CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessContract rates dart upward to catch soaring spot market ratesGrowing demand, combined with the industry's lingering capacity shortfall, pushed rates to record levels on the spot market, DAT reported. Read more on this.July 13, 2018BusinessCVSA’s annual driver-focused enforcement blitz next weekOperation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement spree put on by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. Get details here.July 13, 2018BusinessMontgomery Transport launching dedicated freight divisionBirmingham, Alabama based flatbed fleet Montgomery Transport is launching a new dedicated division to give drivers more home time. Read details here.July 12, 2018BusinessNomination period for PFJ contest honoring drivers now openPilot Flying J is now seeking nominations for its fifth annual Road Warrior program, which honors truck drivers who go above and beyond while doing their jobs.July 12, 2018BusinessNew Stay Metrics research sheds light on causes of early driver turnoverThe new research examines the impact of driver demographics, industry tenure, attitudes and work experiences that influence early turnover.July 12, 2018ProductsStrick’s dry van assembly plugStrick’s DuoPlug is designed for the upper coupler assembly on the company’s dry van trailers. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.July 12, 2018BusinessCrime report: Former fleet execs charged for fraudulently reporting financesFormer executives at Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Mark R. Wogsland and Bret S. Naggs, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy, securities fraud & wire fraud.July 12, 2018ProductsMartin Senour’s primer and topcoat systemMartin Senour’s primer and topcoat for commercial vehicles is built specifically for repairs, repaints and general upkeep. Learn more about the product on CCJ.July 11, 2018BusinessCarriers have until Monday to comment on ELD exemption request for small carriersCarriers are to file public comments with the FMCSA regarding the request that the FMCSA exempt carriers with 50 employees or less from the ELD mandate.July 11, 2018BusinessDaseke fleet Big Freight System merges with Kelsey Trail TruckingBig Freight Systems, a Daseke company, last week announced a merger with Kelsey Trail Trucking. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.July 11, 2018Previous PagePage 162 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersThe court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.BusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
