CCJ StaffTechnologyGPS Insight acquires FieldAware | Loadsure updates smart cargo insurance platform.The world of trucking tech has seen a handful of acquisitions in the past few weeks. Here's what's next in trucking tech.December 7, 2021RegulationsFMCSA shuts down carrier, driver for drug, CDL violationsThe South Dakota-based owner-operator allegedly continued to operate after testing positive for amphetamines in June 2020. Also: Canadian ELD registry up to seven providers; 400 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled.December 7, 2021BusinessTrucks moved less tonnage in pandemic-hampered 2020, women trucker count hit all-time highTrucking moved 10.23B tons of freight in 2020, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends 2021. Also: Shipper Conditions stand pat; Paccar Financial launches used truck site; Michelin raising tire prices.December 3, 2021CompaniesD.M. Bowman CEO to take helm of TCAJim Ward will succeed TCA President John Lyboldt, who has announced plans to retire April 1, 2022.December 2, 2021CompaniesRandall-Reilly acquires FleetSeek, Price Digests, more from InformaCCJ’s parent company, Randall-Reilly, has acquired Informa's Asset Intelligence Business unit, comprised of FleetSeek, Equipment Watch and Price Digests. Also: Aurora selects Amazon as cloud service provider; Trucking reacts to DeFazio's retirement plans.December 2, 2021CompaniesFormer Roadrunner CFO gets two years for securities fraudPeter Armbruster was convicted this summer on four counts of violating federal securities laws.December 1, 2021Economic trendsTrucking volumes, pricing fell in October while driver availability improvedACT Research's monthly For-Hire Trucking Index showed an increase in driver availability. Also: Peterbilt deploying augmented reality tools to service techs; Aon, CarrierHQ partner for Last Mile Delivery insurance offering.December 1, 2021RegulationsEmergency COVID-19 hours of service waiver extended through FebruaryThe waiver covers drivers who haul certain commodities, with specific criteria that must be met. Also: Florida Trucking Association members team up to offer free trucking school tuition.November 30, 2021BusinessWerner boosts final mile business via acquisition, TFI adds reefer capacityIn the deal, TFI picked up more than 150 company drivers and owner operators, more than 120 tractors and nearly 400 refrigerated and dry van trailers.November 29, 2021RegulationsNew York passes law to allow under-21 intrastate truck driversWith the bill being signed into law, New York becomes the last state to allow under-21 CDL holders.November 26, 2021Previous PagePage 176 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
