CCJ StaffBusinessCompliance, 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, 2022WorkforceSupply chain unaffected by 'Great Resignation'Total compensation for supply chain jobs has increased by an average of 12%.July 7, 2022CompaniesP.S.I. acquired by Clarience TechnologiesThe provider of trailer automatic tire inflation systems, has been acquired by the the parent company of Truck-Lite and Road Ready. Also: NHTSA forming underride advisory committee; GE adds electrics to fleet; Canadian insurer announces acquisition.July 7, 2022Previous PagePage 149 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
