Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessNTSB pushes driver-facing camera systems in report, makes bevy of rec’sThe National Transportation Safety Board recently released a report pushing the benefits of onboard video systems for commercial trucks and made recommendations to several organizations to improve the use of the systems.May 13, 2015BusinessACT Expo 2015: Cummins introduces new natural gas engine, Penske gets alt-fuel grant, Rush unveils new techThe Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Dallas, Texas, last week resulted in several big announcements regarding natural gas and the trucking industry.May 12, 2015BusinessDiesel prices up 2.4 cents over last weekDiesel prices continued their rise in the week ending May 11 with the national average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel increasing 2.4 cents over the previous week.May 11, 2015BusinessTrucker almost hit by plane on I-285 speaks; EB and WB I-285 reopened to trafficA small airplane crashed on I-285 in northeast Atlanta Friday morning. Trucker Gerald Smith, nearly hit by the plane, tells his story. As of 4 p.m. CDT, all lanes had reopened.May 8, 2015BusinessDOT auditing FMCSA over alleged failures to intervene with flagged carriers prior to fatal crashesThe DOT’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of FMCSA’s processes for ensuring that reviews of motor carriers flagged for investigation are timely and adequate.May 8, 2015Pride & Polish25 videos for 25 years: Jerry Mies’ Lactose LimousineOne way we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Overdrive’s Pride & Polish this year is highlighting 25 of our best custom rig videos. In the countdown’s fourth week, here’s Jerry Mies’ Lactose Limousine.May 7, 2015Regulations$400k trucks? Overdrive talks to CCTA’s Joe Rajkovacz about impact of emissions regsA recent decision by a federal court denied the California Construction Trucking Association’s appeal of the EPA’s greenhouse gas standards based on a lack of standing.May 6, 2015BusinessDiesel prices jump 4.3 cents in weekThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased 4.3 cents in the week ending May 4, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.May 5, 2015BusinessForbes names Ryder among ‘America’s Best Employers’Ryder System, Inc. has been named one of Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers,” ranking 62nd out of 500 on the list.May 4, 2015RegulationsNew 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, 2015Previous PagePage 201 of 203Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishClassic 1965 Peterbilt 351 restored twice by same ownerOwner Craig Betcher bought the truck and restored it to work, at least part time. But during the course of a haul, another motorist pulled out in front of him, rolling and totaling the truck. Betcher rebuilt it a second time, now as a show truck.Trucker of the YearCNG the 'future of trucking': Kevin Campbell on his best move yetElectronic Logging DevicesFMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealedReader Rigs1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexibleSmall Fleet ChampChamp-finalist fleet and the brokerage-AI shift: Otto Transfer
