CCJ StaffRegulationsEmergency COVID-19 hours of service waiver extended through FebruaryThe waiver covers drivers who haul certain commodities, with specific criteria that must be met. Also: Florida Trucking Association members team up to offer free trucking school tuition.November 30, 2021BusinessWerner boosts final mile business via acquisition, TFI adds reefer capacityIn the deal, TFI picked up more than 150 company drivers and owner operators, more than 120 tractors and nearly 400 refrigerated and dry van trailers.November 29, 2021RegulationsNew York passes law to allow under-21 intrastate truck driversWith the bill being signed into law, New York becomes the last state to allow under-21 CDL holders.November 26, 2021RegulationsU.S., Canada requiring COVID vaccine for cross-border truckersThe requirement is set to begin in early- to mid-January for both countries. Also: Fatal 2016 crash involving oversized load results in $730 million verdict against pilot car company.November 25, 2021Regulations15 Republican governors vow to help trucking, urge Biden to ease regsA coalition of 15 Republican governors formed "Operation Open Road" to work to ease regulations on the trucking industry during the ongoing supply chain challenges. Also: Infrastructure law gives livestock haulers more HOS relief.November 24, 2021TrucksWestern Star recalling 7,600 trucks for steering, electrical issuesTwo recalls affect model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks, and 2021-2022 49X models. Also: Wisconsin DHL workers vote to join Teamsters; CVSA launching Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.November 23, 2021TechnologyDossier Systems acquired by AMCS | Axele upgrades its TMSAxele TMS upgrades software with dashboard KPIs for safety and preventive maintenance issues, expanded support for tractor settlement and new integration partners.November 23, 2021WorkforceFlatbed carrier institutes 5 cpm 'Driver Shortage Surcharge'The Alabama-based carrier will pass on the surcharge to its drivers. Also: J.B. Hunt launches new transload service in New York metro area; Financing firm offering equipment financing for start-up businesses.November 22, 2021Equipment controlsWaymo expanding partnership with UPSIn the coming weeks, Waymo will begin testing Class 8 trucks equipped with the Waymo Driver autonomous system with UPS in Texas. Also: New Orleans woman pleads guilty in ongoing staged-accident fraud scheme; Averitt celebrates 50 years.November 19, 2021Five Flashiest FleetsFive Flashiest Fleets go all-in on simplicity to maximize effectivenessThis year's CCJ's Five Flashiest Fleets are...November 18, 2021Page 1 of 38Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCalifornia 88K lb. load limit targeting port congestion dubbed 'lipstick on a pig'While California Gov. Gavin Newsom believes a larger 88,000-lb. gross truck weight can help reduce port congestion, trucking experts feel otherwise.MaintenanceTroubleshooting aftertreatment woes starts earlyUsed trucksUsed truck prices likely to extend climb into 2022SafetyCargo theft likely to spike over the next seven daysSponsor Content4 Steps to improve fleet uptime and save technician time
