Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA asks truckers to discontinue use of Samsung Note7 phones, keep them unpluggedFMCSA has issued a safety advisory telling Samsung Galaxy Note7 owners to stop using the devices — and to leave them unplugged — while in their trucks.October 21, 2016BusinessHours of service, improper logs lead violations for truckers during Roadcheck, brakes top equipment violationInspectors during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual 72-hour International Roadcheck campaign placed 21.5 percent of trucks inspected out of service, along with 3.4 percent of drivers, according to numbers released Oct. 20 by CVSA.October 20, 2016BusinessI-95 South in N.C. closed for 16-mile section after series of truck-involved accidentsThe North Carolina Department of Transportation says I-95 South is closed between exit 97 and exit 81 due to the three accidents and is expected to be reopened by Thursday evening after crews repair damage to the roadway. The northbound lanes were closed through early Thursday morning, but are now reopened.October 20, 2016BusinessI-95 fully reopened throughout North CarolinaThe North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced I-95 is completely open in both directions throughout the state.October 19, 2016BusinessDiesel prices climb to nearly $2.50 a gallon nationwidePrices increased in all regions, with the most significant increase coming in the West Coast less California region, where prices jumped 4.4 cents.October 17, 2016BusinessMinimum driver training standards rule set to publish next month, DOT saysA DOT rule to implement a core curriculum for initial trucker training and require 30 hours behind the wheel before being issued a CDL is set to publish next month, as is a separate rule to establish a database of truckers who’ve failed or refused a drug test.October 17, 2016Business74 XPO drivers vote to join the TeamstersThe drivers, based out of XPO’s facility in Aurora, Ill., voted Wednesday in favor of union representation. XPO warehouse workers at another facility also voted to join the union. XPO said its investigating the legality of the elections.October 14, 2016BusinessTruckers remain mostly opposed to speed limiter rule as comments pour inOf the nearly 3,000 comments made on the Department of Transportation’s proposed rule to mandate speed limiters on heavy trucks, many are from truckers opposed to the rule. Commenters cite congestion, danger of variable speeds and overburdensome regulations as the key reasons for opposition to the mandate.October 14, 2016BusinessFMCSA advisory boards will meet this month to discuss sleep apnea screening ruleTwo separate FMCSA advisory boards will meet separately and jointly Oct. 24 to focus on recommendations for a rule to require sleep apnea screening and treatment for at-risk drivers.October 13, 2016BusinessOwner-operators at USA Truck getting pay boostIn addition to a pay hike, the company’s independent contractors will also receive fuel discounts at in-network fuel stops, better labor rates and discounted parts at USA Truck maintenance facilities.October 13, 2016Previous PagePage 157 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
