Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA holding listening sessions on truck driver sleep apnea prevalence, industry impactThe listening sessions are part of a continued effort by FMCSA to gather input on a potential sleep apnea rule. The agency wants feedback on the prevalance of obstructive sleep apnea among truck drivers and its potential consequences on the industry, along with what a sleep apnea rule may cost the industry to implement and comply with.April 27, 2016BusinessAre brokers solvent? FMCSA wants to knowFMCSA says it’s looking for information from carriers and shippers that have experienced challenges receiving compensation for claims against freight forwarders and brokers due to insufficient funds.April 27, 2016BusinessGroup of owner-operators files class action lawsuit against carrier for alleged truth-in-leasing violationsThe owner-operator plaintiffs accuse Go 2 of “regularly and systematically misrepresent[ing] the amounts it charged its customers with the specific intent of paying” the owner-operators less than what they were owed.April 26, 2016BusinessFuel prices increase for third straight weekDiesel prices have increased for the third week in a row and ninth time in 10 weeks during the week ending April 25, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.April 25, 2016BusinessTruck ban on Keystone Parkway in Indiana reinstatedThe ban originally went into effect in 2008, but it was temporarily lifted while construction was completed on U.S. 31, which was where trucks were supposed to travel.April 20, 2016BusinessFMCSA looking for owner-operator comments on potential carrier incentive programThe FMCSA is required by the December-passed FAST Act highway bill to implement the program within 18 months of the bill being enacted.April 20, 2016BusinessMissouri seeks second exemption to help military vets into truckingThe exemption would effectively give military truck drivers credit for their military training and expertise.April 20, 2016Pride & PolishReigning champ ’88 Mike’ opens 2016 ChampTruck season with winMorgan out-raced familiar faces such as Ricky “Rude” Proffitt and Allen Boles, as well as newcomers to the series Justin Ball, Miklos Maricsek and Chris Kikelhan, a star on A&E’s TV show “Shipping Wars.”April 19, 2016BusinessDiesel prices rise 3.7 cents over previous weekPrices increased in all regions during the week with the most significant increase coming in the Gulf Coast, where prices increased 5.4 cents.April 19, 2016ParkingWashington state DOT seeking driver input on parking surveyA similar study in 2008 by the WSDOT found problems with a shortage of truck parking similar to those today. The 2008 report stated truck parking across the state was a problem “that will only get worse over time.”April 19, 2016Previous PagePage 172 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
