CCJ StaffTest DrivesA quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EVThe Class 6 truck and its Class 7 big sister, the 537EV, are designed for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks.July 3, 2026Class 7-8Mack celebrates USA's 250th with custom PioneerMack debuts a limited-edition wrapped Mack Pioneer in celebration of America’s 250th. Also: CDL applicant sentenced in bribery case.July 3, 2026BusinessOptimize your backhauls to cut down on fuel spendDeadheading hundreds of miles between loads is one of the least efficient things a trucking company can do, so ensuring you have another load, or series of loads, lined up to get your truck where it needs to be, for the right price, is key.July 3, 2026Pay and benefitsTMC Transportation boosts driver pay, reinstates continuous run programGod driving metrics can push a driver's total share to an industry-high 37% of each load hauled.July 2, 2026RegulationsTwo companies requesting hours-of-service waivers from FMCSAA hazmat cleanup company and a railroad emergency response company have petitioned FMCSA for waivers, and the agency is asking for public input. Also: Saia serving as primary sponsor on NASCAR Cup car this weekend; Rush Enterprises expands with acquisition.July 2, 2026Mergers & AcquisitionsCEVA Logistics parent acquiring FedEx Supply ChainCEVA Logistics will absorb FedEx Supply Chain’s assets and its nearly 10,000 employees.July 1, 2026RegulationsC.H. Robinson dismissed from liability suit over fatal crashThe brokerage had previously been named in a lawsuit over a triple-fatal crash on the Florida turnpike in August 2025. Also: Hours-of-service relief extended in Oregon; Port of Long Beach recognizes fleet for "Green Truck Corridor."July 1, 2026CCJ Top 250Schneider announces reorg effective with new president and CEOSchneider National is aligning support services with their respective service offerings. Also: Autonomous Waabi Driver deployed on Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks; truck driver accused to cargo theft arrested in Indiana; Louisville interstate closures making progress.June 30, 2026WorkforcePGT Trucking recognizes safe drivers amid 45th anniversary celebrationThe company recognized 50 Million Mile Drivers and 109 Safe Drivers at an event in Pittsburgh last month. Also: Trucking company among eight to plead guilty in Mafia-related gambling probe; 200 violations, 32 OOS orders issued in Montana blitz; more.June 29, 2026Economic trendsTruck tonnage drops for second straight monthTrucking activity decreased by 2% in May after falling by 0.9% in April, ATA reported. Also: Load board adds carrier-specific load recommendations based on equipment, lanes, app usage; Trucking Cares Foundation continues support for Texas driving school.June 26, 2026Previous PagePage 11 of 243Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
