Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA 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, 2016BusinessTrucking co. owner arrested for allegedly using business to traffic drugs“Businesses that he was hauling legitimate loads for probably had no idea what else was in his truck. He would go and pick up loads for various businesses and put his own product on there, too.”August 10, 2016Hours of ServiceFMCSA grants logbook exemption to short-haul carrierA Pennsylvania-based trucking company’s drivers have been granted an exemption from keeping a daily record of duty status.August 9, 2016Previous PagePage 144 of 184Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversThe U.S. Department of Transportation said it doesn't need a study on safety outcomes to end non-domiciled CDL issuance, because foreign citizens can't prove their U.S. driving records. Here, find both DOT's and the non-domiciled CDL rule challengers' arguments in detail, before a court decides the fate of the rule.Small Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingCustom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newFeatured SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
