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Business: Page 50

Mergers & Acquisitions
CSX set to acquire Quality Carriers
Quality Carriers operates a bulk tank trucking fleet with around 2,500 drivers and more than 100 company-owned and affiliate terminals and facilities.
May 13, 2021
Quality Carriers
Regulations
Colonial Pipeline readies restart as more regulatory relief added for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by shutdown
Previous presidentially-issued disaster declarations clear a path for 10 states to issue overweight permits to fuel haulers. Also: Bridge closure on major Southern freight artery.
May 13, 2021
The I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas over the Mississippi River is closed indefinitely after a fracture was found in a steel beam.
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Colonial Pipeline working to mitigate fuel shortage, truck stops see spot outages
Also: Mega-retailer honors third-party fleets for their service. Carrier expanding new facility; more pay for drivers.
May 12, 2021
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Maintenance
How to make more informed asset purchase decisions
Maintenance and repair data will also show abnormally high-cost trends that you should analyze and leverage in the component specification selection process.
May 11, 2021
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Business
Feared fuel shortage a byproduct of drivers, not availability
Demand for fuel is approaching levels not seen since 2019.
May 6, 2021
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Business
Labor Dept.'s independent contractor rule withdrawn
The Department of Labor has officially withdrawn the late-Trump-era rulemaking that would have defined 'independent contractor' within the FLSA. Also: TuSimple partners with insurance firm to assess autonomous safety; Lytx cams optional on Volvo trucks.
May 6, 2021
Landstar Systems
Business
Why is driver utilization so low?
The average OTR truckload driver spends less than 40 hours per week driving. Former Swift CEO takes a look at the how and why.
May 5, 2021
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Business
Cargo theft incidents down slightly year-over-year, CargoNet reports
CargoNet says reports of industry-related fraud schemes increased year-over-year in 2021's first quarter, while outright theft of trucking vehicles or cargo decreased slightly. Also: New ADAS guides, videos from FMCSA program; former fleet owner passes.
April 30, 2021
California, Texas and Florida saw the most cargo theft activity in the first quarter of 2021, according to theft recording firm CargoNet.
Business
Federal court says California's AB 5 applies to trucking
A three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.
April 28, 2021
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Business
Cost, opportunity worries dominate small fleets' Biden administration outlook
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "Extremely negative" and 5 "Extremely positive," independent owner respondents to a recent Overdrive survey rated the likely Biden administration business-conditions impact a 1.6 on average.
April 21, 2021
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Business
Let data drive informed decisions
In a rapidly modernizing world, there is a need for companies to become more dynamic and drive insights from data.
April 21, 2021
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Business
Werner, Carter Express drivers named TA-Petro Citizen Drivers
The two drivers will have truck stops dedicated in their names at locations of their choosing. Also: The IRS has increased the meal tax deduction for businesses; IKEA Canada adding EV trucks to new last-mile venture.
April 20, 2021
IKEA and Second Closet will add 15 Lion Electric trucks to its last-mile delivery fleet this year.
Business
Significant liability insurance hike floated again in Congress
A bill that would tie truck owners’ minimum liability insurance requirements to medical care cost inflation has been reintroduced in the U.S. House.
April 19, 2021
Insurance Crash
Insurance
Experts say fleets should prioritize camera evidence for safety
Telematics, ELDs and event recorders help safety conscious Stewart Transport prioritize driver performance and safety.
April 18, 2021
Stewart Transport
Regulations
Biden announces pick for FMCSA Administrator
FMCSA's current acting administrator, Meera Joshi, will have to be confirmed by the Senate before officially being named FMCSA Administrator. Also: Yellow announces leadership changes; and Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists named.
April 15, 2021
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Alternative power
California foodservice fleet ordering 14 Volvo VNR Electric trucks
Quality Custom Distribution will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years, representing the largest single purchasing commitment of the Volvo electric trucks to date.
April 14, 2021
Volvo Trucks North America customer Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes by the end of 2022.
Maintenance
More than 1,400 International, 500 Mack trucks recalled
Two brakes-related recalls from Navistar affect more than 1,400 International trucks, and a stability control issue prompted a recall of more than 500 Mack trucks. Also: Pay raises at two large fleets.
April 13, 2021
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Business
'Is the juice worth the squeeze?' Fleets look to protect image
Creating a positive vibe on social media is hard work with all of the negative comments. How should fleets handle these situations?
April 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
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Trimac acquires Service Transport Company
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