Tom QuimbyMaintenanceTire prices likely to extend climb this yearTire manufacturers talk factors that led to 'unprecedented' price hikes in 2021 and brace for ongoing supply chain challenges in 2022.February 6, 2022CCJ InnovatorsTechnology an integral part of diversity and inclusion at U.S. Xpress'Flooded with phone calls'...diversity and inclusion efforts at U.S. Xpress include a uniquely designed chat box that hones in on a prospective applicant's location and primary language to pique interest and build a better connection.February 1, 2022Business operationsAsking hard questions vital to ELD selectionA carrier in Pennsylvania shares their ELD woes and quest to find another provider that more effectively meets their needs.January 21, 2022RegulationsSCOTUS spikes Biden vaccine mandate but issue not fully put to bedNow that the Supreme Court has reinstated a temporary injunction against the controversial COVID vaccine mandate, the case is heading back to a lower court that, though unlikely, could save the rule. Plus, OSHA could make the rule permanent.January 13, 2022SafetyKnow your role: Communication breakdown plays a part in I-95 snow-inDespite all the technology, including instant alert systems and top-notch weather forecasting equipment, government officials and drivers in Virginia seemed to have underestimated their first winter storm, which stranded drivers for hours.January 6, 2022Recruiting & retentionMore carriers reaching out to women during driver shortageWomen in Trucking says more carriers are stepping up efforts to recruit women to fill seats as an unprecedented freight surge and driver shortage converge.January 6, 2022Alternative powerRivian expanding commercial EV division and pursuing new plant in GeorgiaElectric vehicle startup Rivian recently added a fleet section to its website, announced a new commercial van and revealed plans for a new plant in Georgia that's expected to triple production.December 29, 2021AutonomousDHL commits to buying dozens of autonomous trucks with eye towards electricParcel delivery heavyweight DHL is once again enjoying record growth and is looking to TuSimple's autonomous truck technology to help further improve its bottom line.December 27, 2021Battery electricNew Ford Pro Charging seeks to transition fleets to all-electricFrom creating a microgrid to making the most of a dated transformer, Ford Pro Charging is lining up the equipment, software and expertise to help fleets make the switch to all-electric.December 16, 2021CCJ InnovatorsNFI rolls dice to secure equipment, refocuses driver recruitmentAn unprecedented freight surge, driver and equipment shortages and a growing push for zero-emission trucks has NFI Industries pushing hard for new paths to success.December 1, 2021Previous PagePage 17 of 40Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
