Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsFMCSA medical board to talk vision, diabetes in upcoming meetingThe agency's Medical Review Board meeting in May to discuss proposed rulemaking to amend the vision standard. Also: Fuel prices see slight increase; COVID vaccine at Iowa 80; Spring weight restrictions lifted in Mich.; deal on this former trucker's book.May 4, 2021BusinessFederal court says California's AB 5 applies to truckingA three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.April 28, 2021ParkingNew administration, renewed debate over commercialized rest areasA policy brief published by the Reason Foundation suggests that lawmakers should reconsider the ban on commercializing interstate rest areas, but NATSO and other groups contend repealing the ban would do more harm than good.April 14, 2021EquipmentWinter storms, higher demand driving diesel prices upRefinery slowdowns in Texas due to unprecedented winter storms, combined with rising demand due to COVID vaccinations and increased economic activity, have driven diesel prices to the highest national average in nearly two years.March 10, 2021Pride & PolishOne-of-a-kind Mack B75 custom-built from the ground upIn a build reminiscent of Johnny Cash's hit song "One Piece at a Time," longtime diesel mechanic Mike Flake used parts from several trucks, as well as a bevy of parts he built himself, to piece together this unique take on a classic rig.February 3, 2021LifeHealth-share plans making small-fleet inroadsFour in 10 owner-operators continue to go without health insurance, yet for small fleets, low-cost health benefits are increasingly attractive as a competitive feature. So-called health-share alternatives to traditional insurance are an option.January 26, 2021RegulationsReport: Hack of DOT's medical examiner registry has limited oversight, created potential for fraudAn audit of FMCSA's National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners found that the agency has not met oversight requirements, partly due to a seven-month outage of the database.January 19, 2021RegulationsNew study using 'STOP-Bang' protocol finds half of truck drivers could need sleep apnea evaluationA 2020 study reveals that by applying the 'STOP-Bang' screening method to truck drivers, nearly 47% are screened for apnea evaluation.January 13, 2021BusinessAfter weakened demand in 2020, diesel prices jump back to pre-pandemic levelsThe Department of Energy projects fuel prices will stay flat in 2021, while others believe retail diesel prices will continue to climb above and beyond $3 a gallon through the year.January 12, 2021EquipmentGet familiar with your engine’s lamp languageFrom the archives: Advancements in engine and emissions technology over the last decade have complicated the challenge of staying on top of dashboard warning lights.January 5, 2021Previous PagePage 74 of 202Next PageTop StoriesRegulations'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout acceleratesBig fleets and Elon Musk once again call out a "driver shortage" while going full throttle on "driverless" technology, which looks ready to accelerate in high gear.Overdrive RadioNo sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalanceRegulationsIRS announces red-dyed diesel relief in effect -- is it worth it?Reader RigsAdd your truck to Overdrive's 'Reader Rigs' showcaseRegulationsDOT blasts Overdrive's reporting on 'sham' CDL school reinstatements
