CCJ StaffCompaniesBudreck Truck Lines names new CEOTim Johnson president takes over for Budreck founder Bradley Subler. Also: Transervice names new Controller; Arkansas Association names new Board.September 5, 2021TechnologyTruck, trailer shortages fuel need for predictive maintenanceHolding on to used equipment longer raises the risk of unplanned maintenance events. Predictive maintenance can help.September 3, 2021RegulationsDrivewyze demonstrates automated roadside inspectionsThe e-Inspections would automate many parts of a normal roadside inspection, saving time for fleets and drivers. Also: Nikola partners with Bosch for fuel-cell production; Bison adds two BEV trucks for cross-border operations.September 3, 2021RegulationsFMCSA extends CDL, med certification COVID waiversIn addition to extending the COVID HOS waiver, FMCSA is also extending COVID waivers related to truck drivers' CDLs and medical certifications. Also: Prepare for increased cargo theft activity this weekend; Hyliion intros upgraded hybrid powertrain.September 2, 2021Alternative powerSchneider places big electric Freightliner order | Hino debuts fuel cell Class 850 BEVs headed to Schneider's SoCal operations. Also: In October 2020, Hino unveiled its Project Z – a development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks; Barr-Nunn Transportation is expanding its Assured Pay fleet offering.September 1, 2021Economic trendsRefrigerated spot volume sets a record, market 'right for record rate increases'Refrigerated load postings were roughly three times the five-year average volume for the week and about 73% above the same week last year.August 31, 2021TrucksInternational rolls out new electric medium duty modelAvailable in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.August 31, 2021Preventable or NotFlatbed driver blindsided at intersection. Preventable or not?A driver attempts to head off a flatbed truck before it completes a right turn. Could the trucker have avoided an accident?August 31, 2021Economic trendsDiesel fuel faces pricing pressure in Ida's wakeThe storm has already taken about 13% of U.S. refining capacity offline, according to AAA. Also: Penske rolling out new EV pilot; Kenworth project will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles.August 31, 2021BusinessHurricane Ida prompts HOS relief for emergency haulers in six statesFMCSA is allowing extra drive time for relief haulers. Also: Uber Freight's Powerloop carrier base is growing; CVSA training classes return to in-person with roadside inspection driver requirements course.August 30, 2021Previous PagePage 189 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
