CCJ StaffOutlook 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, 2022BusinessHow carriers view sustainability in trucking as fuel prices riseSmall and mid-size trucking companies across the U.S. paint a picture of sustainability efforts in the industry.November 10, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics adds another flatbed fleet to portfolioPS Logistics subsidiary P&S Transportation has acquired Mississippi-based Clays Transport and Clays Logistics.November 10, 2022Previous PagePage 133 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 TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
