CCJ StaffWorkforceATRI conducting study on what motivates drivers' employment decisionsThe research will provide insight into understanding how drivers could be impacted by legislative and regulatory actions that may impact the way in which drivers are classified. Also: Tech-driven fleet Variant surpasses 1,200 seated tractors; more.August 19, 2021RegulationsWerner wants pre-CDL drivers to be able to drive teamThe carrier petitioned FMCSA to allow its trainees who passed their CDL skills test but not yet returned home to obtain their CDL to drive with a CDL holder in the truck but not necessarily the front seat. Also: New federal drug testing form; more.August 18, 2021BusinessFTR cancels 2021 Transportation Conference over COVID concernsFTR will instead host "an enhanced series of [its] State of Freight and State of Equipment webinars." Also: KeepTruckin launches new AI-powered dashcam; HD Radio receivers available for Freightliner Cascadias beginning next year.August 17, 2021BusinessFTC again files complaint against fuel card provider FleetCorFTC is refiling a complaint against FleetCor accusing the company of bilking millions from fleet fuel card customers through hidden fees. Also: Bill introduced to offer vouchers for fuel-efficiency tech on trucks; more.August 16, 2021Battery electricFirst Volvo VNR Electric truck on the East Coast goes to beverage distributorVolvo's delivery of its VNR Electric truck in New York City marks the first time that the truck manufacturer has entered the bustling East Coast market with a zero-emission truck--and more are on the way. Also: Nikola gets DOE grant; HOS relief in CO.August 13, 2021Economic trendsSpot volume eases in the latest week as rates change littleLoad posting volume on Truckstop.com dropped 8% last week and Outbound Tender Rejections continues to drop.August 12, 2021RegulationsNorth Dakota drought prompts HOS waiver for livestock haulersAn emergency declaration in North Dakota waives hours of service regs and weight restrictions for drivers hauling livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: SelecTrucks expands component warranty; Love's opens new tire retread plant.August 12, 2021Economic trendsTrailer orders slump but fleets 'desperate' for new dry vansThe supply chain is still experiencing disruptions and bottlenecks. Some improvement in production is expected this year but there are indications some supplies will be restricted into next year.August 11, 2021RegulationsCalif.'s independent contractor rule heads to Supreme CourtSCOTUS usually decides within about six weeks whether to hear a case, which could make or break things for many California truckers. Also: TCA seeks new leadership with Lyboldt's looming retirement.August 11, 2021Alternative powerXos inks deal with FedEx Ground for electric trucksXos expects to deliver 120 zero emission electric trucks across 35 different FedEx Ground operators based in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Texas beginning this year. Biden wants stricter GHG regs on cars, trucks; more.August 10, 2021Previous PagePage 191 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
