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Business: Page 49

Business
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
trucker at night outside of semi
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
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index continued to improve in April, surpassing the previous record high set in March.
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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
cargo thief approaching back of opened semi truck
Business
Three ways digital freight matching increases sustainability
For many shippers, there is a hesitancy to incorporate data into their approaches.
June 7, 2021
truck driver on his phone
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
Court Gavel
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
Livestock Prideand Polish
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
Volvo Trucks Penske Vnr Electric On The Road
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
Driver-thinking-about-job
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
Despite zero at-fault accidents the year before, Regional Express Carriers (REC) was looking at a 60% insurance rate spike.
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
Volvo Vnr Electric Albertsons Parked
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
Mobile River Bridge Conecpt
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
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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
man on cellphone in front of semi truck
Business
“Significant threat” of cargo theft activity Memorial Day weekend
CargoNet warns of a "significant threat" to freight transportation over the long holiday weekend. Also: Large LTL carrier increases employee pay; free service technician webinar on truck collision repair.
May 21, 2021
CargoNet has recorded 143 cargo theft incidents over the five previous Memorial Day weekend periods with California, Florida and Texas being the most active states.
Business
Truckload volumes dip, still near record highs
Also, DTNA issues recall over potential fuel leaks; leadership changes at Daimler.
May 18, 2021
At $2.59 per mile, the average spot van rate was 8 cents lower than March but the second-highest monthly average van rate on record. April also was the second-highest month for van volume.
Business
Bridge outage affects more than 26,000 trucks
Using operational cost data from ATRI, the Arkansas Trucking Association predicts the daily cost to trucking of the I-40 bridge closure.
May 17, 2021
I40 Bridge Memphis 3
Regulations
Zero-emission timeline complicates fleet buying decisions
Regulations are moving refrigerated fleets in the medium-duty market at a faster pace to adopt electric vehicles.
May 17, 2021
3 electric vehicles parked on road
Business
Freight brokers seeking carrier selection data
Despite having limited public safety data on carriers, freight brokers and 3PLs use a variety of qualitative and quantitative metrics to guide their selection of carriers.
May 13, 2021
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Fleet Compliance
Business
The cost of fleet compliance failures
Compliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.
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Business
Cargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
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Trucks
Trump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax
All New Volvo Vnl On Highway Fully Loaded Test Drive
Trucks
Test driving Volvo's all new VNL
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Trimac acquires Service Transport Company
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