Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessHours exemption for certain hazmat haulers extendedThe exemption from the 30-minute rest break rule is limited to drivers transporting hazmat loads that have filed security plans requiring the drivers to constantly “attend” to the cargo.November 21, 2016BusinessMany FMCSA online systems unavailable through Nov. 20FMCSA says the Commercial Drivers License Information System (CDLIS) will be available during the outage, but most driver and fleet services will be offline during the scheduled outage.November 18, 2016BusinessDriver training rule set for publicationThe proposed rule outlined classroom training that would require instruction on the basics of driving a truck, including instrument and control instruction, how to perform pre- and post-trip inspections, how to safely back to a dock, hours-of-service regulations and more.November 17, 2016BusinessFreightWatch: Be wary of cargo theft during Thanksgiving weekShipments of electronics and clothing and shoes are the most-targeted during the Thanksgiving period, the firm says.November 17, 2016BusinessMandates for video recorders, collision avoidance systems among NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ in 2017-2018Items on the list NTSB’s 2017-2018 most wanted list that could have the biggest impact on drivers include increased implementation of collision avoidance technologies, expanding use of event recorders, and ending alcohol and drug impairment.November 15, 2016BusinessDiesel falls nearly 3 cents across U.S.Fuel prices across the U.S. dropped an average of 2.7 cents during the most recent week, according to the Department of Energy.November 15, 2016BusinessNational inspection blitz puts nearly 4k trucks out of service, over half for brake violationsNearly 2,400 trucks were placed out-of-service for brake violations and nearly 2,700 trucks were placed out-of-service for non-brake-related violation during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 11-17.November 14, 2016BusinessVoters approve infrastructure funding initiatives in several statesNew Jersey, Illinois, Maine, Texas, Louisiana and Rhode Island voters approved measures in Tuesday’s election to provide funding for infrastructure projects in their respective states.November 10, 2016BusinessMarijuana wins big in 2016 elections, still off limits for truckers, DOT saysAfter four more states voted to approve legalization of marijuana Tuesday, it appears the Department of Transportation will stand by its previous stance that using marijuana is forbidden for truck drivers as long as it remains a Schedule I drug.November 9, 2016BusinessFreightWatch: Cargo theft instances climb from same period in 2015During the third quarter, FreightWatch saw 77 cargo thefts in July, 66 in August and 50 in September.November 8, 2016Previous PagePage 155 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
