Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessATA toll suit should be in state court, says fed court in dismissalA U.S. District Court judge ordered the case be dismissed because the tolls are considered taxes under the Tax Injunction Act, which states that federal courts do not have jurisdiction over state taxes. The case can still be tried in a state court.March 20, 2019BusinessFlooding 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, 2019Previous PagePage 84 of 187Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishIdaho farm owner-op's custom '98 379 brings home Pride & Polish hardware, recognitionGary Mackay started his One Circle Farm operation in 1980 but added trucking to the business only a decade ago. Now, his custom 1998 Peterbilt 379 is a Pride & Polish Antique champ.BusinessDOT says it's full steam ahead on autonomous trucking rolloutOverdrive RadioWhat we mean when we say 'freight fraud': Ways to defend against the hydra-headed monsterOverdrive ExtraHow to change a truck tire at 46 below zero: 'Don't panic'Featured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
