist.Overdrive 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 trucksLifeFMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'Featured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
