CCJ StaffBusinessCarriers' costs rose near 13% in 2021ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report showed how motor carriers' costs increased from 2020 to 2021. ATRI's Alex Leslie joins CCJ's 10-44 webisode series to discuss the results of the benchmarking report.September 2, 2022BusinessCargo theft activity expected to rise for Labor DayThe extended weekend often leads to increased cargo theft activity across the country. Also: Peterbilt delivers two electric models; Leasing company places order for Cummins' hydrogen engine; Gatik signs another autonomous partnership.September 1, 2022Alternative powerDiesel prices reverse course, jump back over $5/gal | Cummins hydrogen engine gets first fitment in tractorsFollowing nine consecutive weeks of decreases, diesel jumped by 20.6 cents nationally last week. Also: Buhler Industries announced plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine in Versatile’s equipment; Wabash expands into two new dealerships.August 31, 2022RegulationsFMCSA extends severe-weather emergency declaration in KentuckyCarriers providing direct relief to the ongoing flooding emergency in Kentucky are exempt from parts of the hours of service regulations. Also: Saia opens third Illinois terminal this year; ITS Logistics launches new program for military veteran drivers.August 30, 2022RegulationsFemale fleet execs, drivers appointed to federal Women of Trucking Advisory BoardWOTAB’s launch was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan that is focused on improving job quality and recruiting more people into the truck driving profession.August 29, 2022WorkforceSecond tuition-free CDL program launches at Florida collegeThe Venice location is on the campus of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, and is the second program launched in collaboration with the college. Also: Omni Logistics opens new 366k square-foot warehouse/cross-dock facility in Dallas.August 29, 2022TrucksWatch: Ride along in Western Star's new 57XRide along with CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon as he takes a spin around the Detroit-Metro area in the most fuel efficient Western Star ever built.August 26, 2022RegulationsNYC cracking down on illegally parked trucksThe Trucking Association of New York said issuing tickets and towing trucks is not how the city should be addressing the issue. Also: Lane Keeping Assist now an option on Class 8 Kenworths; Michigan International dealer opens public EV charging station.August 26, 2022BusinessPS Logistics acquires Phoenix Leasing of Tennessee, strikes deal with Colonial Freight SystemsPS Logistics has made two acquisitions this month, one each in the reefer and flatbed segments.August 25, 2022RegulationsFMCSA fields request to report hair drug testing results to ClearinghouseFederal law currently requires truck drivers to be tested via urine sample.August 25, 2022Previous PagePage 129 of 200Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
