CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDOT Secretary Chao resigns in wake of riots at U.S. CapitolTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.January 7, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 7: DOL publishes final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within FLSAThe DOL has published its final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within the Fair Labor Standards Act, despite the Biden administration announcing it will likely halt the rule. A large Canadian fleet was acquired by a global agriculture firm. Paccar Parts launches a line of EV chargers.January 7, 2021Oils & lubricantsUsing oil additives: How fleets can balance performance and protectionThe additive package of a heavy-duty engine oil makes up approximately 10-20% of the lubricant itself.January 7, 2021Preventable or NotFlatbed driver tears fuel tank on a guard rail — Preventable or not?After delivering a load of lumber, flatbed driver John Doe was backing down a makeshift ramp when his fuel tank scraped the side of a guard rail, tearing it open and spilling fuel.Was this crash preventable or not? Video presented by CCJ and Instructional Technologies.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 6: Daseke CEO announces retirementChris Easter has retired as chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of flatbed conglomerate Daseke, Inc. XPO completed its acquisition of the majority of global freight firm Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 5: Pending independent contractor ruling, under-21 pilot program could be halted by BidenThe DOL’s pending independent contractor definition update, FMCSA’s proposed under-21 pilot program and more could be delayed when President-elect Biden takes office. Daimler Trucks North America was ordered by NHTSA to pay $30 million in penalties for not recalling vehicles in a timely manner.January 5, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 4: FMCSA proposes clarification to ‘yard move’ HOS guidanceFMCSA is proposing to add guidance on which types of locations are and are not considered “yards” in the hours of service regs for yard moves. Penske’s acquisition of Black Horse Carriers has been completed. Volvo issues recall of approximately 6,300 trucks.January 4, 2021BusinessNew stimulus plan includes another round of PPP moneyThe second round of PPP includes provisions for new loans and the ability to secure a second PPP loan for qualified small businesses.January 1, 2021BusinessTrucking in 2020: A look back the year’s top news, equipment and tech trendsAs the curtain falls on 2020, CCJ editors compiled a look back at some of the top trucking headlines from the year.December 30, 2020BusinessThe driver shortage is back — but this time, it’s differentCommentary: The OTR truckload driver count is at an eight-year low. Traditional solutions to solving the driver shortage aren’t working. It’s time for all carriers to start investing and innovating in new solutions.December 29, 2020Previous PagePage 3 of 2859Next PageTop StoriesWorkforceHighway to health: Stress a top contributor to lagging truck driver wellnessResearch conducted by the World Health Organization found that 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress.InsuranceCrash preparedness: A driver’s guide to effective accident scene documentationInsuranceOral arguments in nuclear Werner crash fatality case begin in Texas Supreme CourtHydrogen fuel cellFirst Hyundai fuel cell trucks go to work in GeorgiaFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
