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Business
Dillon Logistics abruptly closes doors after 41 years
The company has yet to issue a formal announcement, but a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CCJ Wednesday the Burr Ridge, Illinois-based fleet's closure. According to CCJ data, Dillon owned 323 trucks and employed 341 drivers.
September 1, 2021
Economic trends
Diesel fuel faces pricing pressure in Ida's wake
The storm has already taken about 13% of U.S. refining capacity offline, according to AAA. Also: Penske rolling out new EV pilot; Kenworth project will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles.
August 31, 2021
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Hurricane Ida prompts HOS relief for emergency haulers in six states
FMCSA is allowing extra drive time for relief haulers. Also: Uber Freight's Powerloop carrier base is growing; CVSA training classes return to in-person with roadside inspection driver requirements course.
August 30, 2021
Companies
Former Scania exec appointed new Navistar CEO
Mathias Carlbaum has been appointed CEO and President of Navistar, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Persio Lisboa, who has held the position since July 2020. Also: OOIDA calls on Dept. of Commerce to address driver turnover, retention; more.
August 26, 2021
Workforce
Pottle's Transportation driver earns top honors in virtual truck driving championships
Ron Round was crowned the winner of the Bendix-sponsored American Trucking Associations 2021 National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships. Also: FTR hosting 14 webinars in September in lieu of in-person Transportation Conference.
August 25, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics continues expansion with brokerage acquisition
PS Logistics' 3PL division TA Services has acquired a Canadian perishable goods broker. Also: Electric truck manufacturer Xos going public after merger; Cowan launches incentive program for new regional drivers.
August 20, 2021
Business
Owner-ops, small-fleet owners optimistic about business prospects down the road
Several small-fleet owners and owner-ops at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show last month were encouraged by the ongoing strong freight market and felt good times would continue in the coming years. They were, however, wary of looming electrification.
August 19, 2021
Workforce
ATRI conducting study on what motivates drivers' employment decisions
The research will provide insight into understanding how drivers could be impacted by legislative and regulatory actions that may impact the way in which drivers are classified. Also: Tech-driven fleet Variant surpasses 1,200 seated tractors; more.
August 19, 2021
Regulations
Werner wants pre-CDL drivers to be able to drive team
The carrier petitioned FMCSA to allow its trainees who passed their CDL skills test but not yet returned home to obtain their CDL to drive with a CDL holder in the truck but not necessarily the front seat. Also: New federal drug testing form; more.
August 18, 2021
Business
FTR cancels 2021 Transportation Conference over COVID concerns
FTR will instead host "an enhanced series of [its] State of Freight and State of Equipment webinars." Also: KeepTruckin launches new AI-powered dashcam; HD Radio receivers available for Freightliner Cascadias beginning next year.
August 17, 2021
Business
FTC again files complaint against fuel card provider FleetCor
FTC is refiling a complaint against FleetCor accusing the company of bilking millions from fleet fuel card customers through hidden fees. Also: Bill introduced to offer vouchers for fuel-efficiency tech on trucks; more.
August 16, 2021
Business
5 ways fleet managers can reduce operational costs
There are numerous overheads in this line of work. The most prominent ones that spring to mind are fuel charges and asset maintenance costs.
August 15, 2021
CCJ Symposiums
The California contractor conundrum: 'It’s a waiting game, with a lot at stake'
California Trucking Association CEO Shawn Yadon joined transportation attorney Greg Feary for this wide-ranging discussion of California's AB 5 contractor law, scarcely more than a day after Yadon's filing of the CTA's challenge with the Supreme Court.
August 11, 2021
Regulations
Calif.'s independent contractor rule heads to Supreme Court
SCOTUS usually decides within about six weeks whether to hear a case, which could make or break things for many California truckers. Also: TCA seeks new leadership with Lyboldt's looming retirement.
August 11, 2021
Business
Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill with AEB, under-21 apprenticeship pilot
The bill will move to the House, which is in recess until Sept. 20. If passed by the House as it currently reads, the bill would not include funding for truck parking capacity expansion, but it also excludes a liability insurance minimum increase.
August 10, 2021
Business
Publicly traded carriers reap rewards of tight capacity despite equipment, driver shortages
Across the top publicly traded fleets, a few themes remain constant: Rates and volumes are high, labor is short, and tech platforms hold the promise of customer satisfaction.
August 8, 2021
Workforce
Fleets bringing remote employees back to the office
Almost 85% of survey respondents said back-office employees were tucked away in home offices, followed by dispatch (53%), safety (51%), and IT (50%).
August 4, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions
Top 250 Alabama flatbedder acquires Patriot Transit
Patriot maintains a fleet of 75 drivers and the acquisition will provide Patriot and its customers with additional capacity.
August 4, 2021
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