Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFlooding shuts down major highways in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri; hours regs suspended in some countiesInterstates affected by flooding in the region include I-29 in both Iowa and Missouri and I-680 in both Nebraska and Iowa. Hours of service regulations are also suspended in Iowa and Nebraska for truckers providing direct relief to the affected areas.March 18, 2019BusinessDriver arrested, nine out-of-service orders issued during two-day inspection blitz in IndianaA truck driver was arrested for marijuana possession and inspectors issued nine out-of-service orders and 19 citations during a two-day inspection blitz in Indiana last week.March 18, 2019BusinessDaimler recalls more than 3,000 Cascadia tractors over air bag issueThe recall affects approximately 3,365 model year 2018-2020 Cascadia trucks equipped with the optional air bag. In these trucks, the air bag could deploy unexpectedly.March 18, 2019BusinessInterstate speed limits could increase to 75 in parts of West VirginiaLawmakers in West Virginia this month passed a resolution that gives the state’s transportation secretary the ability to raise speed limits on interstates within the state to 75 miles per hour. It is unclear at this point which interstates WV DOT may target for a speed limit increase.March 15, 2019BusinessInterstates shut down in Rockies, Plains following intense blizzardAn intense blizzard that consisted of hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy snow has forced the closure of some major highways in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. Portions of I-25, I-80, I-90, I-94 and I-29 are closed throughout the region.March 14, 2019BusinessFuel taxes set to increase in Alabama, ArkansasAlabama’s first fuel tax increase will take effect on Aug. 31 this year with a 6 cents-per-gallon increase. It will also increase by 2 cents on Oct. 1, 2020 and on Oct. 1, 2021. Arkansas’ 6-cent fuel tax increase will take effect Oct. 1 this year.March 14, 2019BusinessNew California legislation would phase out diesel trucks by 2050The legislation, introduced by California Sen. Nancy Skinner, whose district includes Oakland and Berkeley, would require a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and an 80 percent GHG reduction by 2050.March 13, 2019BusinessMichigan to expand roadside saliva drug testing pilot program statewideAfter the year-long Preliminary Oral Fluid Analysis pilot program conducted from Nov. 8, 2017, through Nov. 8, 2018, in five counties, MSP’s Oral Fluid Roadside Analysis Pilot Program Committee recommended that the pilot be expanded statewide for another year to gather more results and data.March 13, 2019BusinessMack recalls nearly 4,000 trucks over mirror issue, Carrier recalls nearly 4,000 APUsThe Mack recall affects approximately 3,906 Mack Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks over an issue with the passenger side door down-view mirror. Carrier is recalling 3,855 APUs over a ground wire issue, while Stoughton is recalling over 2,000 dry vans and Trail King is recalling 80 step deck trailers.March 11, 2019Hours of ServiceRailroad companies seek hours reprieve for drivers responding to emergenciesThe companies say the employees who would be covered by the exemption clear derailed or disabled trains or debris blocking tracks or railroad rights-of-way when they respond to unplanned events that affect interstate commerce, service, or the safety of railway operations.March 8, 2019Previous PagePage 81 of 184Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranRGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.Custom RigsThe ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriagePride & PolishOverdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs todayRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversFeatured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
