CCJ StaffMaintenanceDevelopment of new diesel engine oil category underwayUpcoming generation of engine oils could feature even lower viscosity grades.January 13, 2022Alternative powerVolvo Trucks debuts enhanced electric VNR with more rangeVolvo Trucks brings the enhanced version of its VNR Electric to the market a year after sales of the VNR Electric first started.January 13, 2022TrucksPaccar announces recall of 1,100 trucksThe recall was prompted by an issue with the trucks' methane detection systems. Also: Florida DOT holding public meetings about truck parking expansion along I-4 corridor.January 13, 2022Economic trendsLabor now the 'number one' inhibitor of sagging trailer productionAt least one OEM is offering $1,000 sign-on bonuses for all factory workers.January 12, 2022BusinessEHS Trucking acquired by RoadOneEHS is a full-service trucking company serving the Great Lakes Region with a fleet of 170 tractors, 200 drivers and independent contractors. Also: Fuel prices back on the rise; Sandeep Kar joins Noregon; Love's plans to add 3k truck parking spaces.January 12, 2022RegulationsCOVID vaccine required for cross-border truck drivers entering Canada beginning Jan. 15To enter Canada, drivers must be fully vaccinated and must have received their last dose at least 14 days before entering. Also: Goodyear adds Here Technologies' location services to Total Mobility fleet management service.January 11, 2022BusinessChristenson Transportation acquires Sharp TransportStrafford, Missouri-based Christenson Transportation has acquired Sharp Transport Inc., a family-owned carrier headquartered in Ethridge, Tennessee.January 10, 2022RegulationsFMCSA begins process to launch under-21 apprenticeship pilot programThe agency is asking the White House to approve an information collection request that would kickstart the program. Also: KBR-led joint venture awarded Defense Department's HHG moving contract.January 10, 2022CompaniesAFC Transport names logistics presidentKyle Ingraham has joined specialized carrier AFC Transport as president of its logistics division. Also: Tommy Mabeley named Montway Auto Transport Director of Carrier Relations.January 9, 2022RegulationsSCOTUS set to hear vaccine mandate arguments todayThe Sixth Circuit Court last month ruled that OSHA has the authority to require vaccinations, overruling a contradicting decision by the Fifth Circuit. Also: LTL carrier Saia inks deal for 100 Nikola BEVs; Top 250 fleet celebrating 40th anniversary.January 7, 2022Previous PagePage 171 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
