CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessThe 10-44: Biden’s ‘midnight regs’ snare trucking reforms, why truck maintenance costs soared in 2020This week on The 10-44: Jason offers insights into potential trucking regulations on President-elect Joe Biden’s early chopping block and breaks down why break downs are costing fleets more.January 8, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 8: TCA’s top 20 ‘Best Fleets’ announcedThe Truckload Carriers Association has announced the top 20 for its 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For contest. FMCSA sent a notice to medical examiners clarifying the drivers with expired CDLs can still receive a medical certificate. Navistar has faced undue backlash in the U.S. Capitol riots.January 8, 2021BusinessDOT Secretary Chao resigns in wake of riots at U.S. CapitolTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.January 7, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 7: DOL publishes final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within FLSAThe DOL has published its final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within the Fair Labor Standards Act, despite the Biden administration announcing it will likely halt the rule. A large Canadian fleet was acquired by a global agriculture firm. Paccar Parts launches a line of EV chargers.January 7, 2021Oils & lubricantsUsing oil additives: How fleets can balance performance and protectionThe additive package of a heavy-duty engine oil makes up approximately 10-20% of the lubricant itself.January 7, 2021Preventable or NotFlatbed driver tears fuel tank on a guard rail — Preventable or not?After delivering a load of lumber, flatbed driver John Doe was backing down a makeshift ramp when his fuel tank scraped the side of a guard rail, tearing it open and spilling fuel.Was this crash preventable or not? Video presented by CCJ and Instructional Technologies.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 6: Daseke CEO announces retirementChris Easter has retired as chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of flatbed conglomerate Daseke, Inc. XPO completed its acquisition of the majority of global freight firm Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ 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, 2021Previous PagePage 7 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperKnight-Swift is merging its three LTL brands under the AAA Cooper banner.HomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failures
