Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].ParkingRest area parking: Possible expansion of services for truckers sparks debateThe expansion of these services would allow states to bring in more money and possibly help keep rest areas open as parking options for truckers, advocates argue. NATSO, however, says the expansions could undercut truck stop business.January 18, 2017BusinessFleet says it acted within law in denying job to trucker with bipolar disorderStevens Transport says the driver did not complete the application process, including the DOT physical, and that he was not qualified for the job.January 18, 2017BusinessFMCSA publishes, immediately suspends new online carrier registration systemWith the publication and immediate suspension of the URS, existing carriers will need to continue to follow the same procedures and forms for registration updates as they do today. The agency intends to lift the suspension once the technology to implement the URS is complete, it says.January 17, 2017BusinessDOT: Growing population, freight volumes to challenge U.S. transportation systemsWith the United States’ population expected to increase by 70 million people and freight volumes expected to grow by more than 40 percent in the next 30 years, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says these issues will create major challenges for the country’s transportation infrastructure.January 17, 2017BusinessVolvo recalling thousands of trucks for potential braking problemIn total, Volvo is recalling 6,271 trucks manufactured between April 11, 2012, and Sept. 30, 2016. Affected models include certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM and VNX trucks.January 12, 2017BusinessSpeed limit increases approved in Michigan, split speeds remain in placeThe new laws would allow the Michigan Department of Transportation to increase the speed limit for trucks from 60 mph to 65 mph on at least 600 miles on interstate, while increasing the speed limit for cars from 70 mph to 75 mph on the same roadways.January 10, 2017BusinessDiesel prices start 2017 at highest mark in 17 monthsThe average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. is now $2.597 — the highest since August 2015.January 9, 2017BusinessWinter weather jams up major highways in southeastA swath of winter weather across the Southeast ranging from north Texas through Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and into Virginia could begin to take a toll on highway conditions Friday afternoon into Saturday. Two states have also suspended HOS regs.January 6, 2017BusinessFleet asks FMCSA to allow its drivers to split sleeper berth timeDillon wants FMCSA to allow its team drivers to split sleeper berth time into two periods totaling 10 hours – either 5/5, 4/6 or 3/7.January 5, 2017BusinessMontana temporarily relaxes hours-of-service regulations for certain truckersWinter weather prompted Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to issue an emergency declaration, allowing drivers hauling propane, heating oil and diesel fuel in Montana to be exempt from hours-of-service regulations.January 3, 2017Previous PagePage 152 of 203Next PageTop StoriesReader Rigs1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexibleThe truck is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 Celect+ with an 18-speed. Indiana-headquartered Paul Caudill uses the classic for some "hit and miss" OTR work pulling a 40-foot Mac end dump, one of five different trailers in his stable.Small Fleet ChampChamp-finalist fleet and the brokerage-AI shift: Otto TransferPride & PolishThese truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-OffEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesReader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389
