Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTeamsters speak out against 33-foot doublesThe Teamsters Union voiced its opposition Wednesday to extending the length of tractor-trailers nationwide, citing a detriment to highway safety with bigger trucks.October 21, 2015BusinessSmall fleet Jupiter Enterprises picks up another ChampTruck winIn the eighth race of the Meritor ChampTruck World Series’ inaugural season, Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt took the checkered flag in the points-earning Podium Race Sunday, Oct. 4 at Portland International Raceway.October 21, 2015BusinessCompliance date for online carrier registration system delayed by FMCSAThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration re-issued Oct. 20 its Unified Registration System rule to delay the compliance dates set in the original 2013-issued rule, citing technical delays in implementing the system as its reason.October 20, 2015BusinessFuel prices back on decline after two-week climbDiesel prices resumed their downward trend last week with a 2.5-cent nationwide drop, following the prior week’s considerable jump.October 20, 2015Business‘Serial killer’ trucker suspected in 5 murders, arrested at truck stop last monthA Cleveland, Ohio, trucker was charged Tuesday, Oct. 13, by a grand jury in an indictment that included 25 charges including murder, kidnapping, rape, and more.October 15, 2015Truck StopsOrmond Beach, Fla., Love’s to only allow trucks to fuel-and-go Oct. 15-18The Love’s Travel Stops location off of I-95 in Ormond Beach, Fla., will only be able to allow trucks to fuel and go Oct. 15-18 due to Biketoberfest being held in the area during that time.October 15, 2015BusinessMidwest refinery problems lead to 8.5-cent jump in U.S. diesel price last weekDiesel prices jumped significantly this week by 8.5 cents across the U.S., according to a weekly report from the ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index.October 13, 2015BusinessTrucking rap sheet: HHG scheme lands $160k fine, leader in CDL test scheme pleads guiltyThe Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General recently announced court activity in three trucking-related crime investigations. Here’s a summary of what happened with each:October 13, 2015BusinessFMCSA looking to make minor changes in language of federal inspection regsThe FMCSA has proposed amendments to several provisions in the FMCSRs after petition requests from CVSA and ATA, and recommendations from the NTSB.October 9, 2015Pride & Polish25 videos for 25 years: John Cudd’s rolling memorial to Vietnam veteransIn the 23rd week of the countdown — which will span 25 weeks — here’s John Cudd’s Delta Raiders memorial truck, a 1986 Peterbilt 359.October 9, 2015Previous PagePage 168 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
