CCJ StaffBusinessKLLM 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, 2022Economic trendsATA calls on Congress to address inflation | Truckers protest AB 5 at Calif. portsATA Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. urged members of the House to address areas of inflationary pressure on the trucking industry. Also: California-based owner-operators are protesting AB 5 at the state's ports; Cummins names new president, CEO; more.July 15, 2022BusinessCompliance, safety, leadership: fleet managers' biggest challengesIn this week's 10-44 webisode, see what a recent study by J.J. Keller found to be the biggest challenges for fleet managers in various roles and how those challenges in 2022 changed from 2021.July 14, 2022RegulationsCDL school owner indicted over alleged bribery schemeThe CDL school owner allegedly paid cash bribes totaling more than $10,000 to a former third-party CDL examiner. Also: J.B. Hunt opening West Coast transload service facility; registration open for FTR's annual Transportation Conference; more.July 14, 2022RegulationsTrucking groups press Congress for end to redundant background checksATA, TCA and others penned a letter to Congress asking for the passage of a bill that would allow one background check for multiple TSA security assessments. Also: XPO announces brokerage spin-off branding; DC Logistics acquired by investment firm.July 13, 2022RegulationsFormer Texas DPS employee sentenced for issuing 215 fraudulent CDLsAccording to the U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Texas, Alonzo Blackman was paid approximately $1,000 per CDL. Also: CARB launching new pilot to help small fleets transition to zero-emission trucks; recalls from Daimler, Great Dane.July 12, 2022BusinessConnors Transfer acquired by Shoreland TransportShoreland has terminals in St. George, New Brunswick and Suffolk, Virginia, and operates a fleet of 115 trucks and 217 trailers with routes across Canada and throughout the United States.July 11, 2022WorkforceNeed tips on finding and keeping drivers in a demand-driven market?One week remains to register for CCJ's free webinar, "Finding and keeping drivers in a demand-driven job market." Click above to register.July 11, 2022BusinessNorth Carolina-based fleet picked to haul 2022 Capitol Christmas TreeHardy Brothers Trucking will haul the tree from the National Forests in North Carolina to Washington, D.C. Also: European EV charging joint venture between Volvo, Daimlar and Traton kicks off.July 11, 2022MaintenanceGoodyear recalls regional Kelly drive tireThe tire poses no immediate safety concern, but does not comply with federal safety standards. Also: California-based foodservice distributor acquires Graves Foods; Pacific Drayage opens new California location.July 8, 2022Previous PagePage 135 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.
