CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 30: Fleet owner charged in chameleon carrier schemeThe owner of a New York-based trucking company was charged after allegedly starting a chameleon carrier after receiving a negative rating from FMCSA. TCA recognized 18 fleets for their safety records.November 30, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 25: Carriers’ per-mile costs fell in 2019, ATRI findsATRI’s annual Operational Costs report shows carriers’ per-mile costs fell by 9% in 2019 from 2018, due to a reduction in a number of costs, including fuel, driver wages and more. FMCSA wants feedback on a request to rescind certain broker transparency regs. Daimler produced its 700,000th truck at its Mount Holly plant.November 25, 2020BusinessTop company drivers, owner-operators competing for big moneyThe winners of the Company Driver of the Year and Owner-Operator of the Year awards will each win $25,000, while the other two finalists for each award will each receive $2,500.November 24, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 24: Cargo theft reports ticked up in third quarter year-over-yearSensiGuard reports third-quarter cargo theft is up 7% year-over-year. FMCSA’s revised definitions for agricultural commodities and livestock will take effect Dec. 9. RLS Logistics is expanding its direct-to-consumer service. PCS Software acquired a TMS firm to boost its offerings.November 23, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 23: Ryder distributing $30M in bonuses to employeesRyder System announced it will provide $30 million in bonuses to nearly 30,000 of its frontline workers in North America for their work during the pandemic. Loadsmart raised $90M in investments. Convoy updated its drop-and-hook program.November 23, 2020BusinessThe 10-44: New seats vs. sign-on bonuses — and more of What Drivers WantThis week in The 10-44: The surveys says… We dive into the results from this year’s What Drivers Want survey and find out whether drivers prefer new seats or a new truck. Also: Drivers sound off on stressors around money, retirement and respect.November 20, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 20: DOT redefines ag, livestock for hours of service regsFMCSA will publish updated definitions of agricultural commodity and livestock as they pertain to the hours of service regulations. Cargo theft recording firm CargoNet is warning carriers of increased theft activity next week. Shell’s Starship 2.0 is being prepped for a second coast-to-coast run.November 20, 2020BusinessDHL deploying four battery-electric trucks in Los AngelesDHL announced it is piloting four Class 8 battery-electric trucks manufactured by BYD Motors in the Los Angeles market. Michigan officials are asking trucking companies and drivers to be on the lookout for an invasive insect in shipments.November 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 18: Goodyear to provide tires to autonomous tech firm TuSimpleGoodyear announced it will supply tires and tire management services to TuSimple’s Autonomous Freight Network. A 150-truck carrier out of Kentucky is increasing driver pay.November 18, 2020BusinessFontaine Modification named preferred installer of Aperia Halo Tire Inflator, Halo ConnectAperia Technologies CEO Josh Carter said Fontaine Modification has installed the Halo Tire Inflator on “thousands of vehicles” over the past two years.November 17, 2020Previous PagePage 13 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
