CCJ StaffCompaniesForward Air names new executive, SEFL promotes service leadersForward Air Corporation has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Southeastern Freight names new maintenance leadership in Florida and North Carolina.July 19, 2021Alternative powerNikola reaches agreements to expand future dealer networkNikola struck deals with five dealers with 51 locations in nine states to expand its future sales and service offerings. Also: Cummins and Chevron will work together on hydrogen development; Self-driving truck tech firm Aurora to go public after merger.July 16, 2021WorkforceXPO workers ratify first Teamsters contract in MiamiFollowing a 6.5-year battle, the Teamsters union scored its first victory with XPO Logistics workers. Also: TuSimple partners with long-range lidar developer; Van, reefer spot rates tick up, DAT reports; Women in Trucking seeks award nominees.July 15, 2021BusinessXPO board approves spin-off of logistics segmentXPO's logistics segment, GXO Logistics, will be spun off as an independent company. Also: Spot volumes, rates down as expected during July 4 week.July 14, 2021RegulationsFMCSA shuts down trucker following second DUIThe driver was pulled over for a load securement violation and had a BAC six times the legal limit. Also: Fleet owner charged with PPP fraud; trucker gets prison time in human smuggling case; J.B. Hunt donates to children's hospital.July 13, 2021RegulationsFMCSA opens registration for long-awaited Training Provider RegistryThe Entry-Level Driver Training rule doesn't go into effect Feb. 7, 2022, but CDL trainers can now register for inclusion on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Also: Tolls set to increase on Penn. Turnpike next year; ATA seeks America's Road Team noms.July 12, 2021WorkforceButtigieg, Joshi meet with trucking groups to address workforce challengesMembers of the Biden administration met with trucking industry stakeholders to address driver recruiting and retention challenges. Also: Unscheduled roadside maintenance on the rise; XPO expands benefits for driver trainees.July 9, 2021RegulationsHours regs suspended in parts of Florida, Georgia for Tropical Storm ElsaCarriers providing emergency assistance in certain counties in Florida and Georgia will be temporarily exempt from hours of service regulations. Also: Three European OEMs partner to develop EV infrastructure; fuel prices surge; more.July 8, 2021TrucksDaimler recalling more than 120k trucksThe recall stems from an issue with the trucks' battery cable terminal and could cause an unintended engine stall. Also: Peterbilt gets order for five Model 579EVs; two Top 250 fleets increasing driver pay.July 7, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsKnight-Swift spends more than $1B to buy AAA Cooper, enter LTL spaceThe billion-plus dollar deal creates a company that collectively will feature leased or owned assets that number 20,000 tractors, nearly 75,000 trailers, and a driver force of more than 22,000.July 6, 2021Previous PagePage 195 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
