CCJ StaffMaintenanceWinter weather influences fleet maintenance practicesJanuary is usually the coldest month of the year across the U.S. with average temperatures of just under 35 degrees, but February is not too far behind.January 27, 2022Economic trendsVolumes dipped in fourth quarter while rates jumpedThe U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed a year-over-year decrease in freight volume and a significant increase in shipping costs in the fourth quarter of 2021. Also: Knight-Swift subsidiary adds "Supply Chain Disruption Compensation" for drivers.January 27, 2022BusinessHTL Freight has acquired 3PL Matchmaker LogisticsHTL Freight, formerly known as Heritage Trucking, has been a North American flatbed freight specialist for more than four decades.January 26, 2022BusinessDiesel prices surge to highest national average since 2014The national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.78, the highest since September 2014. Also: Mack's Predictive Cruise with Econo-Roll now standard on new Anthem, Pinnacle models.January 26, 2022Equipment controlsTuSimple inks deal to expand autonomous freight networkTuSimple President and CEO Cheng Lu said his company is "seeing unprecedented demand for autonomous trucking capacity."January 25, 2022BusinessGreenville, South Carolina-based Dedicated Transport Solutions acquiredThe acquisition of DTS expands Ascend's dedicated contract carriage business and further broadens the company’s coverage of the southeastern seaboard in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and into Louisiana, Texas and Ohio.January 25, 2022Economic trendsTrucking conditions bounced back strong for carriers in NovemberFMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees. Also: FMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees.January 25, 2022Alternative powerGoing yard: Trucking goes electric without hitting the open roadWhile electrifying a portion of Class 8 trucks will go a long way toward reaching environmental goals, there is still a large piece of the pie that can be tackled with electrification.January 21, 2022Alternative powerCalif. Volvo, Mack dealership designated as Certified EV DealerAffinity Truck Center's Fresno, California, dealership is now certified to service customers interested in Mack and Volvo electric trucks. Also: Top 250 reefer fleet announces significant driver pay increase.January 21, 2022Economic trendsSpot van rate hits $3 milestone in DecemberNational average truckload spot van and reefer rates increased for the seventh consecutive month in December.January 20, 2022Previous PagePage 169 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
