CCJ StaffOutlook and BenchmarkingWhat does 2023 hold for trucking?How will the economy, mid-term elections and the truck market impact your business in 2023?October 31, 2022Economic trendsShippers Conditions improved in August with favorable freight conditionsFTR said that while demand, capacity, utilization, and freight rates were mildly favorable for shippers in August, the biggest factor boosting the shipper environment was falling diesel prices. Also: Kenworth T680 set to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.October 31, 2022BusinessATA Board elects new chairmanDan Van Alstine, president and COO of Ruan Transportation succeeds Harold Sumerford Jr. in the role. Also: FMCSA modifies and extends the Hurricane Ian-related HOS waiver in Florida, South Carolina; expediter load board launches reefer network.October 28, 2022MaintenanceFilters often an unintended casualty of extended intervals, forgetfulnessJoining Matt and Jason on this week's 10-44 is NationaLease Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance Joe Puff.October 27, 2022RegulationsELD waiver for drivers using portable ELDs renewedThe waiver, issued to UPS and covering all carriers, allows drivers to manually record data otherwise required to be recorded automatically by ELDs. Also: First female FMCSA advisory meeting set; WIT names Influential Women award finalists; more.October 27, 2022RegulationsQ&A with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Admin Robin HutchesonCCJ participated in a media roundtable with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson.October 26, 2022CompaniesSaia opens its 11th new terminal this yearSaia opens its fifth location in Indiana. Also: J.B. Hunt driver hits 5 million safe miles; Mike Card, president of Combined Transport, honored; more.October 26, 2022Economic trendsFTR's Trucking Conditions returned to nearly neutral in AugustFalling diesel prices in August helped conditions for carriers improve slightly, with conditions held back by financing costs. Also: Paccar recalls 76,000 trucks over freezing digital dash display.October 25, 2022TechnologyDaimler Truck North America to integrate Lytx tech on select Freightliner and Western Star modelsAlso: predictive maintenance platform offers new capabilities; insurance app makes onboarding independent contractors easier; Geotab integrates with Phillips Connect, Irdeto; and EROAD partners with transportation legal company on dashcam offer.October 24, 2022TrucksVolvo, International take highest retained value honorsRetained values have been higher this year across the board for heavy and medium duty trucks, driven by supply chain issues.October 24, 2022Previous PagePage 136 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
