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Eric Miller

Senior Reporter

@ericdmiller46

Eric Miller has been a reporter and writer at publications nationwide for 40 years. He’s been at Transport Topics the past 11 years, currently on the paper’s 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.


Government, Business, Safety

As Marijuana-Use Laws Spread, Drug Still Illegal for Truck Drivers

Last month, drug-testing firm Quest Diagnostics scientist Barry Sample had a serious warning for U.S. employers: Be on the lookout for marijuana use by your workers. It’s on the rise.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 25, 2019
Government, Safety

NHTSA Preliminary Estimates Report: Truck-Related Fatalities Up 3%

Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck increased by 3% in 2018 from 2017, despite a decrease of about 1% for all vehicles combined over the same period, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2019
Government, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Electronic IT System Glitch Expected to Delay Portion of Driver Training Rule

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration electronic information system glitch is delaying full implementation of the Entry Level Driver Training rule, an agency spokesman confirmed.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Refiners’ Group Asks Appeals Court to Block Expansion of E15 Gasoline

A trade organization representing U.S. refiners is asking an appeals court to reject a Trump administration plan to expand nationwide the blending, distribution and year-round sale of E15 fuel.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 19, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Top 100

UPS Seeks FMCSA Exemption From 2020 Driving Instructor Requirements

UPS Inc. has requested an exemption from a federal regulatory requirement that its driver training instructors have two years’ minimum experience as trainers and have held a commercial driver license for at least two years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced June 19.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 19, 2019
Government, Equipment, Safety

CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 15-22

Roadside inspectors will be conducting inspections with a special emphasis on brakes Sept. 15-22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 18, 2019
Government, Fuel

EPA Issues Rule to Create Transparency, Prevent Manipulation of RINs Market

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to modify certain elements of the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance system to create more transparency and prevent manipulation of the Renewable Identification Number market.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2019
Government, Safety

OMB to Review Hair Drug-Testing Proposal

ROCKVILLE, Md. ­­­— A hair drug-testing proposed rule has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, a top official with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said at a meeting June 11.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 11, 2019
Government

Top EPA Official Overseeing Trucking Regulations Reassigned to Climate Change Issues

Christopher Grundler, a top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official who has overseen a number of regulations that impact the trucking industry, has effective Aug. 4 been reassigned to head an EPA division that deals with climate change issues.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2019
Government, Safety

FMCSA Delays Public Release of HOS Proposed Rule

The long-anticipated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service proposed rule has been delayed from its original release date of June 7.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2019