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Business
XPO gives its warehousing spinoff a name
LTL and brokerage giant XPO Logistics on Thursday said its warehousing spinoff, which it announced in December it was dissecting from its trucking and freight brokerage businesses, will be called GXO.
March 18, 2021
Regulations
Small fleet, driver banned from operating by FMCSA after safety violations found
A compliance investigation found numerous safety violations at the fleet, including lack of maintenance and driver monitoring programs. Also, a CCJ Top 250 fleet announced a new pay package option for its drivers.
March 17, 2021
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Diesel prices hit highest national average since 2018
Fuel prices across the U.S. have increased for 19 consecutive weeks dating back to early November. The latest increase has prices at their highest mark since December 2018.
March 16, 2021
Business
Labor markets, demographics not helping driver workforce
Is the US logistics industry facing a dire shortage of commercial truck drivers? A new report by Coyote Logistics shows labor participation nosedived in 2020.
March 15, 2021
Regulations
Labor Dept. wants to withdraw Trump-era proposed independent contractor definition
After publishing in early January a final rule to clarify the definition of independent contractor within the Fair Labor Standards Act, the DOL is now proposing to withdraw the rule. Also, a mid-size carrier is increasing truck driver pay.
March 15, 2021
Technology
Can Bitcoin replace the dollar in freight transactions?
An unstable dollar could move the trucking industry toward paying drivers and freight bills with cryptocurrencies.
March 14, 2021
Regulations
6 quick takeaways from FMCSA’s 2021 ART Forum
Here's what FMCSA had to say about offsite safety audits, trucking's work during the pandemic, automation's impact on drivers' jobs, how hours violations changed since the regs overhaul, roadside inspection trends, and false log violations with ELDs.
March 11, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down trucker after fatal head-on crash, DUI charges
FMCSA shut down a trucker who was involved in a fatal head-on collision and refused to give blood for a drug test. He faces manslaughter and DUI charges, among others. Also, a bill that would nationalize the ABC test passed the U.S. House.
March 11, 2021
Recruiting & retention
Carriers, schools using tech to predict driver success
Competition for drivers is so intense that motor carriers are doubling down on recruiting and training strategies for CDL students
March 10, 2021
Business
Old Dominion plans to add 800 drivers by summer
Old Dominion Freight Line expects to hire hundreds of line haul, pickup and delivery and team drivers in the next three months. Also, TMC Transportation announced a pay increase for drivers based in 10 Northeastern states.
March 9, 2021
Business
Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model
A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.
March 8, 2021
Indicators
Trucking employment slipped in February -- but spot rates rallied
Trucking saw its first dip in payroll jobs since last April, but rates on the spot market rallied again in February. Also, TMC Transportation founder Harrold Annett passed away this week; Mack, Volvo will now allow unlimited OTA parameter updates; more.
March 5, 2021
Regulations
Small-fleet owners charged for log app tampering, lying to investigators after fatal crash
Two owners of a small Massachusetts-based fleet were charged for tampering with logs and lying to investigators after a fatal crash. Also, CARB vouchers for three battery-electric Kenworth trucks; new freight on Loadsmart; and Averitt boosts driver pay.
March 4, 2021
Regulations
Canada plans soft enforcement of ELD mandate beginning June 12
Canada's Transport Minister announced a "progressive enforcement period" for the country's ELD mandate beginning June 12. Also: Diesel prices top $3 for first time since early 2020; legislation would help bring women to trucking; and more PrePass sites.
March 3, 2021
Urban Delivery
Connectivity, rapid fulfillment services help carriers fill market gaps
The disruption caused by COVID-19 exposed how important it is to have a supply chain that is agile, and that can respond as needs change.
March 2, 2021
Workforce development
Improve communication skills to de-stress, retain drivers
Driver survey comments mostly focus on dispatchers and 'it isn't likely to be positive.'
March 2, 2021
Business
TCA's annual convention rescheduled for later this year
Truckload 2021: Las Vegas will now be held in September instead of April. Also, Michigan enacted its spring weight restrictions on March 1; Dana acquired a software firm to boost electrification; Hydrogen fuel cell assembly line in the works; and more.
March 2, 2021
Regulations
Safety groups' challenge of HOS changes on hold
A petition challenging the hours of service regulations that took effect at the end of September 2020 is on hold after a court granted a request by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to hold the case in abeyance.
March 1, 2021
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