CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ 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, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 3: COVID-19 hours of service waiver extendedCarriers and truck drivers providing direct emergency assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic can operate under the ongoing hours of service waiver for at least another two months. Arizona Trucking Association recognizes carriers, drivers for safety.December 3, 2020BusinessTruck orders soar as carriers lock up 2021 buildsNorth American Class 8 net orders hit the third-highest total on-record last month – 52,600 units according to preliminary data released by FTR Wednesday. Orders climbed 31% month-over-month and jumped three-fold from November 2019. Heavy truck orders for the past 12 months now stand at 250,000 units. “The Class 8 market is trying to rebalance […]December 3, 2020BusinessCummins set to debut new smart connected engine in CascadiaEngines with Acumen can securely communicate information through cellular connectivity and provide both Cummins and Freightliner with a deeper understanding of how vehicles operate in different environments and various duty cycles.December 2, 2020BusinessMotiv Power Systems intros 5th Gen electric chassisThe company claims Motiv-powered vehicles offer fleets more than 99% uptime and up to 85% operation and maintenance cost savings compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.December 2, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 2: DOT readies for COVID vaccine distributionFMCSA’s ongoing hours of service waiver for carriers providing direct emergency assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic will also apply to carriers transporting the COVID vaccine, the agency announced. Women in Trucking is seeking nominations for its annual Female Driver of the Year award.December 2, 2020Previous PagePage 13 of 2866Next PageTop StoriesCareer Leadership AwardScouts honor: Dan Umphress named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipientFrom 'four D and two F" student to the pinnacle of truck maintenance, there's not much Dan Umphress hasn't seen (or fixed).Safety & ComplianceFMCSA issues warning to fleets selling or leasing USDOT, MC numbersRegulationsWorkforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certsEconomic trendsClass 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recoveryFeatured SponsorLearn the top ways AI impacts fleet operations.
