CCJ StaffEquipment controlsWalmart's autonomous partner takes safety driver out of middle-mile delivery routeThe fully driverless operation, which began in August, involves consistent, repeated delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week on public roads.November 8, 2021RegulationsSenators urge FMCSA to allow under-21 interstate truckers to help solve driver shortageA group of 11 Republican Senators penned a letter to FMCSA Deputy Administrator Joshi urging the agency to allow 18-20-year-old drivers to cross state lines. Also: Shell acquires fuel card network.November 8, 2021RegulationsFMCSA committee to discuss trucking workforce challenges in upcoming meetingFMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee is set to meet Dec. 6-7 to discuss the trucking workforce, retention, supply chain and more. Also: Penske recognizes 22 carriers for service.November 5, 2021RegulationsStakeholders offer five supply chain solutions to Biden AdministrationGroups from the trucking, agriculture and manufacturing industries and more penned a letter to the Biden Admin offering five potential quick solutions to help ease supply chain disruptions. Also: TIA joins Congressional roundtable on supply chain issues.November 4, 2021CCJ SymposiumsWhat's in store for trucking in 2022?In the Spring of 2020, renowned data scientist, economist and pundit Donald Broughton forecast the post-pandemic recovery. How did he fare? And what does he think about 2022? Click above for details.November 3, 2021BusinessForward Air acquires intermodal carrier, expands drayage capabilityThe transaction quadruples Forward Air's total number of drivers in the Minneapolis Intermodal market.November 3, 2021Economic trendsSome truck OEMs canceling 2021 truck orders, rebooking for 2022 at a higher costWith backlogs stretching into the second half of 2022 and still no clear visibility on the easing of the everything shortage, modest October truck order results suggest OEMs are taking cautious approach in managing customer expectations.November 3, 2021Economic trendsSpot rates post largest gain in eight weeks as market outpaces seasonal expectationsTruckstop.com rates increased 5 cents to $2.92 per mile. The 7-day national average line-haul rate for van freight increased 3 cents to $2.48 per mile, according to DAT.November 2, 2021RegulationsCongress again temporarily extends highway fundingThe House and Senate approved a stopgap extension for highway funding through Dec. 3. Also: Daimler and Volvo selected to participate in DOE's SuperTruck 3 program; Maverick driver named PFJ Road Warrior; certain Trail King trailers recalled.November 2, 2021TechnologyTrucking Who's Who joins autonomous startup board | Be on the lookout for OTA update from Rand McNallyTwo former fleet execs and White House administrator joins Aurora board. Also: TAC Insight has released its Accounts Receivable & Payments module for Fast-Weigh; Rand McNally in November will roll out an over-the-air software upgrade to Rand Navigation.November 1, 2021Previous PagePage 179 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
