CCJ StaffRegulationsFMCSA extends COVID-related hours of service waiver through AugustThe agency modified the declaration, removing some commodities previously covered. Also: Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association suing Calif. over CARB regs; new Mack Academy facility in Illinois; more.June 1, 2022WorkforceCarriersEdge intros auto-hauler driver training coursesThe online driver training provider launched a new series of courses for car haulers. Also: FedEx Express delivers 100,000 pounds of baby formula from Germany.May 30, 2022BusinessFleets, nominate your dealer or parts and service provider for an awardTrucks, Parts, Service – a sister publication to CCJ – has opened the nomination periods for its annual awards celebrating our industry's best dealers and independent aftermarket distributors.May 29, 2022BusinessMeritor shareholders okay Cummins acquisitionThe two companies in February entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins would pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share.May 27, 2022RegulationsAfter industry requests, FMCSA extends speed limiter comment periodThe comment period is now open through July 18. Also: Kenworth delivered its 10,000th next-gen T680 to System Transport during the company's 50th anniversary event; Volvo opens new EV training facility in Illinois for dealers, carriers.May 27, 2022BusinessTriStar Carriers and its parent company acquired by ShipXWith the acquisition, ShipX expands its focus beyond final mile parcel delivery and will be able to offer a more complete suite of e-commerce transportation services.May 26, 2022MaintenanceNot testing fluids? You could be missing a 150% ROITesting and sampling is fairly inexpensive, and the industry average is about a 150% return on what fleets are spending on those samples.May 26, 2022WorkforceState trucking group teams with state police to reduce CDL testing backlogThe Arkansas Trucking Association is working with Arkansas State Police to help ease a backlog of CDL applicants. Also: Drivewyze adds cargo theft 'hot spot' alerts; fleet adds 10 electric Volvos; Volvo intros fossil-free steel to truck production.May 26, 2022BusinessCargo theft activity expected to pick up over Memorial Day weekendCargoNet warns of increased theft activity over the holiday weekend. Also: Diesel prices drop slightly; Bendix is hosting a ride-and-drive event at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama; Landstar lands on Fortune 500 list.May 25, 2022RegulationsFMCSA issues HOS waiver to speed baby formula production rampBaby formula was already included in the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, but now ingredients for production, such as corn syrup, casein, hydrolyzed protein and whey, are covered.May 24, 2022Previous PagePage 154 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
