Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTexas Roadcheck numbers offer preview of overall inspection spree resultsThe Texas Department of Public Safety inspected 7,795 commercial vehicles during the three-day inspection effort held June 7-9 nationwide and placed 1,751 of these vehicles out-of-service.July 12, 2016BusinessDiesel prices fall another penny nationwideA decrease of nine-tenths of a cent brings the U.S.’ average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel to $2.414.July 12, 2016BusinessReport indicates truck-involved fatalities up in 2015Preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show a 4 percent increase in truck-involved crashes with fatalities in 2015 over 2014.July 5, 2016BusinessFuel prices drop slightly for second time in three weeksDiesel prices across the U.S. dipped slightly for the second time in three weeks during the week ending July 5, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.July 5, 2016BusinessSleep apnea rulemaking comments due FridayDrivers have through Friday, July 8, to make comments on the effects a potential sleep apnea rulemaking could have on them and on the industry.July 4, 2016BusinessFireworks haulers granted hours exemptionsThe American Pyrotechnics Association’s 51 members, along with Illumination Fireworks and ACE Pyro have been granted the exemptions from the 14-hour on-duty HOS rules.June 30, 2016BusinessCargo thefts predicted to rise during July 4 weekendFreightWatch said it recorded an average loss value of $1.1 million during July 4 weekend last year, which is six times higher than the average during the rest of the year.June 30, 2016BusinessCaterpillar reaches class-action settlement over alleged engine defects, ACERT owners to get paymentsThe $60 million settlement offers payments to current and former owners and lessees of trucks with the engines. Settlement payments can range from $500 to $10,000.June 28, 2016BusinessFMCSA to grant military vets longer waiver on CDL skills testThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted an exemption to the Missouri Department of Revenue, which will apply to all states, that will give veterans more time to make the transition from the military to civilian life.June 28, 2016BusinessNACFE: Lower viscosity oils can increase fuel economyMike Roeth, NACFE executive director, said the research for the report revealed that 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils, either the current CJ-4 or the upcoming CK-4, can replace the commonly used 15W-40 oils used in many trucks while also increasing fuel savings.June 28, 2016Previous PagePage 166 of 203Next PageTop StoriesElectronic Logging DevicesFMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealedFMCSA and Illinois State Police saw firsthand a truck driver call a fraudulent ELD provider and reset his hours. The driver's fleet hoped to make a point, and now FMCSA vows action.Reader Rigs1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexibleSmall 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, Petes
