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Attorney's guilty plea is 23rd in widespread staged-accident fraud scheme
A former New Orleans personal injury attorney was the 23rd individual to plead guilty in a staged-accident fraud scheme targeting motor carriers. Also: FMCSA delays implementation of electronic med cert rule; I-40 bridge closure update.
June 22, 2021
Regulations
In another AB 5 setback for trucking, court denies request for rehearing
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday denied a petition from the California Trucking Association to rehear its case on the application of the AB 5 law and its ABC test to trucking. The law effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in Calif.
June 21, 2021
Business
Top 250 fleet to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree this fall
Spokane, Washington-based System Transport will haul the tree from California to Washington, D.C. Also: Peterbilt delivers first Model 220EV; Autocar partners with Big Truck Rentals to rent terminal tractors; Guilty plea in fraudulent CDL scheme.
June 21, 2021
Business
More guilty pleas announced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme
Two more guilty pleas in staged-accident fraud scheme that netted $707,500. Also: ACT Research report on soaring freight rate expansion; FMCSA boss visits transportation leaders in NY/NJ; more.
June 18, 2021
Business
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Doing something that is good for the industry some times has to be enough.
June 16, 2021
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Can fleets escape the ‘last stronghold of dirty trucking’?
Motor carriers are wondering when they will no longer be paying unloading fees. Is the endgame near?
June 14, 2021
Indicators
FTR: Trucking conditions continued record-setting pace in April
Following a record-setting month in March, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for April hit another record-high of 16.82, surpassing March’s record of 16.27. Also: NTTC announces new leadership; comments sought for pulsating lights request.
June 14, 2021
Business
Protecting your fleet from cargo theft
Cargo thieves took advantage of a bad year for many, driving recorded thefts to record highs and adopting new tactics. Here's what they're doing and how to protect your fleet.
June 10, 2021
Business
Three ways digital freight matching increases sustainability
For many shippers, there is a hesitancy to incorporate data into their approaches.
June 7, 2021
Business
Former fleet employee sentenced for embezzling $700k
The former bookkeeper and office manager of a family-owned trucking company and farm was sentenced to over 6 years in prison. Also: NYC beer distributor orders 5 electric Volvos; J.B. Hunt announces endowed scholarship funds.
June 7, 2021
Regulations
Livestock haulers ask FMCSA for relief following cyberattack on meat processor
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association asked FMCSA to take action to help keep livestock, meat moving. Also: Fleets announce driver pay increases; former NHTSA exec joins autonomous trucking firm Locomation.
June 4, 2021
Alternative power
Penske takes delivery of two Volvo VNR Electrics
The two battery-electric trucks will be used by two Penske customer consumer retail companies. Also: Knight-Swift acquires brokerage; Aurora, Embark join Self-Driving Coalition's Board; Waste Management wants to install pulsating brake lights on trucks.
June 3, 2021
Workforce
What drives the driver? Recruiting specialist explains
Boardrooms and C-suites at motor carriers are all asking the same question, “what drives the driver?”
June 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Texas fleet uses tech to prove safety record to insurers
REC was able to demonstrate, over a data collection period of three months, the ability to use information to make an impact on safety.
June 1, 2021
Business
Fleet makes U.S.' first zero-emission grocery delivery
Albertsons Companies made the delivery with a Volvo VNR Electric paired with an all-electric reefer. Also: Penske and Shell said they are working together to reduce their carbon footprint in warehousing, logistics and more.
May 31, 2021
Regulations
California's AB 5: Trucking association calls for Ninth Circuit to rehear case
Also: The Alabama Trucking Association is asking local leaders in Mobile to reconsider its funding source for the bridge, which would only be used by trucks. Also: Legislation introduced in Massachusetts to protect non-OEM aftermarket parts buyers.
May 28, 2021
Business
Freight volumes slowed in April while rates hit record high
ATRI has selected its top research priorities for 2021, which also include the decriminalization of marijuana, the impact of driver-facing cameras and more. Also: Rates hit all-time high in April, according to ACT Research; truckload fleet recognized.
May 26, 2021
Business
How do carrier behaviors change in hot freight markets?
Study shows that during periods of tight capacity the memory span of carriers is more like goldfish than elephants.
May 21, 2021
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