Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessMany 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, 2016BusinessDriver 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, 2016Previous PagePage 137 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
