CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 9: Two Top 250 fleets increasing driver payCovenant and TransAm Trucking each announced pay increases for their drivers. The Georgia DOT is asking for public feedback on a project that would add commercial vehicle lanes to a stretch of I-75.December 9, 2020BusinessCCJ 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, 2020Previous PagePage 7 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
