CCJ StaffEquipment controlsTuSimple completes 80 minute, 80 mile driverless runTuSimple said it successfully completed "the world's first fully autonomous semi-truck run on open public roads without a human in the vehicle and without human intervention."December 30, 2021CompaniesAveritt Express EVP retiring after 40 year career with the carrierPhil Pierce joined Averitt in 1981 and has served in a wide variety of roles.December 30, 2021WorkforceSCOTUS will take up vax mandate next year | NTTC names finalists for Tank Truck Driver of the Year AwardEight drivers are in the running for the award for which they will be judged on a number of factors before the winner is announced. Also: Bay & Bay announces another driver pay increase.December 29, 2021CompaniesA.N. Webber to celebrate 75 yearsA.N. Webber has grown from a one truck gravel hauling side job to more than 200 late model trucks with four locations and a robust freight brokerage team. Also: DOT awards port grants.December 28, 2021VideosThe 10-44's greatest hits of 2021Our 10-44 co-hosts share their 10 favorite episodes of 2021.December 27, 2021BusinessWerner founder to pay nearly $487k in fines to FTC for alleged antitrust law violationsClarence L. Werner was accused by FTC and DOJ of not reporting certain acquisitions of company stock as required by federal antitrust laws. Also: FMCSA amending certain hazmat regs to reflect latest CVSA handbook.December 24, 2021MaintenanceTransmission fluids are 'set it,' not 'forget it'Chevron Lubricants Technical Specialist Penney Do said going as far as 750,000 miles before changing transmission fluid is largely enabled by an AMT's optimized and standardized shifting.December 23, 2021BusinessCargoNet warns of increased cargo theft activity over next 10 daysThe firm has recorded an average of 37 cargo theft incidents per day between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 over the last five years. Also: Heniff Transportation set to receive 10 Nikola Tre BEVs next year with option to order 90 more.December 23, 2021WorkforceStevens Transport driver named top military vet rookie truck driverJimmy Reddell was named the winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, which earned him a new Kenworth T680. Also: Maverick raising pay for glass division drivers; Women in Trucking seeking Driver of the Year nominees.December 22, 2021RegulationsATA files appeal with Supreme Court after vax mandate reinstatedATA was one of 27 groups to file an appeal with the Supreme Court after an appeals court overturned the stay of OSHA's employer COVID vaccine mandate. Also: Forward Air raises independent contractor pay; Western Star, Great Dane issue recalls.December 21, 2021Previous PagePage 173 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
