Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessCVSA’s surprise inspection spree put 14 percent out-of-service for brake violationsCVSA checked brakes on 6,337 commercial motor vehicles during its annual unannounced brake check day May 6, the enforcement group announced this week, resulting in a 14.2 percent out-of-service rate overall.July 24, 2015Pride & Polish25 videos for 25 years: Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Peterbilt 389 fuel haulerIn the fourteenth week of the countdown of our top 25 custom truck videos, here’s Bill Rethwisch’s custom 2012 Peterbilt 389 fuel hauler.July 24, 2015BusinessI-10 bridge collapse costing trucking industry $2.5 million per day, ATRI saysThe collapse of the I-10 Tex Wash bridge in California has not only delayed truckers heading East on the route, but it is also costing the trucking industry big bucks each day to detour around the collapsed Interstate bridge, ATRI says.July 23, 2015BusinessComment period open for rule on truck fuel economy, emissions standardsThe Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation published a proposed rule on the Federal Register on Monday, July 13, for Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.July 23, 2015BusinessGreat GATS Giveaway offers chance for free hotel stays, pre-paid credit cardsThe Great GATS Giveaway is back this year offering registered attendees a chance to win free hotel stays, pre-paid credit cards, VIP passes, meals and more.July 22, 2015BusinessFleet again ordered to pay $20k to a driver who was sick, refused to driveA trucking company has been ordered by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to pay $20,000 in punitive damages and $354 to a driver after suspending the driver for refusing to drive for feeling ill.July 22, 2015BusinessI-10 bridge in California collapses after heavy rains, CalTrans recommends detoursHeavy rains over the weekend in Southern California caused a section of Interstate 10 to collapse Sunday about 50 miles from the Arizona border. Travel has been cut off through that section of I-10, but the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) announced Tuesday the westbound side of the bride will open to two-way traffic Friday, […]July 22, 2015VoicesPOLL: Which weather app do you prefer to use on the road?What is your go-to app for weather while on the road? Weigh in on why you use it.July 21, 2015BusinessFuel prices continue to drop, near multi-year lowDiesel prices dropped by an average of 3.2 cents across the nation during the week ending July 20, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.July 20, 2015Hours of ServiceHousehold goods movers denied requested exemption from 14-hour capThe groups sought exemption of the 14-hour limit placed on drivers’ on-duty time, saying drivers who are delayed making deliveries at residences could need to drive beyond the 14th hour to move the truck to a secure location for overnight parking.July 17, 2015Previous PagePage 174 of 182Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database updateFMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.Small Fleet ChampSkin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansionOverdrive RadioSleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?Small Fleet ChampDerrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes regionFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
