CCJ StaffBusinessShelley 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, 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, 2022Previous PagePage 148 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
