Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFuel prices drop slightly for second time in three weeksDiesel prices across the U.S. dipped slightly for the second time in three weeks during the week ending July 5, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.July 5, 2016BusinessSleep apnea rulemaking comments due FridayDrivers have through Friday, July 8, to make comments on the effects a potential sleep apnea rulemaking could have on them and on the industry.July 4, 2016BusinessFireworks haulers granted hours exemptionsThe American Pyrotechnics Association’s 51 members, along with Illumination Fireworks and ACE Pyro have been granted the exemptions from the 14-hour on-duty HOS rules.June 30, 2016BusinessCargo thefts predicted to rise during July 4 weekendFreightWatch said it recorded an average loss value of $1.1 million during July 4 weekend last year, which is six times higher than the average during the rest of the year.June 30, 2016BusinessCaterpillar reaches class-action settlement over alleged engine defects, ACERT owners to get paymentsThe $60 million settlement offers payments to current and former owners and lessees of trucks with the engines. Settlement payments can range from $500 to $10,000.June 28, 2016BusinessFMCSA to grant military vets longer waiver on CDL skills testThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted an exemption to the Missouri Department of Revenue, which will apply to all states, that will give veterans more time to make the transition from the military to civilian life.June 28, 2016BusinessNACFE: Lower viscosity oils can increase fuel economyMike Roeth, NACFE executive director, said the research for the report revealed that 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils, either the current CJ-4 or the upcoming CK-4, can replace the commonly used 15W-40 oils used in many trucks while also increasing fuel savings.June 28, 2016BusinessFMCSA raises fines for some violations, lowers fines for othersThe fines for violations of federal safety regulations underwent a makeover this year during the adjustment for inflation process. Some fines are higher than previous years, and some are lower, as FMCSA made the adjustments based on a new law passed by Congress in 2015.June 27, 2016BusinessAverage price of diesel holds steady nationwideFollowing a slight drop in prices last week, diesel prices held steady during the week ending June 27 at $2.426 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.June 27, 2016BusinessMore than 5,000 Cummins ISX12, ISX15 engines recalledCummins has recalled 5,430 ISX15 and ISX12 engines due to a faulty engine control module that can short out and blow a fuse, causing the engine to stall.June 22, 2016Previous PagePage 145 of 181Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioSmall-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason ShellyThe owner-op's journey in business has benefited from all manner of family support, none more so than his wife's. Shelly strives to pay it forward in all sorts of ways, and does so in this Overdrive Radio with emphasis on family's importance to all manner of owner-operators' biz success.RegulationsFMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regsSmall Fleet ChampMeet Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalistsRegulationsTrump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rulesFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
