CCJ StaffRegulationsATA 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, 2021CompaniesFormer Volvo Trucks exec joins Navistar as EVPGöran Nyberg will join Navistar as Executive Vice President Commercial Operations, effective March 1, 2022.December 20, 2021Economic trendsFreight tonnage set to grow nearly 30% over the next decadeATA expects truck tonnage to grow overall, but trucking's share of freight tonnage to dip.December 20, 2021Alternative powerNikola delivers first battery electric truckChristmas came early this year for a Southern California fleet as electric truck startup Nikola finally started to make good on its promise of turning out zero-emissions vehicles in a "milestone" achievement for the company.December 20, 2021RegulationsAnother sentenced in Louisiana staged-accident fraud schemeA Texas woman was sentenced to three years of probation for her role in a staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans, which has resulted in 33 indictments. Also: DHL partners with autonomous firm TuSimple; Deliveright expands to Canada.December 20, 2021Alternative powerMajor truck OEMs partner to build out EV charging infrastructure in EuropeDaimler, Traton and Volvo plan to create a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for EV trucks in Europe. Also: Fleet wins 'Everyday Heroes' Kenworth at charity auction for $260k; Rush Truck Centers expands.December 17, 2021WorkforceA new take on attracting the next generation of logistics workersIn this episode of The 10-44, Thomas Geurts, a customs administrator for Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in the Netherlands, talks about a Lego set he designed aimed at celebrating logistics, transport and trucking.December 16, 2021RegulationsCVSA adopts program aimed at addressing driver fatigueThe North American Fatigue Management Program is an educational and training program aimed at preventing fatigue-related risks and crashes. Also: Alcohol distributor testing 10 Xos electric trucks; 3PL Redwood Logistics acquired.December 16, 2021Economic trendsMore spot loads moving as capacity loosensThe Port of Houston is a good place to find freight right now.December 15, 2021RegulationsSenators raise concern over cross-border vaccine mandate for truckersIn a letter to President Biden, a group of Senators asked the administration to engage with Canada to discuss the looming mandates. Also: Schneider to test in-truck alcohol detection system; UPS surpasses 1 billion COVID vaccines delivered.December 15, 2021Previous PagePage 174 of 216Next 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
