Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessEPA fuel economy standards: Major trucking groups, truck manufacturers question rule’s stipulations, support its goalsSome say the proposed rules are too aggressive and will be difficult to meet with the given timeline. Others say the market will drive the industry to meeting these proposed regulations during a similar timeline if it saves truck drivers and trucking companies money as the EPA says it will.December 9, 2015BusinessDOT floats plan to require truck passengers to wear seatbeltsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to require passengers in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use seat belts on public roads.December 9, 2015BusinessTrucking rap sheet: New York CDL testing scheme update, drug tester debarredThe Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General recently announced court activity in four trucking-related crime investigations. Here’s a summary of what happened with each:December 8, 2015BusinessWreaths Across America convoy en route to Arlington National CemeteryThe annual Wreaths Across America convoy escort from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., began Sunday, Dec. 6 and will conclude Saturday, Dec. 12.December 8, 2015BusinessU.S. diesel price falls below $2.40, lowest point in six yearsDiesel prices continued to drop this week, falling below the $2.40 mark for the first time since June 1, 2009.December 7, 2015BusinessFMCSA denies request by trucking company to use cameras instead of mirrors on trucksThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption request from Atwood Forest Products to allow the company to install camera systems at the sides and rear of its 15 trucks in place of rear-view mirrors.December 4, 2015BusinessFMCSA renews windshield placement exemption for lane-departure, camera systemsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed an exemption that allows carriers to mount lane departure warning systems and collision mitigation cameras lower on the windshield of a truck.December 4, 2015BusinessHighway bill passed by House, moves to Senate for final approvalThe U.S. House of Representatives approved the five-year, $305 billion highway-funding bill that was agreed upon by a conference committee Dec. 1.December 3, 2015BusinessTrucking industry weighs in on CSA, other provisions of FAST Act highway billTrucking stakeholder groups weighed in after a Congressional conference announced a five-year unified highway bill. What’s your view? Call 530-408-6423 to weigh in yourself.December 2, 2015BusinessUnified long-term highway bill announced, would remove CSA scores from view until program reformedA group of 12 senators and 28 representatives reached an agreement Dec. 1 on a five-year highway bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.December 1, 2015Previous PagePage 161 of 181Next PageTop StoriesChannel 19Road Mode: The real cost of trucking done 'seriously' on home life, relationshipsOverdrive reader Eric Schmidt is no steering wheel holder. No GPS, no ELD, just trucking done professionally. But in going "Road Mode" and succeeding at trucking, was he leaving life itself behind?Custom RigsOhio-based steel coil hauler's 'Bad Influence' 2013 Pete 389Truck StopsNew mega truck stop aims for unforgettable experienceRegulationsNew Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in EnglishFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
