Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Truck StopsLove’s to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network HospitalsMore than 390 Love’s locations will sell paper balloons for $1, $5 or $20 between Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.August 23, 2016BusinessDiesel prices see first increase in two monthsThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose 6.6 cents during the week ending Aug. 22 to $2.37 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.August 22, 2016BusinessFMCSA looking to begin interstate pilot program for under-21, military-trained driversThe pilot program will allow a limited number of military-trained drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, which is not currently allowed by federal regulations.August 19, 2016BusinessHours rules suspended for emergency, relief load haulers in Louisiana due to floodingCertain federal safety regulations have been temporarily suspended for certain truck drivers through the duration of Louisiana’s state of emergency.August 18, 2016BusinessI-10, I-12 in Louisiana reopen after flooding, parts of I-15 in CA closed for wildfireI-10 and I-12 in Louisiana have reopened following historic flooding around the Baton Rouge area, and portions of I-15 near San Bernardino, Calif., remain closed due to a wildfire.August 18, 2016BusinessSpeed limiter rule projected to be published next week, per DOT reportFollowing its recent stamp of approval by the White House, the DOT’s rule to require speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks is now expected to be published next Friday.August 17, 2016BusinessDownward trend continues for fuel prices in most recent weekAll regions saw a decrease with the most significant coming in the West Coast less California region, where prices dropped 1.3 cents.August 16, 2016BusinessPay attention to these factors driving physical damage insurance costs for owner-operators“Typically, the stated value of the vehicle is important, but the driving factor behind premiums is the MVR,” said Courtney Wilson, president of 1st Guard Insurance Co.August 15, 2016BusinessATRI program aims to ease congestion along major truck freight corridorsAfter an April report from ATRI that found congestion cost the trucking industry nearly $50 billion in 2014, the group set out to address such congestion through an Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) program.August 15, 2016BusinessMore than 9,000 trailers added to recall due to faulty valve componentManac, Polar Tank Trailer, Heil, East and Hyundai recalled a total of more than 9,000 trailers to add to the original group of recalls, which includes Great Dane, Fontaine, Wabash, Wilson, Utility and several other trailer makers.August 11, 2016Previous PagePage 141 of 181Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRight-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucksLedford got his start trucking after working a dock where his manager said Ledford would never drive truck. Not only would he drive, he'd grow a fleet well beyond 30 trucks before selling out. MRL Transport is his second turn in the barrel, and Ledford's hit a profitability sweet spot.LifeFMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'Overdrive RadioSmall-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason ShellyRegulationsFMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
