CCJ StaffRegulationsFormer 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, 2023TechnologyNew Garmin Dash Cam Live offers full-time live exterior view of trucksAlso: TextLocate and Greenscreens.ai partner on functionality to send bid requests in bulk to a carrier's mobile device; a new integration automates the handling of LTL shipments; Geotab joins AT&T's climate initiative and more.January 10, 2023Previous PagePage 125 of 215Next PageTop StoriesBusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeWashington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and OregonTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
