Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Hours of ServiceATA makes request for HOS exemption for certain hazmat loadsATA has requested an exemption from the 30-minute break mandate on certain hazmat loads that require drivers to “attend” the load while the vehicle is stopped.May 1, 2015BusinessDiesel prices increase for second straight weekThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased three cents in the week ending April 27, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.April 28, 2015BusinessTCA named partner in Vietnam War CommemorationThe Truckload Carriers Association has been named a Commemorative Partner for the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.April 28, 2015BusinessAs speed limiter rule nears, OOIDA and ATA butt heads over regulating truck speedsWith a proposed rule to mandate the use of speed limiters on heavy trucks looming in the coming months, two of the trucking industry’s biggest lobbying groups reiterated last week their stances on the rulemaking.April 27, 2015BusinessFormer ‘Biggest Loser’ offers health program for driversFormer NBC “Biggest Loser” contestant Pete Thomas has teamed up with Trucking Moves America Forward and Pilot Flying J to offer a health program for professional drivers.April 27, 2015LifeTruckers grant children’s wishes with Mother’s Day ConvoyThe 26th annual Mother’s Day Convoy, a fundraiser for the Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley Make-A-Wish chapter, will be held Sunday, May 10, in Lancaster, Pa.April 22, 2015BusinessDiesel prices increase for first time in six weeksThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased two cents in the week ending April 20, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.April 20, 2015BusinessSome truckers being notified of bankruptcy of company that does driver background checksSome truck drivers may be receiving notifications from the U.S. District Court in Delaware about Altegrity Inc.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy.April 15, 2015BusinessJosh Abbott Band to play at Iowa 80’s Walcott Jamboree in JulyThe Josh Abbott Band will perform at the 36th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree this summer.April 15, 2015BusinessLouisiana becomes next Drivewyze stateLouisiana becomes the next state to add the Drivewyze PreClear mobile-based weigh station and inspection site bypass service.April 15, 2015Previous PagePage 181 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
