Matt Cole (TN)Matt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at mattcole@randallreilly.com.LifeCPAP recall could be a problem for drivers with sleep apneaTruck driver files class action suit against the manufacturer.August 4, 2021HomeSenate’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes trucking provisionsThe bill includes automatic emergency braking, improving underride guards, and a CDL apprenticeship pilot program, but no money for parking.August 2, 2021NewsSupreme Court appears likely next stop for challenge to AB 5 independent contractor lawNinth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday denied a request for a rehearing California's AB 5 law aimed at independent contractors.June 22, 2021NewsSee where to complete DOT’s new truck parking surveyThe U.S. Department of Transportation published an updated truck parking survey intended to update the progress of work completed since 2015. Learn more here.November 28, 2018HomeAgencies urge caution in eclipse, impose restrictionsWith the upcoming solar eclipse, the Department of Transportation has issued warnings and tips for truck operators during eclipse hours. More on Truckers News!August 17, 2017NewsTenn. fleet seeks split sleeper exemptionDillon Transportation has asked for an exemption to allow its drivers to split their required sleeper berth time into two segments of at least three hours.January 7, 2017TrucksMore than 1,100 Freightliners, Western Stars recalledDaimler Trucks has issued two separate recalls that affect approximately 1,160 Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Read more about this on Truckers News.September 29, 2016NewsMinimum driver training standards advanceThe creation of minimum truck driver training standards has taken one step closer to implementation, but still remains several years off. Read more here.August 31, 2016NewsHours rules suspended for some driving in LouisianaLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency for the state in light of the historic flooding around Baton Rouge. Click for details here.August 19, 2016NewsSleep apnea rule recommendation expected yet this monthThe FMCSA later this month will take the next step toward a rulemaking governing the screening and treatment of truck drivers suspected of having sleep apnea.August 9, 2016Page 1 of 9Next PageTop StoriesNewsATHS announces newest inductees into hall of fameFive industry pioneers will be honored during an induction ceremony at the ATHS home office in Kansas City, Missouri on Oct. 26:Truckers News PodcastHear what to expect at this year's Walcott Truckers JamboreeNewsPrepare to see changing speed limit on part of I-95 northbound in VirginiaHomeSenate committee approves Hutcheson to head FMCSATrucksKenworth shows off 50 new, classic trucks in hometown parade
