CCJ StaffIndustryCongress 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, 2025TechnologyA real-time incentive program for drivers, AI-driven predictive maintenance technology and moreAlso: AI-powered TMS provider BeyondTrucks rolls out a new smart fuel card management feature, and Descartes Systems Group acquires transportation management solutions provider 3GTMS.April 1, 2025WorkforceUnited Road car hauler named Women in Trucking's Driver of the YearKathy Blaies earned the organization's top female driver honor at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Also: Trucks recalled from Daimler, Paccar, Mack and International.April 1, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsKenan Advantage Group strikes second deal this year, acquires M.C. TankM.C. Tank Transport operates from eight terminal locations and three ISO container depots throughout the Southeast and Midwest.March 31, 2025EquipmentHouse bill to repeal 12% FET on trucks reintroducedThe bill would do away with the Federal Excise Tax that adds an average of $22,000 to new truck purchases. Also: ATA opens nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award; Wyndham Hotels launches new trucker-focused rewards.March 31, 2025Economic trendsRXO forecasts 2025 freight recovery despite current challengesTrucking still faces some challenges but "green shoots" starting to emerge.March 28, 2025RegulationsMotion picture haulers seek renewal of waiver from Clearinghouse regsFirst granted in 2020, the waiver allows members of DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions to conduct limited queries of the Clearinghouse before hiring a driver for a project rather than a full query. Also: Wreaths Across America recognizes fleets.March 28, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetio acquires maintenance authorization platformFleet maintenance management software provider Fleetio has acquired Auto Integrate, a platform that enables maintenance shops to electronically submit work orders for approval, bringing its valuation to more than $1.5 billion.March 26, 2025Preventable or NotTruck driver vs. impatient Camaro: Could this crash have been avoided?The driver of a classic Camaro darts in front of a slow-moving truck and sparks a collision.March 26, 2025Battery electricCalifornia-based small fleet adds 15 battery-electric trucksCompton-based Tradelink Transport recently deployed 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks for drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Also: Averitt donates record amount to St. Jude; RaceTrac to open 100th high-flow diesel location.March 26, 2025Previous PagePage 19 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
