CCJ StaffBusinessWhat do trucking conditions look like in 2022? Expert: 'Continued strength in demand'Jim Nicholson, vice president of operations at Loadsmart (and a former Schneider executive) says the first half of 2022 will be strong, "but there's question marks" beyond that.January 6, 2022Equipment controlsPeterbilt rolls out autonomous truck at CESPeterbilt showcasing its first Model 579 equipped with the Aurora Driver, a Level 4 advanced autonomous system. Also: USA Truck buying Nikola Tre battery-electric trucks; TBS Factoring acquires Financial Carrier Services.January 6, 2022BusinessWilson Logistics sells its western division to furniture retailerParts of the 1,200-truck fleet based in Springfield, Missouri, will add to Ashley Furniture's brokerage and distribution services in the western U.S.January 5, 2022BusinessDiesel prices close 2021 with 7-week declineFuel prices across the U.S. dropped an average of 12.1 cents to close out the year, according to the Department of Energy's numbers. Also: Yokohama increasing tire prices in February.January 5, 2022BusinessSchneider acquires Top 250 dedicated truckload fleetOhio-based Midwest Logistics Systems, which operates 900 tractors, will run as an independent subsidiary of Schneider under the MLS name.January 4, 2022TrailersTrailer manufacturer expanding to increase intermodal chassis productionStoughton Trailers is building a new facility in Texas and expects to be manufacturing chassis there by the second quarter this year. Also: J.B. Hunt paid nearly $10 million in appreciation bonuses last year.January 4, 2022BusinessBison acquires Hartt Transport, boosts cross-border operationHartt, one of the largest truckload carriers based in the Northeast, will strengthen Bison's cross-border operations.January 3, 2022TechnologyIndiana Toll Road adding truck parking information signsTruck drivers will see real-time parking information for the nearest three rest areas on the new signs along the toll road. Also: Arizona stepping up commercial vehicle enforcement efforts.January 3, 2022CCJ Innovators2021: A year of innovationsEach month, CCJ profiles a fleet for deploying – and in many cases, developing – innovative strategies and/or technologies that improve their business.December 30, 2021CybersecurityTrucking's cybersecurity threat grows as more tech added to trucksIn this week's 10-44, C2A Security CEO Michael Dick talks about the cybersecurity threats to trucks on the road as more technology, including autonomous tech, is added to trucks.December 30, 2021Previous PagePage 172 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
