CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 5: Pending independent contractor ruling, under-21 pilot program could be halted by BidenThe DOL’s pending independent contractor definition update, FMCSA’s proposed under-21 pilot program and more could be delayed when President-elect Biden takes office. Daimler Trucks North America was ordered by NHTSA to pay $30 million in penalties for not recalling vehicles in a timely manner.January 5, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 4: FMCSA proposes clarification to ‘yard move’ HOS guidanceFMCSA is proposing to add guidance on which types of locations are and are not considered “yards” in the hours of service regs for yard moves. Penske’s acquisition of Black Horse Carriers has been completed. Volvo issues recall of approximately 6,300 trucks.January 4, 2021BusinessNew stimulus plan includes another round of PPP moneyThe second round of PPP includes provisions for new loans and the ability to secure a second PPP loan for qualified small businesses.January 1, 2021BusinessTrucking in 2020: A look back the year’s top news, equipment and tech trendsAs the curtain falls on 2020, CCJ editors compiled a look back at some of the top trucking headlines from the year.December 30, 2020BusinessThe driver shortage is back — but this time, it’s differentCommentary: The OTR truckload driver count is at an eight-year low. Traditional solutions to solving the driver shortage aren’t working. It’s time for all carriers to start investing and innovating in new solutions.December 29, 2020BusinessHino halts production of North American trucksTruck production in both countries is expected to resume in October of next year.December 28, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 23: Livestock haulers’ ELD exemption retained in government funding billIf President Trump signs the COVID relief/government funding bill into law, it includes an extension of livestock haulers’ ELD waiver. Peterbilt’s battery-electric 520EV is eligible for a CARB voucher. A Top 250 intermodal carrier acquired another fleet and is opening a new terminal.December 23, 2020BusinessNikola, Republic Services end refuse truck projectFull production deliveries we set for 2023 with on-road testing likely to begin in early 2022.December 23, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 22: Second COVID relief package passed by Congress, includes another round of small business loansBoth chambers of Congress Monday afternoon passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that, in part, reopens the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. CDC recommends truck drivers be included in the third group for the COVID-19 vaccine.December 22, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 21: Four more plead guilty in Louisiana staged accident fraud schemeA U.S. Attorney in Louisiana announced more guilty pleas related to staged accidents targeting trucking companies in the New Orleans area. A CCJ Top 250 carrier announced a pay increase, and another carrier announced COVID bonuses for drivers.December 21, 2020Previous PagePage 5 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerThe state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.Trucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
