Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA grants exemption to allow cameras as rearview mirror alternativeFMCSA says use of the Stoneridge system eliminates blind spots on both sides of the truck, expands the field of view by an estimated 25 percent, and a trailer panning feature automatically tracks the end of the trailer to keep it in view when the truck is moving forward.January 3, 2019ParkingMichigan, Ohio expanding truck parking information systemsMichigan DOT says it is adding new parking locations at eight rest areas and is adding nine new signs to show truck parking availability. Ohio DOT is also putting up nine signs to alert truck drivers of available truck parking at rest areas in the state.January 2, 2019BusinessUCR fees dip again in 2019, registration open until April 1For carriers with one or two trucks, the 2019 fee will be $62. In 2020, that fee will climb to $68. However, that’s still less than 2010-2018 fees.January 2, 2019BusinessFMCSA to allow states to issue one-year commercial learner’s permitsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will soon allow states to issue commercial learner’s permits for up to one year instead of the current six-month limit with the option to renew the permit for another six months.December 20, 2018BusinessRecord number of truckers killed in workplace fatalities in 2017The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the 840 truck drivers killed on the job in 2017 represented 77 percent of the 1,084 motor vehicle operators killed on the job last year and is the highest value for truckers since it began tracking occupational statistics in 2003.December 19, 2018BusinessFive groups file for hours exemptions for emergency response situationsThe American Bakers Association and International Dairy Foods Association, Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, and North Shore Environmental Construction filed exemption requests with FMCSA from certain hours of service provisions when responding to emergencies.December 18, 2018BusinessYRC dismisses claims that it bilked U.S. government as ‘totally without merit’An attorney for YRC Worldwide said the allegations “are totally without merit.” The DOJ allegations claim YRC reweighed shipments and suppressed the results when they indicated a shipment was lighter than its original estimated weight, then billed DOD “based on weights they knew to be inflated” rather than charging based on the correct weight.December 17, 2018Custom RigsExplosives hauler’s Western Star 5700XE with custom sleeperThe 120-inch sleeper features all the amenities of an RV with a fold-down full-size bed that, when folded up, is a table with two bench seats, a sink, two-burner stove, TV, shower, toilet, refrigerator/freezer, microwave and more.December 14, 2018BusinessDiesel prices hit eight-month lowPrices fell in all regions across the country during the most recent week with the most significant decrease being seen in the Gulf Coast region, which fell by 5.5 cents.December 11, 2018BusinessNavistar recalls 21,000 International trucks over transmission issueThe company is recalling approximately 20,916 trucks with Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation clutches.Navistar says an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Great Dane is also recalling some Freedom drop deck trailers with rear impact guard issues.December 10, 2018Previous PagePage 86 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
