CCJ StaffRegulationsFMCSA shuts down Florida-based small fleet following fatal crash, 'egregious' safety violationsThe agency said safety management failures led to a total trailer brake failure, leading to a fatal crash. Also: ATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1% in December; 2022-23 America's Road Team Captains named.January 20, 2022RegulationsDOT tasks its COVID response and recovery boss to lead FMCSARobin Hutcheson has been named Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, taking over the role vacated by the departure of Meera Joshi earlier this month.January 19, 2022BusinessSchneider plans exit from Canadian marketIn a statement, Schneider said its Canadian operations "do not fit within Schneider’s long-term strategic focus." Also: Kodiak adds former Calif. Highway Patrol assistant chief to help in autonomous policy development; Mack's new mDrive PTO option.January 19, 2022BusinessSchill promoted to CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper TransportPaper Transport (CCJ Top 250, No. 105) was recognized as a CCJ Innovator in 2019 for its deployment of a behavior assessment tool that screens driver applicants.January 18, 2022BusinessXPO expanding its LTL networkThe company this quarter also plans to open new fleet maintenance shops at terminals in Ohio, Florida, New York and Nevada.January 18, 2022Alternative powerCummins acquires half of Momentum Fuel TechnologiesAftermarket support will be available through Rush Truck Centers dealerships and Cummins distributors which will be able to service both the engine and the fuel delivery system.January 18, 2022WorkforceATA names 34 America's Road Team finalistsThe 2022-2023 America's Road Team will be announced Wednesday, January 19. Also: New Jersey adds real-time traffic alerts for truck drivers.January 18, 2022RegulationsFMCSA establishes apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 truck driversFollowing OMB approval of an emergency request to begin the program, FMCSA will seek approval for the full three-year program. Also: Covenant adding 50 zero-emission Nikola trucks; Canada again backtracks on cross-border vax rules.January 17, 2022Equipment controlsJ.B. Hunt, Waymo expand autonomous partnershipThe collaboration will also include operational and market studies to refine the commercial readiness of the driving technology.January 15, 2022RegulationsNew York will allow third-party CDL road testers | CARB okays Nikola tractorNew York governor said allowing third-party testers will address truck driver shortage. Also: Nikola tractor gets CARB zero-emission approval, unlocking subsidies for buyers.January 14, 2022Previous PagePage 170 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
