CCJ StaffRegulationsFormer fleet owner gets prison time for falsifying recordsThe former fleet owner was sentenced to 45 months in prison and fined $150K. Also: Wisconsin implements electronic medical certification system; ATA expands energy and environmental affairs team.April 11, 2025Safety & ComplianceNHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities, injuries fallingNew data from NHTSA shows a decline in traffic fatalities in crashes involving large trucks in 2023, along with an overall decline in traffic fatalities in 2024. Also: McKee Foods' split-sleeper exemption renewed by FMCSA.April 10, 2025IndustryNew bill would make staged-accident fraud a federal crimeThe bill “establishes clear, enforceable criminal penalties for those who stage these collisions, as well as the attorneys, physicians and other co-conspirators who knowingly participate in this fraud.” Also: Maverick names 2024 Drivers of the Year.April 9, 2025Driver coaching and scorecardingSurveys highlight the power of AI in safetyAI-powered safety platforms are emerging as drivers' preferred training method as distracted driving continues to impact crash rates.April 8, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsProficient Auto Logistics acquires Pennsylvania-based car-haul carrierThe acquisition of Brothers Auto Transport increases PAL’s fleet capacity by 13%. Also: NTSB details causes of fiery 2023 fatal crash that led to I-95 bridge collapse; Great Dane recalling van trailers equipped with recalled Bridgestone tires.April 8, 2025TechnologyMitigate cargo theft and spoilage with Emma's real-time monitoringAlso: BeyondTrucks has integrated with Breakthrough, LockerMap launches mobile apps and wholesale pricing for fleets and the city of Charlotte offers a new commercial truck parking tool.April 7, 2025Driver coaching and scorecardingKnight-Swift adding new dash cams to 15K trucksA new partnership with Netradyne will add the company's Driver•i video telematics devices to 15,500 Knight-Swift trucks. Also: Mack accepting submissions for 2026 calendar contest.April 7, 2025Safety & ComplianceSevere storms prompt HOS waivers in four statesEmergency declarations -- issued in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky -- automatically trigger HOS waivers for drivers providing direct assistance to the emergencies. Also: NHTSA denies petition to investigate side-underride guards; more.April 4, 2025Battery electricVolvo partners with EV charging network providerThrough the partnership, EV charging network developer Greenlane's charging network will be integrated into the Volvo Open Charge service. Also: ATA calls on Congress to revoke Calif.'s emissions waivers; more trucking news.April 3, 2025IndustryCongress eyes $7,500 tax credit for truck driversThe bill would also create a $10,000 tax credit for new truckers. Also: Bulkmatic names new president; Illinois extends IRP registration deadline for March; Volvo, Mack dealer group expands footprint; Tenstreet acquires another recruiting platform.April 2, 2025Previous PagePage 18 of 206Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says2025 got off to a nice start but hopes for a recovery now hinge on fleets going out of business and drivers leaving the industry.BusinessBye-bye driver shortage: the economy remains trucking's top concernAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper
