Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel dips a penny, steady near $2.50Diesel pricing remains around $2.50 a gallon nationally despite a long-term trend of growth in recent months.November 7, 2016Hours of ServiceThree states suspend hours of service regulations for gas haulersAlabama, Georgia and North Carolina have suspended hours of service regulations for gas haulers in the states to minimize disruption of transportation in the states.November 3, 2016BusinessRule to build database of truckers who have failed drug tests set for publicationThe CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse final rule, which would establish a database of CDL holders who have failed or refused to take a drug test, will soon be published after the rule cleared the White House’s Office of Management and Budget on Monday, Oct. 31.November 2, 2016BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Trucker medical examiners involved in fraud cases, another sentencing in CDL test schemeThe Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General recently announced court activity in five trucking-related crime investigations. Here’s a summary of what happened with each: Florida man sentenced in CDL testing scheme Adrian Salari was sentenced Oct. 3 to six months in prison, which will be followed by a year of supervised release for his role […]November 1, 2016Hours of ServiceSome oversize/overweight haulers land exemption from 30-minute break requirementThe Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s main reasoning behind the exemption requests was the difficulty the drivers face finding parking for such large vehicles, which sometimes forces drivers to park on the shoulders of roads to comply with hours rules, the group says.October 31, 2016BusinessSome I-15, U.S. 95 ramps in Vegas closed through FebruaryThe closures began Wednesday night, Oct. 26, on the I-15 south and northbound ramps to U.S. Highway 95, the I-15 south and northbound ramps to Martin Luther King Boulevard and the U.S. 95 northbound ramp to Martin Luther King Boulevard.October 27, 2016BusinessCargo thefts in California up 40 percent year-over-year, down across U.S.The 201 cargo thefts, however, are a 9 percent decrease from 2015’s third quarter, CargoNet reports. These thefts decreased in most states, according to the firm, but California saw a 40 percent increase in year-over-year cargo thefts with 59 reported thefts.October 27, 2016BusinessFMCSA gives states option to waive portion of CDL test for certain military truck driversThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the two-year exemption that will go into effect Oct. 27 after the Missouri Department of Revenue requested the exemption earlier this year. The exemption effectively gives military truck drivers credit for their military training.October 26, 2016BusinessFuel prices see slight drop in most recent weekAfter two straight weeks of diesel prices rising considerably, prices leveled out somewhat during the week ending Oct. 24 with prices falling by three-tenths of a cent.October 24, 2016BusinessPhase 2 emissions, fuel economy rule headed for year-end implementationA final rule to establish new emissions and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is expected to boost fuel economy on tractor-trailers by 25 percent.October 24, 2016Previous PagePage 156 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
