CCJ StaffWorkforceSee what you're missing from this year's ATA Management Conference and ExhibitionA roundup of news from the annual ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in Nashville.October 25, 2021RegulationsFMCSA's Joshi meets with trucking groups in MidwestFMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi met with several trucking groups last week to discuss challenges in the industry. Also: Trucking conditions improve again; TMC studying advanced reefer tech; TMS provider expands with new office location.October 25, 2021eCommerce / Urban deliveryAmazon Relay debuts carrier rewards programThose who enroll in the program can earn access to exclusive promotions and view Value Added Services so that they can enroll in discount programs for fuel, maintenance, and equipment.October 22, 2021RegulationsCanadian province eyes legislation requiring bathroom access for truck driversOntario looking to mandate bathroom access for truckers; Shippers conditions improving; Mack Trucks dealer Northwest Equipment Sales gets EV certification.October 22, 2021RegulationsBrake-related violations net 4,300 OOS orders during Brake Safety WeekInspectors conducted more than 35,000 inspections across North America, with brake-related violations resulting in a 12% OOS rate.October 21, 2021Spot marketTranservice launches new LTL service | TA unveils upgrade plans, new travel center designTranservice Integrated Solutions LTL division delivers both 3PL and 4PL logistics solutions. Also: United Road expands its Guaranteed Pay Benefit to all company drivers; TA shocases truck stop upgrade plan and new travel center design concepts; more.October 21, 2021RegulationsFMCSA Administrator nominee clears another hurdle in confirmation processThe U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted Wednesday to move Joshi's nomination along to the full Senate for final confirmation. Former CARB official nominated to lead NHTSA.October 20, 2021BusinessHub Group acquires Choptank Transport, enters over-the-road transport businessThe acquisition enhances Hub’s over-the-road refrigerated transportation solutions offering.October 20, 2021Pay and benefitsJK Moving raises driver pay to six-figures | Truck tonnage index September jump was the largest this yearWith the guaranteed income, JK salaries put CDL drivers among the Top 25 highest paying jobs in the nation. Also: Navajo Express is winding down its use of 3G cellular-based devices; Truck tonnage is up without additions to truck-count.October 20, 2021Economic trendsSolving supply chain a 'global game of Whack-A-Mole'Commercial vehicle demand remains healthy but supply still constrained.October 19, 2021Previous PagePage 181 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
