CCJ StaffTechnologyGPS Trackit announces trailer theft deterrent | SafeRide acquired by TraffilogThe GL500MG protects unpowered assets including construction equipment, freight trailers, flatbed trailers, freight containers, generators, tool storage boxes, and recreational equipment.November 16, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsSCOTUS asks government to weigh in on AB 5 | Biden signs infrastructure planThe Supreme Court asked the Solicitor General for the government's views on the AB 5 case. Also: President Joe Biden signed his $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan; Uber Freight completes acquisition of Transplace; Mack, Great Dane issue recalls.November 16, 2021Equipment controlsAutonomous trucking firm Kodiak plans to double workforce, add 15 trucks with new fundingKodiak Robotics announced it received $125 million in Series B funding from a variety of investors. Also: DTNA, Platform Science team up on open OEM platform.November 15, 2021RegulationsFMCSA: Fatal large truck crashes increased in 2019New statistics released recently by FMCSA show an increase in the number of fatal and injury-causing crashes involving large trucks in 2019. Also: KeepTruckin releases new compliance management software.November 12, 2021InsuranceBiden announces plans for port, border-crossing improvements to help supply chainUsing funding from the recently passed infrastructure bill, Biden outlined ways the administration plans to clear bottlenecks at ports and update State Freight Plans to ensure best practices across the board.November 11, 2021BusinessPS Logistics makes fifth acquisition this year, picks up Oklahoma flatbedderThe combination of Starke, Florida-based DMT Trucking and Daryl Thomason Trucking provides PS Logistics with 108 trucks, 167 53-foot flatbed trailers, and additional terminals in Oklahoma and Arkansas.November 10, 2021RegulationsATA joins lawsuit over Biden's vaccine mandateATA and its state partners in Louisiana and Texas filed their challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.November 10, 2021BusinessCFI reorganizes business into five divisionsThe TFI International subsidiary now has three asset-based and two non-asset divisions. Also: HOS waivers extended in North Dakota, Minnesota for livestock feed haulers; Paccar exec honored by Women in Trucking.November 10, 2021TechnologyLytx adds features to Lytx Driver App | Transportation Insight Holding Company acquires Platinum CircleNon-asset, tech-enabled enterprise logistics and freight brokerage Transportation Insight Holding Company acquires Platinum Circle. Also: Lytx intros a suite of tools to put drivers in control of their performance, safety and compliance; Noregon acquiredNovember 9, 2021RegulationsVaccine mandate tied up in court as 26 states file appealsThe mandate for employers with 100-plus workers is temporarily stayed, pending expedited judicial review. Also: Old Dominion partners with USO to help vets transition from military to civilian life.November 9, 2021Previous PagePage 178 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
