CCJ StaffEconomic trendsFreight volumes, rates dipped in JuneACT Research's For-Hire Trucking Index for June showed an increase in trucking capacity and a decrease in freight volumes and rates. Also: Yellow opens a new Driving Academy in Detroit; Amazon begins rolling out custom electric Rivian delivery vehicles.July 25, 2022BusinessShelley Simpson named new president of J.B. HuntSimpson will take over the role on Aug. 1, and current president John N. Roberts III, will remain chief executive officer and a member of the J.B. Hunt Board of Directors. Also: Yellow partnering with U.S. Army; Merchants Fleet acquired.July 22, 2022WorkforceDrug test results uncover troubling trends in transportationAfter 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.July 21, 2022Economic trendsTrucking conditions fell back negative in MayThen-record diesel prices offset a freight market that was slightly stronger in May than in April, FTR reports. Also: FMCSA hosting info session on under-21 pilot program; former Daimler CEO joins AI Fleet's Board of Directors; more.July 21, 2022Economic trendsATA reports truck tonnage up 8% year-over-yearATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.7% in June after rising 0.3% in May. Also: TuSimple partners with Hegelmann in autonomous network development; U.S. Xpress sees benefits in DClimate APU partnership.July 20, 2022ProductsMarathon Brake Systems intros heavy duty shock absorbersMarathon is introducing a complete line of heavy duty shock absorbers.July 19, 2022BusinessPITT OHIO adds New York LTL service via acquisitionPITT OHIO acquiring longtime New York LTL partner Teal’s Express.July 19, 2022RegulationsCalifornia lawmakers in D.C. call on state to repeal AB 5Ten members of the California Congressional Delegation penned a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking that he repeal the law. Also: ATA launches new program to support women in trucking; steering gear recall hits Autocar units.July 19, 2022BusinessWard Transport and Logistics acquiring Quality CartageWard Transport and Logistics books the ninth acquisition among CCJ's Top 250 for-hire carriers in less than two months.July 18, 2022BusinessKLLM acquires 200-truck reefer fleetThe CCJ Top 250 carrier acquired Cartersville, Georgia-based Quest Global. Also: Nomination period for "Transition Trucking" military vet rookie trucker award open through end of July; Fontaine Heavy-Haul rebranding as Fontaine Specialized.July 18, 2022Previous PagePage 134 of 201Next PageTop StoriesEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsThe gen2 International LT Series is powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain.TechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
