Kevin JonesBusinessTrucking adds 3,000 jobs in November as U.S. employment numbers soarThe for-hire trucking industry added 3,000 jobs in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly employment report, released Dec. 5.December 5, 2014BusinessRestart rollback among ‘higher level’ items in budget talks – stay tunedA suspension of the restart provisions in the hours-of-service rule is among the more controversial riders still being negotiated, but time is running out as the lame duck Congress develops its funding plan for the federal government.December 5, 2014BusinessReps join ‘Reagan’ in call for fuel tax increase; Obama concedes issue ‘tough’ for CongressAn Oregon Democrat, a Wisconsin Republican and the spirit of Ronald Reagan came together in the House Wednesday to renew the call for an increase on fuel taxes to save the failing Highway Trust Fund. The current president, however, questions whether any such effort can garner enough votes in this Congress or in the next.December 4, 2014BusinessC.H. Robinson to buy Freightquote.com for $365 millionThird party logistics giant C.H. Robinson has reached an agreement to acquire online broker Freightquote.com Inc. for $365 million in cash, the company reported Monday. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015.December 2, 2014BusinessExemption request says carrier in ‘untenable position’ because of commercial learner’s permit regUtah-based refrigerated specialist C.R. England has applied to FMCSA for an exemption from the federal minimum training conditions that require a commercial learner’s permit holder to always be accompanied by a CDL holder in the front seat of the vehicle while the CLP holder performs behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways.December 1, 2014BusinessICYMI Index: 6 key numbers from the past week’s top trucking newsThe In Case You Missed It Index is a quick refresher on the past week’s top trucking stories. A quick spin through a few slides and you’re fully informed and ready to the hit road running for the week ahead.December 1, 2014BusinessBe thankful for all those cars stuck in traffic this holidayThis Thanksgiving, I’m especially thankful for traffic jams – those ridiculous and often needless backups that ruin the great American holiday for so many. Don’t yell at the kids screaming in the backseat, yell at your elected officials.November 27, 2014BusinessMonday Money: Rates, demand continue to climb; shippers ‘beginning to balk’Trends in truck capacity and freight demand continue to point toward a tight market to close out 2014, with the New Year to bring even more stress on truck supply and considerably higher shipping rates, according the latest roundup of industry indicators. An industry analyst, however, cautions truckers: shippers are beginning to balk at more rate increases.November 24, 2014BusinessWhy are trucks so cool in Europe? For better or worse, they’re funBe advised: If you can find something beneficial to your trucking operation from this video, do tell. Otherwise, don’t try to break this world record – 83’7” for a tractor-trailer leap – without adult supervision. Have a look at some behind-the-scenes snaps as well (although the accompanying commentary is entirely made up, and the author offers his apologies in advance to anyone who might be offended).November 24, 2014BusinessICYMI Index: 6 key numbers from the past week’s top trucking newsThe In Case You Missed It Index is a quick refresher on the past week’s top trucking stories. A quick spin through a few slides and you’re fully informed and ready to the hit road running for the week ahead.November 24, 2014Page 1 of 29Next PageTop StoriesCCJ InnovatorsNussbaum Transportation named Innovator of the YearNussbaum was selected by CCJ editors as the 2025 CCJ Innovator of the Year at the 21st annual CCJ Innovators Summit in Key Largo, Florida, Thursday night.BusinessTrump tariffs could 'wreck' trucking recoveryCCJ InnovatorsCarrier drops DOT recordable accidents by 80% by keeping an eye on the weatherEmissionsOregon seeks 2-year delay of its zero emission truck regsEmissionsTrucking welcomes Trump's 'common sense' pick to lead EPA
