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Business: Page 56

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
Business
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
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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.
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Regulations
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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Economic trends
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.
Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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