CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 17: FMCSA blocks another state’s rest break laws for truckersFMCSA granted a petition from the Washington Trucking Association that asked FMCSA to intervene and block Washington from enforcing state labor laws. Two recalls affect more than 8,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks. A southern Calif. utility company is testing an eCascadia. Top 250 fleet boosts driver pay.November 17, 2020BusinessDriver damages dock door upon exiting receiver — Preventable or Not?While exiting a grocery store after delivering a load, John Doe’s tractor struck a dock door that had been partially lowered. Was this a preventable crash?November 17, 2020BusinessTrailer orders hit record high seven months removed from record lowJust seven months after hitting record low orders, the trucking industry sees net trailer orders hit all-time record highs. Learn more about it on CCJ.November 13, 2020BusinessThe 10-44: Cabover resurgence in the U.S.? Plus — What a Biden presidency might mean for regs like HOS and emissionsThis week in The 10-44: Jason test drives the new Western Star 49X and gives us his early impressions. Answering readers’ questions: What might a Biden presidency mean for regulations like HOS and emissions? Plus: Could VW’s acquisition of Navistar usher in a new era of cabovers in the U.S.?November 13, 2020BusinessNavistar, Cummins parter to develop fuel cell truckCummins and Navistar announced they will work together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy.November 13, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 12: Daimler launches new connectivity-focused divisionDaimler Truck AG announced it has established the new Connectivity Solutions Group (CSG) global division to develop vehicle connectivity systems and digital services for customers. Hornady Transportation’s merger with Builder’s Transportation Company is complete. Continental Express unveiled its latest military-themed truck.November 12, 2020BusinessNikola officers, employees receive subpoenas over fraud allegationsNikola Motor Company confirmed it has received subpoenas over fraud allegations leveled at the company by short-seller Hindenburg Research. Freightliner’s electric trucks surpassed 500,000 real-world miles. Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard in three VNL models. Pride Group Enterprises reserves 150 Tesla Semis.November 11, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 10: Driver recruiting firm Tenstreet acquires retention-focused Stay MetricsTenstreet, which assists fleets with driver recruiting, has acquired driver retention firm Stay Metrics. Super Dispatch, a car-haul load matching app/service, added “Touchless Delivery” early in the summer of 2020, along with a TMS for shippers and carriers. Tri-State Enterprises opens a new cross-dock in Texas.November 10, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 9: TCA postpones, relocates 2021 Annual ConventionThe Truckload Carriers Association announced it is postponing and moving the site of its 2021 Annual Convention from January to April due to lingering COVID-19 concerns. A small number of Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled.November 9, 2020BusinessVolvo VNR Electric available for order next monthVolvo Trucks North America will begin selling the Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric on Dec. 3, the company announced Thursday. A&R Logistics announced it will roll out its largest driver pay increase in company history with increases of up to 10%.November 6, 2020Previous PagePage 14 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
