CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 14: FMCSA proposes to drop requirement for drivers to report traffic citations to carriersFMCSA is proposing to remove what it considers a duplicate regulation with the requirement that truck drivers annually submit a list of traffic violation convictions to their carrier. Daimler is pursuing carbon-neutral truck production by 2025. More than 1,200 Freightliner Cascadias recalled.December 14, 2020BusinessThe 10-44: Drivers’ all-day wait times at USPS facilities punctuates a log-jammed supply chainThis week on The 10-44: What’s behind the 15-hour wait times at USPS facilities? And will gifts arrive on time for Santa to make Christmas Eve deliveries? Plus: Questions and concerns about looming brakes mandate. Lastly, shout-out to the drivers hauling the U.S. Capital Christmas Tree.December 11, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 11: FMCSA hosting Q&A on new hours of service rules next weekFMCSA will answer public questions about the hours of service rule changes that took effect Sept. 30 next week. The Army & Air Force Exchange is commemorating Saturday’s Army-Navy football game with a specially wrapped trailer.December 11, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 10: Schneider expands bulk intermodal service into CanadaSchneider is expanding its Bulk Express Intermodal service into Canada after eight years of providing the service in the U.S. Paccar Parts is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Paccar MX engine line.December 10, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 9: Two Top 250 fleets increasing driver payCovenant and TransAm Trucking each announced pay increases for their drivers. The Georgia DOT is asking for public feedback on a project that would add commercial vehicle lanes to a stretch of I-75.December 9, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 8: Trucking’s IC law exemption still in effect in Calif. despite recent court opinionWhile trucking has been operating under an exemption from the rule pending further litigation challenging it, a California state-level appellate court bucked a federal court ruling and said that A.B. 5 does apply to motor carrier employers. Grote Industries received a waiver allowing pulsating brake-activated amber lights on trailers and straight trucks.December 8, 2020BusinessNew Fuel Max RSD tire from Goodyear, new retreadsWith an anticipated mid-2021 launch, these regional UniCircle retreads will be available in popular sizes. The Fuel Max RSD drive tire will initially launch in 295/75R22.5 (Load Range G), with additional sizes rolling out in 2022.December 7, 2020BusinessNew Fuel Max LHD from GoodyearThis new drive tire is designed with a fuel-focused tread compound combination and is SmartWay verified.December 7, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 7: Fleet hiring accelerates as industry claws out of COVID employment holeThe trucking industry continues making up ground lost in the spring when it comes to employment and fleet hiring. A Werner driver won the Transition Trucking military veteran rookie truck driver award, along with a new Kenworth. Minnesota wants to consolidate its CDL testing process.December 7, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 4: ATA wants drivers prioritized for COVID vaccine; Swift founder Moyes named CEO of Top 250 fleetATA sent letters to the White House, CDC, President-elect Joe Biden and others asking that the trucking industry be included among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Swift founder Jerry Moyes is joining a Texas-based fleet as CEO. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was delivered this week.December 4, 2020Previous PagePage 11 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMarking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.Mergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firmRegulationsVenture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated businessRegulationsUSPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleetBattery electricTesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger
