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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, Technology

Patent Infringement Probe Opens Against Motive Technologies

The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to open an investigation into patent infringement allegations by Samsara that Motive Technologies has violated a provision of the Tariff Act.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Grants Freight Hauler Exemption for Intellistop System

Federal regulators have granted a five-year exemption to fuel hauler Gemini Motor Transport to operate a flashing brake light system manufactured by Intellistop Inc.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 14, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Two Charged in 2020 Murder of Fellow Staged Accident Scammer

Federal authorities have indicted two individuals in the 2020 murder of Cornelius Garrison, a fellow participant in staged accidents with tractor-trailers who was cooperating with the FBI.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 9, 2024
Government, Safety

Most CMV Drivers Killed in 2022 Crashes Weren't Buckled Up

Safety experts and regulators have for years been alerting truck drivers about the dangers of not wearing seat belts, and the results have been tragic for those who did not heed the warnings.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 7, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA Mulls Another Personal Conveyance Guidance Request

Twice in the past four years, CVSA has failed to persuade FMCSA to strengthen guidance for stopping a rise in truckers improperly using personal conveyance to stretch the hours they drive.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 6, 2024
Government, Technology, Autonomous

California Legislators Seek to Override Veto of AV Bills

California legislators have reintroduced a pair of bills regulating autonomous trucks to potentially override a veto in September by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Denies Florida’s CDL Skills Test Petition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has told a Florida licensing agency that CDL applicants cannot continue taking a skills test after failing the pre-trip inspection.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 30, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Researchers Outline Safety Studies, Data Collection

Plans for significant rulemaking proposals, future technology research and crash data collections were among topics of discussion at FMCSA's Analysis, Research and Technology Forum.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

FMCSA Plans to Revamp Registration Process

Federal trucking regulators are in the early stages of developing a new online registration process aimed at reducing fraud and improving transparency and efficiency.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits

There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 23, 2024