Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Household goods moving fraud, cargo theft, false DOT examsAction in three trucking-related crimes has been reported by the DOT’s Office of Inspector General. Get details on the trucking industry crime reports here.February 7, 2019BusinessCalifornia bill would require emissions testing to register trucks in stateA bill introduced in the Calif. Senate would require heavy trucks to undergo more stringent emissions testing before registering or operating in the state.February 7, 2019BusinessConcrete pavers get 30-minute break, short-haul exemption reliefConcrete haulers see relief from the 30-minute break requirement and the 12-hour rule in the short-haul exemption with the ACPA. Details on Overdrive.February 5, 2019BusinessCollision avoidance systems, sleep apnea testing among NTSB’s Most Wanted safety improvementsAmong recommendations that could impact the trucking industry are eliminating distracted driving, eliminating alcohol and drug impairment, reducing speeding-related crashes, increasing collision avoidance systems, reducing fatigue-related accidents, requiring sleep apnea screening and testing.February 4, 2019BusinessVirginia legislators back off of I-81 tolls – for nowThe Virginia House and Senate each submitted substitute bills to replace the bills introduced on Jan. 15. The new bills make no mention of tolling to fund improvements to the interstate, but a committee established by the bills could still choose tolling as the best way to generate funds.February 4, 2019BusinessTruck ban lifted on most New York highways; Gov. Cuomo scolds violating truckersAfter an accident that involved five tractor-trailers and injured a state trooper, Cuomo said violators would receive a $450 fine, two points on their license and possibly face criminal charges.February 1, 2019BusinessMinnesota raises speed limits to 60 on over 5,000 miles of highwaysThe Minnesota Department of Transportation will increase speeds on 5,240 miles of highway based on the results of a five-year study completed last week. The increases are effective as soon as new signs are posted. Many signs are already up, and the rest are expected to be in place by spring.January 28, 2019BusinessVirginia’s I-81 toll legislation introduced, trucking groups threaten litigationIdentical bills were introduced in the Virginia House and Senate that would establish tolls on I-81. Truckers would pay a maximum of $55.25 to cross the state in one direction, while car drivers would only be charged two-thirds that amount. Car drivers could reduce tolls by purchasing an annual pass.January 24, 2019BusinessSenate bill would expand concealed carry reciprocityA new bill introduced this month by Sen. John Cornyn would expand concealed carry reciprocity to all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how all states recognize driver’s licenses from other states.January 23, 2019ParkingEight-state truck parking information initiative nears full launchIowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Kansas DOTs each announced earlier this month they have launched their versions of the truck parking space counting system, joining Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in rolling out the program. See where to access the parking information here.January 23, 2019Previous PagePage 84 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
