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Large fleet raises pay for independent contractors

Bay & Bay Transportation is giving contractors a 30 cpm boost in pay. Also: Echo Global Logistics acquired by private equity firm; California Freightliner and Western Star dealership upgrades facility; first Canadian fleet orders electric Kenworth T680E.

September 13, 2021

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A&R Logistics rebrands as Quantix

The CCJ Top 250 carrier will retire the names of its seven subsidiaries in favor of the new name. Also: TCA seeks nominations for "Best Fleets" contest; man sentenced for falsifying military papers for CDL waivers; trucker sentenced for disability fraud.

September 10, 2021

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Preparedness, communication key to mitigating the effects of a weather event on fleets and maximizing opportunity

Carriers can predict seasonality, but planning for a natural disaster takes more forethought, especially when it comes to servicing customers while potentially taking on good-paying relief and recovery work.

September 9, 2021

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Truck driver shut down by FMCSA after crash, failed breathalyzer tests

The Massachusetts-licensed truck driver crashed his truck, left the scene of the accident on foot, then was found with a BAC more than 5 times the legal limit for commercial vehicle operators. Also: East Coast fleets begin transition to electric.

September 8, 2021

Tyson mandates vaccinations as other major players push anti-COVID measures

The heated debate over vaccine mandates has spilled over into the trucking industry with some shippers and major players now requiring drivers to be vaccinated, with Tyson Foods chiefly among them.

September 7, 2021

First U.S.-based ELD provider added to Canadian registry

With the addition of the apollo ELD, the Transport Canada's ELD registry list now includes four devices. Also: Old Dominion sees loads, revenue jump; Southeast Mack Trucks dealer expands into Midwest with acquisition.

September 7, 2021

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Finalists named for Transition Trucking military vet rookie trucker award

The winner of the award will receive a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper that features the complete Paccar Powertrain with Paccar MX-13 engine

September 6, 2021

The winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will drive away in a new Kenworth T680.

Biden blames major jobs report miss on COVID as trucking pulls ahead

Though trucking emerged with positive growth, the overall jobs report for August shows a roughly 68% plunge from analysts' forecast which President Joe Biden blamed on the COVID resurgence.

September 3, 2021

Drivewyze demonstrates automated roadside inspections

The e-Inspections would automate many parts of a normal roadside inspection, saving time for fleets and drivers. Also: Nikola partners with Bosch for fuel-cell production; Bison adds two BEV trucks for cross-border operations.

September 3, 2021

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FMCSA extends CDL, med certification COVID waivers

In addition to extending the COVID HOS waiver, FMCSA is also extending COVID waivers related to truck drivers' CDLs and medical certifications. Also: Prepare for increased cargo theft activity this weekend; Hyliion intros upgraded hybrid powertrain.

September 2, 2021

CargoNet has recorded 137 cargo theft incidents in the five previous Labor Day periods.

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

Dillon Logistics ceased operations as of Sept. 1.

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

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

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

Ron Round (left) was named the Grand Champion of the ATA National Truck Driving Championships.

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

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

Montgomery, Texas-based owner-operator Clayton Driskill, shown with his 2018 Kenworth W900L, is optimistic about the prospect of growing his business in the coming years.

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

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Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs

Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.

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Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery

Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.

ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg

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Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.

FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'

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