Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessCargo theft value rises, volume falls, FreightWatch saysThe average loss value per cargo theft incident in the third quarter was $199,467, an increase of 7 percent over the second quarter, according to the quarterly cargo theft trends report from FreightWatch International.November 6, 2015ParkingRhode Island receives $9M grant for new travel plaza/welcome centerRhode Island will build a new, state-of-the-art travel plaza and welcome center with the help of a $9 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.November 6, 2015Custom RigsRicky ‘Rude’ Proffitt claims another ChampTruck win, third of the seasonIn the ninth and final race of the Meritor ChampTruck World Series’ inaugural season, Jupiter Motorsports driver Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt claimed his second consecutive win to close out the season.November 5, 2015ParkingI-95 Corridor Coalition scheduled to test truck parking notification systemA group of transportation agencies along the Eastern Seaboard will begin testing this month an automated technology to advise truck drivers on the real-time availability of truck parking spaces.November 4, 2015Custom Rigs’88 Mike’ wins inaugural ChampTruck points championshipThe Meritor ChampTruck World Series crowned its first champion Sunday, November 1, following the season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.November 4, 2015BusinessNavistar recalls in some Cummins-equipped ProStars; Cummins recalls some nat gas enginesThere have been several recalls issued recently from equipment manufacturers.November 3, 2015BusinessHouse bill would help military vets get DOT physicals for CDLThe bill would allow Veterans Affairs doctors in good standing with the Department of Transportation to conduct DOT physicals for veterans to make it easier for them to obtain a commercial drivers license.November 3, 2015BusinessDiesel price continues to drop, down 1.3 cents in previous weekThe average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.485 nationwide. Prices dropped in all regions except California and the Lower Atlantic region.November 3, 2015BusinessGeorgia trucker shut down for hiding medical historyA Georgia truck driver has been issued a shutdown order by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for being “medically unqualified” to drive in interstate commerce.November 2, 2015BusinessXPO Logistics completes acquisition of Con-wayXPO Logistics’ $3 billion acquisition of Con-way was made official Friday, Oct. 30. All Con-way operations will be rebranded as XPO.November 2, 2015Previous PagePage 166 of 184Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingThough owner-operator Penn might chalk his success up to dumb luck, his story's clear evidence of smart preparation before he ever bought a truck "trying to learn every facet of the industry," in his words. Today, he's a standout for efficiency above 10 mpg, even in a multistop operation hauling furniture LTL.Custom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsBusinessELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on itFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
