Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsNew FMCSA diabetes rule open to commentsA proposed rule published in the Federal Register May 4 would amend FMCSA’s medical qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce without having to apply for an exemption with FMCSA.May 4, 2015Hours 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, 2015Previous PagePage 187 of 188Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsHours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closuresFMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.RegulationsTrucker locked in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol 'Clearinghouse jail' fights to break outCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
