CCJ StaffWorkforceTruck breakdowns the top driver complaint of 2021A truck that spends too much time in the shop was truck drivers' No. 1 beef in 2021.February 3, 2022RegulationsLegislation introduced to streamline truck driver credentialing processOne bill would allow drivers to have one background check cover all TSA programs, while another would streamline CDL testing processes. Also: FMCSA updates guidance on third-party CDL testing; Averitt donates to St. Jude; more.February 3, 2022WorkforceTCA names 2022 Best Fleets to Drive For finalistsTwenty carriers were named Best Fleets to Drive For. New to the program this year, eight fleets were named to a Hall of Fame category signifying their long tenure on the Best Fleets list.February 2, 2022RegulationsHighway fatalities rose 12% through September 2021, NHTSA estimatesNHTSA's early estimate of traffic fatalities for the first three quarters of 2021 showed an increase over 2020. Also: Diesel prices are up 23 cents so far this year; FleetPride debuts rebate program.February 2, 2022InsuranceRyder finds insurtech partner for used trucksRyder is partnering with REIN to launch insurance services to Ryder used vehicle sales customers at the point of purchase.February 1, 2022RegulationsFMCSA shuts down Texas-based carrier following numerous regs violationsHouston-based Adversity Transport allegedly violated numerous maintenance, hours of service and other safety regulations. Also: Paccar recalls 3,500 Peterbilt 579 models for a potential issue with the side step.February 1, 2022Alternative powerDTNA signs on to joint venture to develop electric truck infrastructureBattery electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be the initial focus of the JV, followed by hydrogen fueling stations for fuel cell trucks.January 31, 2022BusinessJ.B. Hunt acquires Zenith Freight LinesJ.B. Hunt's move on Zenith is the second acquisition in the trucking/furniture space in the past month.January 31, 2022RegulationsTeamsters' challenge of 2020 HOS changes resumes in courtThe lawsuit was on hold last year to give the new administration at FMCSA time to review the case. Also: Werner set to test Cummins natural gas and hydrogen engines.January 31, 2022Alternative powerTesla still 'hopeful' for 2023 Semi debutA humanoid robot Tesla introduced last August is among the company's priorities this year. Also: Shippers conditions improved in November but remain challenging; Roehl paying drivers $3.5M in safety incentives this year; more.January 28, 2022Previous PagePage 168 of 215Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWerner acquiring FirstFleet for $245MThe 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
