CCJ StaffCompaniesLoad One's Elliott named TCA chairJohn Elliott, a third-generation transportation professional, will serve as 2022-23 TCA Chairman.March 24, 2022WorkforceTeamsters, Standard Forwarding ink new union deal | TCA names top fleets for safetyTeamsters at Standard Forwarding negotiated a wage and rate increase. Also: Diesel prices drop after jumping more than $1; Aim Transportation Solutions names new maintenance exec.; Canadian fleets sweep TCA's Fleet Safety Awards.March 24, 2022BusinessATA's tonnage index unchanged in February, remains strongATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was 2.4% higher than in February than it was a year ago. Also: DOT extends comment period for oral fluid drug testing proposal; TCA's Truckload Strong fundraiser raises $115,000.March 22, 2022TechnologyAmazon Web Services now offers Verizon Connect fleet management softwareThe latest tech news also includes a Noregon software upgrade, a new Orbcomm customer and Netradyne receiving risk management approval.March 22, 2022RegulationsCourt reinstates Trump-era independent contractor ruleThe Biden DOL withdrew the rule after taking office last year, but a court ruled the withdrawal was a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. Also: Two 3G-reliant ELDs granted extensions for replacement; Michigan extends spring weight restrictions.March 22, 2022WorkforceTCA inducts inaugural Best Fleets to Drive For Hall of Fame class, Haight honored with TCA's top honorThe Hall of Fame, sponsored by EpicVue, identifies carriers who have been named a Best Fleet for 10 consecutive years, or 7 consecutive years plus an overall award.March 21, 2022ProductsDelo debuting new 15W-40 syntheticDelo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40’s soot dispersancy and wear control helps protect the engine’s cylinders, pistons, rings and valve train components against wear and corrosion.March 21, 2022RegulationsFMCSA calls for applicants for Women of Trucking Advisory BoardThe new advisory board will help recruit, support and ensure the safety of women in trucking. Also: Amazon opens new Boston fulfillment center; Highway Transport reaches recruiting milestone.March 21, 2022BusinessRecord high fuel prices are affecting fleets and the freight marketIn this week's 10-44, Jason and Matt talk with Avery Vise, vice president of trucking with FTR, who spoke about how fleets can prepare for sudden changes in operational costs and what FTR expects in the weeks ahead with rates.March 18, 2022BusinessYellow to pay $6.8M to settle Department of Defense lawsuitThe nearly 13-year-old lawsuit alleged Yellow knowingly overcharged the DOD to move freight. Also: TForce Logistics launches medical logistics division; trucking charity donates $40k to Ukraine.March 18, 2022Previous PagePage 162 of 215Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWerner acquiring FirstFleet for $254MThe acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.Alternative powerPilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 statesBusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
