CCJ StaffSafety & ComplianceFMCSA looks to expand definition, mounting position of vehicle safety techFMCSA proposes to amend its regs to allow lower mounting of vehicle safety tech. Also, Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase next month; WEL Companies (CCJ Top 250, No. 178) is increasing driver pay for the second time this year.July 6, 2021RegulationsFive sentenced, including fleet employees, for tampering with emissions systemsThe sentencing follows guilty pleas for conspiring to defraud the U.S. and violations of the Clean Air Act related to disabling emissions control devices. Also: FMCSA proposes updates to hazmat regs; CSX finalizes Quality Carriers acquisition; more.July 5, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsWerner acquires 80% stake in 500-truck regional fleetThe acquisition of ECM Transport Group will expand Werner's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and Northeast regions while expanding its fleet size by more than 6%.July 2, 2021BusinessTwo sentenced, two more plead guilty in Louisiana staged-accident fraud schemeThe U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced two people were sentenced to four years in prison for their role in the ongoing staged-accident scheme in New Orleans, while two others pleaded guilty. Also: NTSB Chairman steps away; more.July 2, 2021CompaniesRegulators give final ok to Navistar, Traton mergerLong-awaited Navistar buyout clears its final hurdle. Also: FMCSA finalizes delay of driver training rule until Feb. 2022; Penske Customer kicks off eCascadia test; One of Canada's largest logistics providers eyes expansion into the U.S. via acquisition.July 1, 2021BusinessATA, OOIDA decry Connecticut's new vehicle miles traveled truck taxThe truck-only miles tax was signed into law by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont last week and will take effect in 2023. Also: Cummins acquires part of Rush's nat-gas business in new joint venture; increased cargo theft activity expected this weekend; more.June 30, 2021Preventable or NotCorner squeezes driver into barrier—was this crash preventable?Truck driver John Doe tried to avoid a head-on crash but grazed a concrete barrier. Was this accident preventable?June 29, 2021BusinessSpot volume holds steady, rates mostly upA group of more than 60 trucking groups penned a letter to the House asking for an amendment to remove a liability insurance hike for motor carriers from the highway bill. Also: Spot rates steady and Transition Trucking award nominations sought.June 29, 2021BusinessBiden, senators reach $579 billion infrastructure dealThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework would allocate $109 billion for roads and bridges. Overall, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework would provide $312 billion for transportation projects.June 27, 2021CompaniesXPO names new logistics leadership, former Coyote Logistics exec joins Flock FreightAlso: NationaLease recognizes top tech talent and Erb Transport safety director honored by TCA.June 27, 2021Previous PagePage 196 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
