CCJ StaffBusinessPlan ahead to reduce Thanksgiving cargo theft threatCargoNet is offering tips to trucking companies on how to mitigate the risk of cargo theft during Thanksgiving. Also: Former Border Patrol agent charged for hiring illegal immigrants for trucking company; fleet gives away car for driver appreciation.November 21, 2022TrucksFive Flashiest Fleets combine bright ideas with tributes and honorThis year's CCJ's Five Flashiest Fleets are...November 21, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingRFP season a good time to focus on costs as much as ratesTightening market conditions and a cost per mile average that right now might be over $2 for some motor carriers often sends the accounting department to its spreadsheets to analyze rate structure.November 18, 2022Economic trendsTrucking conditions tumbled in SeptemberRising fuel prices, weak rates and rising inflation led to a drop in trucking conditions in September, according to FTR. Also: Autonomous trucking firm Waabi unveils self-driving tech; Atlas Van Lines names new president and COO.November 18, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsChem transporter Quantix buys five fleetsQuantix continues to scale services in Texas and the Gulf Coast regions. Also: Penske adding renewable diesel to Calif. locations; Influential Woman in Trucking winner announced; UPS acquires European/Latin American healthcare logistics provider.November 17, 2022RegulationsBrake Safety Week netted clean inspections for mostNearly 87% of the more than 38,000 trucks inspected across North America had no brake-related critical violations during Brake Safety Week in August, but overall, this year's OOS rate was slightly higher than last year's brake-focused event.November 16, 2022TechnologyRand McNally expands vehicle telematics platform into additional field service marketsAlso: ATrack offers new 4G fleet management products; Zonar is working to integrate Truckers Against Trafficking app on its in-cab devices; and HyperTrack's new features improve fulfillment accuracy and streamline operations for logistics developers.November 15, 2022RegulationsTSA lowers TWIC/hazmat fees for driversDrivers requiring a TWIC card or hazmat endorsement could pay less at their next renewal with new fees recently instituted by TSA. Also: J.B. Hunt sets ambitious carbon emissions reduction goal.November 15, 2022Equipment controlsAutonomous firm TuSimple names new CEOThe company's former CEO returns to the position after his successor was fired at the end of October. Also: Diesel prices expected to remain above $5/gallon into 2023.November 14, 2022RegulationsNew FMCSA advisory board focuses on harassment, violence against women truckersThe Women of Trucking Advisory Board held its inaugural meeting Wednesday and worked to address workplace harassment and violence against women in trucking. Also: Public voting for Transition Trucking award closes today.November 11, 2022Previous PagePage 123 of 205Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureFMCSA is withholding $40,685,225 in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding from California.Business'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax
