CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTrucking conditions, while improved, remained negative in NovemberFTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed slight improvement in November. Also: Schneider gets eCascadia in SoCal intermodal operations; FMCSA denies driver's HOS exemption request; Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; Estes opens new Texas terminal.January 19, 2023RegulationsFormer FMCSA employee pleads guilty to extortion chargesThe former border investigator admitted to accepting money in exchange for not reporting safety violations. Also: XPO names new chief strategy officer; NACFE announces new Run on Less campaign focus.January 18, 2023Economic trendsReport forecasts 'surprising' strength in LTL freight for early 2023Carriers are competing for more limited demand while searching for ways to claw back revenue.January 18, 2023TrucksLeonard's Express adds to military-themed truck fleetAs part of its patriotic “wrapped truck” program, the company has now vinyl wrapped five new trucks with a military-themed design. Also: TravelCenters of America growing through franchising, acquisitions.January 17, 2023RegulationsHazmat endorsement trainer gets ELDT regs waiverFMCSA also denied an ELDT exemption request from water well equipment haulers. Also: Roehl paid out $4 million in safety incentives to drivers last year; Distinguished Woman in Logistics nominations sought.January 16, 2023RegulationsATA completes its return to D.C.While ATA’s headquarters previously was located in Arlington, Virginia, the association maintained an office in Washington, D.C.January 13, 2023Business2022 saw significant uptick in cargo theft activityCargoNet reports a 15% y/y increase in supply chain risk events, a 17% increase in truck and/or trailer theft and a 20% increase in cargo theft. Also: U.S. Xpress' Eric Fuller appointed to Fed branch board; used container seller expands to Canada.January 13, 2023Economic trendsWhat should carriers expect from dry van and reefer rates in 2023?After a turbulent year for many carriers working the spot market, it's time to look ahead further into 2023 to get an idea of where rates might go as the year progresses.January 12, 2023Regulations2022 traffic fatality estimates in line with 2021 numbers through SeptemberNHTSA estimates a meager dip in traffic fatalities year-over-year through September 2022, but truck-involved fatal crashes are estimated to be up. Also: Final Volvo LIGHTS electric trucks delivered; new Estes president; Northeast LTL carrier acquired.January 12, 2023BusinessFedEx Freight expanding e-commerce returns serviceThe company is expanding its FedEx Freight Direct e-commerce offering for returns of big and bulky items. Also: HOS regs suspended for certain fuel haulers in four states; EV charging station operator partners with EV maintenance company; more.January 11, 2023Previous PagePage 111 of 201Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
