Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessGoodyear tire recall prompts recall of 850 Freightliner trucksDaimler’s recall covers approximately 863 trucks that were equipped with those tires. Models include: 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2.December 6, 2016BusinessDiesel 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, 2016Previous PagePage 136 of 185Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOwner-op's 2000 International Eagle the 'Talk of the Town'One-truck independent Johnny Saunders rebuilt his 2000 International after he downsized his fleet to a solo operation. Since the rebuild, the truck has garnered the attention of fellow owner-ops around Franklin, Virginia, earning the nickname "Talk of the Town."BusinessBroker threatens to sue carrier over 'nonsensical' back-solicitation claimOverdrive RadioHow military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to successRegulationsCourt pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial workFeatured SponsorHowes
