CCJ StaffAlternative powerEnergy Secretary gets close look at electric Volvo tractorDepartment of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm recently visited Volvo's TEC Fontana dealership to experience first-hand the Volvo VNR Electric truck. Also: Two Southeastern Freight Lines facilities celebrate 70th anniversary.September 6, 2022RegulationsCOVID-related hours of service, CLP waivers extendedThe long-running COVID hours of service waiver was extended last week by 45 days, while waivers related to certain CLP regs were extended by 90 days. Also: 12 finalists named for military veteran rookie truck driver award program.September 5, 2022BusinessAtlas World Group subsidiary acquires pad-wrap fleetThe acquisition of Progressive Transportation, Inc. will accelerate growth within Atlas Logistics’ padded-van service offerings, the company said.September 2, 2022BusinessRyder acquires logistics tech startupRyder first invested in logistics startup Baton through RyderVentures during the startup’s Series A funding round in March 2021.September 2, 2022RegulationsFMCSA reduces 2023 UCR fees by 31%The reduction will be effective with the 2023 registration year beginning Oct. 1. Also: Small fleet petitions FMCSA for HOS waiver; CARB accepting applications from small fleets for zero-emission truck voucher; Horseless Carriage Carriers acquired; more.September 2, 2022BusinessCarriers' 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, 2022Previous PagePage 143 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 Oregon.TechnologyCourt 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
