CCJ StaffCompaniesCowan Systems founder stepping down as CEOJoseph Cowan will give way to longtime Cowan Systems employee Dennis Morgan as the company's CEO Jan. 1.December 14, 2021TechnologySecond Trimble device certified in CanadaTrimble’s PeopleNet Mobile Gateway device was certified in October, making Trimble the first major telematics provider certified to comply with the mandate. Also: New asset tracking from ORBCOMM and Carben Tec adds ConMet Digital products and services.December 14, 2021Economic trendsTrucking conditions hit lowest point since July 2020Rising fuel prices were the biggest reason for the decline, FTR said, as freight rates, volume and utilization remained strong. Also: EPA administrator test drives electric Volvo, Mack trucks; Certain Kenworths, Peterbilts recalled; more.December 14, 2021BusinessRyder acquiring e-commerce, omnichannel fulfillment providerWith the expanded footprint following the acquisition, Ryder’s e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solution is expected to be able to deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days and 60% of the U.S. within one day.December 13, 2021RegulationsBill addressing detention, demurrage at ports passed by HouseThe U.S. Senate still has to pass the bill, which has garnered support from within the trucking industry. Also: World-famous metal band Metallica helps fund trucking school scholarships.December 13, 2021BusinessKoch Trucking to pay $500,000 to settle EEOC lawsuit over strength testEEOC alleged in 2019 that Stan Koch and Sons sexually discriminated against women with a strength test administered to prospective drivers. Also: Fitch Ratings has positive outlook on trucking; Ryder recognizes carriers for outstanding service.December 10, 2021TechnologyDrivers lose 40% of their drive time. Where is it going?Research conducted by the MIT Freight Lab shows truck drivers on average spend only about 6.5 hours a day driving out of 11 available hours.December 9, 2021Equipment controlsEmbark expanding into Texas, intros new autonomous trucking laneAutonomous truck start up opening new driverless lane between Houston and San Antonio.December 9, 2021Alternative powerMeritor begins production of 14Xe electric powertrainThe e-powertrain is is designed to provide efficiency, performance, weight savings and enhanced space utilization. Also: CFI employees raise $39k for charity; New KW dealership opens near Toronto; EV infrastructure firm gets $7.5M boost.December 9, 2021RegulationsDOT requests public feedback on five-year strategic planDOT is asking the public to weigh in on five questions as it develops its Fiscal Year 2022-2026 DOT Strategic Plan. Also: AI Fleet raises $21 million in funding for growth.December 8, 2021Previous PagePage 175 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
