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Eric Miller

Senior Reporter

Eric Miller has been a reporter and writer at publications nationwide for 40 years. Hes been at Transport Topics the past 11 years, currently on the papers government team; worked as a reporter at the Dallas Morning News; reporter, editor and member of the investigative team at The Arizona Republic; reporter at the Tampa Tribune; city editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican; and senior writer for D Magazine in Dallas.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

EPA Will Revisit Phase 2 Trailer, Glider Rules

In a move to respond to concerns by the trailer and glider industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it plans to revisit its Phase 2 provisions on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty engines.

August 18, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

GAO: Condition of Large U.S. Bridges Improving, but Challenges Remain

The condition of the nations large bridges has improved over the last decade, but state transportation officials have faced challenges constructing or completing major projects on large bridges over the past five years, according to a new report by a congressional watchdog agency.

August 16, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Navistar Ordered to Pay Milan $30.8 Million in Connection With Flawed Engines

Milan Supply Chain Solutions has has been awarded more than $30 million in civil damages from Navistar in connection with the sale of 243 Navistar International Prostars with Maxxforce engines.

August 14, 2017
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Takes a Step Closer to Removing Exemption Requirement for Diabetic Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken another step toward removal of a requirement that all drivers with insulin-treated diabetes seek a formal exemption to be allowed behind the wheel.

August 7, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Truck, Rail Regulators Withdraw Sleep Apnea Proposal

Regulators for the FMCSA and FRA announce plans to formally withdraw a 2016 advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding sleep anea.

August 4, 2017
GovernmentSafety

NTSB, FMCSA Grapple With Synthetic Drugs Issues

A 2014 Oklahoma crash has put a spotlight on the potential problems associated with the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs such as K2 or Spice that has been sold in convenience stores, gas stations and on the internet, but also remain a popular product on the street.

August 4, 2017
GovernmentFuel

Biodiesel Producers Slam EPA at Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it wanted to hear what the public thought of its 2018 proposed renewable fuel standard volume minimums, but many of those who came here to comment seemed unhappy with the agencys plans.

August 1, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Improving Timeline for Investigating High-Risk Carriers, IG Audit Says

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigators are conducting more timely compliance reviews of high-risk motor carriers, but the agency faces challenges in ensuring that the reviews adequately address fleets safety performance, according to a new audit from the Department of Transportation inspector general.

August 1, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Minnesota Rejects Request From Truckers to Delay Plan to Mandate B20 Biofuel Mix

Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials have rejected a request by the states trucking association to delay a plan to increase the mix of biofuel to 20% of all diesel sold in the state beginning May 1.

July 27, 2017
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA to Begin Crash Accountability Program to Aid Fleets Safety Scores

FMCSA is beginning a two-year crash preventability demonstration program that will classify a crash as not preventable on a carriers Safety Measurement System profile in instances where the carrier is not at fault.

July 27, 2017