Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Business‘Driver mode’ proposed by NHTSA to lock certain cell phone features while drivingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a set of proposed guidelines to help cut down on distracted driving, including device pairing and asking cell phone manufacturers to develop a “driver mode” that blocks many of a phone’s functions.December 6, 2016BusinessGoodyear tire recall prompts recall of 850 Freightliner trucksDaimler’s recall covers approximately 863 trucks that were equipped with those tires. Models include: 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2.December 6, 2016BusinessDiesel prices spike in most recent weekThe cheapest fuel is in the Gulf Coast region at $2.361 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.415 per gallon.December 5, 2016BusinessDOT calls for train operators to be screened for sleep apnea, FMCSA holding offFMCSA and the Federal Railroad Administration worked together on a sleep apnea rulemaking earlier this year, but FRA is already making recommendations to have train operators screened for apnea during their DOT-required exams. FMCSA says it will not follow FRA’s lead — yet.December 5, 2016BusinessFMCSA to allow truckers to use V.A. docs for medical certificationAfter completing FMCSA-administered training and testing, Veterans Affairs doctors would be listed in the National Registry. Military veteran truckers enrolled in the V.A. health care system would then be allowed to see approved V.A. docs to undergo their medical exam.November 30, 2016BusinessPlatooning, better fuel efficiency the goal for fed-sponsored trucking projectPeloton will contribute its current platooning system and higher-automation platooning technology under development. Cummins will offer powertrain technology. ZF TRW will supply steering controls, and Peterbilt will supply the trucks.November 28, 2016BusinessFood and beverage cargo tops most-stolen list in recent Thanksgiving weeksDuring the past four Thanksgiving weeks, Texas was the most-targeted state for cargo theft, says CargoNet.November 22, 2016BusinessDrug testing database, driver training standards set to publish this week, DOT saysThe DOT is projecting final rules for the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and the Entry-Level Driver Training standards to be published this week.November 22, 2016BusinessFMCSA: Mexican carriers can now lease equipment to U.S. carriersFMCSA says Mexican-domiciled carriers are now allowed to lease equipment to U.S. motor carriers regardless of where the freight is going, as long as the equipment is up to FMCSA regulations.November 21, 2016BusinessFuel prices drop 2.2 cents in most recent weekThe cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.296 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.355 per gallon.November 21, 2016Previous PagePage 154 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
