CCJ StaffEconomic trendsDAT Truckload Volume Index gained 2% in August, national contract rate jumpsShippers and logistics managers who would normally be gearing up for peak shipping season have encountered one test after another in terms of their ability to manage transportation pricing, capacity and supply chain disruptions.September 16, 2021WorkforceGot driver woes? Registration open for CCJ's Solutions SummitJoin CCJ at its upcoming Solutions Summit Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Thanks to our sponsors, registration fees are being waived. Click above for details.September 16, 2021BusinessMore indictments, guilty pleas announced in Louisiana staged-accident fraud schemeTwo more guilty pleas and seven new indictments bring the staged-accident fraud scheme's total to 40 indictments and 27 guilty pleas. Also: Postal fleet tests T680 Next Gen with natural gas engine; Transflo expands document management service.September 16, 2021Economic trendsTrailer orders bouncing back as some 2022 slots openFleets are eager to lock up prime 2022 build slots but OEMs continue to be careful in managing order scheduling.September 15, 2021Equipment controlsWalmart set to launch autonomous final-mile delivery in three U.S. citiesThe last-mile delivery service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles equipped with the Argo AI Self-Driving System to deliver Walmart orders to customers.September 15, 2021Equipment controlsAurora showcases Volvo’s first commercial autonomous truck for the U.S.Self-driving truck startup Aurora this week shared a glimpse of its prototype Aurora-powered Volvo VNL. Also: Cargo Transporters, TCA host the inaugural America Rolls Strong Parade; PrePass safety Alerts system upgrade.September 15, 2021CompaniesKnight-Swift entering carrier services marketIron Truck Services brings together services like insurance, equipment maintenance, fuel purchasing, and truck sales and rentals.September 14, 2021Battery electricKnight-Swift to test electric Kenworth at SoCal portsThe nation's fourth-largest fleet placed an order for a battery-electric Kenworth T680E. Also: FMCSA tasks Medical Review Board with addressing CPAP recall for drivers; DAT adds Loadsure cargo insurance to load board; medium-duty Macks recalled.September 14, 2021ProductsBendix debuts new electronic pressure control capable air dryerEfficiency and energy savings are also built into the EAC software in the form of Overrun and Overtake functions.September 13, 2021ProductsMaxion kicks off production of industry's lightest standard steel wheelMaxion debuted its 64 lb. steel truck wheel for five-hole 22.5 in., by 8.25 in., applications.September 13, 2021Previous PagePage 187 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
