Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel prices drop slightly in most recent weekPrices dropped in all but three regions during the week, with increases being seen in New England and the Central Atlantic region, and no change occurring in the Rocky Mountain region, according to the Department of Energy’s numbers.June 21, 2016BusinessSpeed limiter rule dates delayed again by DOT, CDL clearinghouse rule on trackThe Department of Transportation is once again delaying publication of the potential rulemaking that would require speed limiters on trucks.June 20, 2016BusinessDOT looking to ban trucks from Kentucky highway due to frequency of truck crashesFHWA says the predominant crash type seen on KY 151 involves trucks veering off the road where the road and shoulders are too narrow for trucks.June 16, 2016BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Another CDL test scheme, driver forges med certAnother CDL test distributor has been caught being bribed for answers; a trucker has been caught with a medical certification form he forged himself; and a Louisiana fleet owner has been sentenced for falsifying his application for authority.June 16, 2016BusinessIndiana starts virtual weigh station pilot program along I-94Truck drivers traveling along I-94 in northwest Indiana will be part of a pilot program in the state testing weigh-in-motion sensors that are embedded in the pavement.June 15, 2016BusinessDiesel prices climb again in most recent weekPrices rose in all regions during the week ending June 13, with the most significant increase coming in California, where prices jumped 4.5 cents.June 14, 2016ParkingKansas studies truck parking issues, plans to use grant for remediesIn the Kansas Statewide Freight Network Truck Parking Plan released earlier this month, KDOT and KTA said truck drivers were spending up to 30 minutes a day looking for parking. That time makes drivers, trucking companies and Kansas agricultural and manufacturing interests less competitive, the study concluded.June 10, 2016BusinessSan Antonio inspector charged for taking bribes from trucking co. for clean inspectionsThe officer, identified as 42-year-old Daniel Schmitt, allegedly was paid $7,400 by Texas Chrome Transport to give the company “higher than normal passing grades” on the inspections.June 9, 2016BusinessTrailerTail manufacturer asks DOT for mounting exemptionStemco is seeking an exemption from federal regulations to move certain lights on van trailers lower to allow its TrailerTails to maximize their aerodynamic effect.June 9, 2016BusinessNew rule to cut truck emissions, implement fuel economy minimums moves to White HouseThe standards will begin taking effect for trailers in 2018. Tractor requirements take effect in 2021. The plan goes through 2027, when the entire vehicle – engine, truck and trailer – will be required to meet the standards.June 8, 2016Previous PagePage 149 of 184Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverThis week's edition of Overdrive Radio drops into the Small Fleet Champ awards ceremony and a side roundtable talk with the four finalists: Clifford Hay Inc., Thomasville Furniture Xpress, Turnage & Sons, and Oberman Logistics. The owners traded war stories from hefty tow bills (how's $15K for four miles) and plenty tried-and-true advice for the move from one truck to many.Trucker 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 newBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
