CCJ StaffEconomic trendsSoutheastern Freight Lines opens new expanded facility in FloridaThe new Pensacola service center boasts a new bunk house, fuel bay, propane filling site and more. Also: Trucking activity slipped in May; ATRI updates idling, sustainability compendiums; more.June 27, 2025BusinessCargo theft: How fleets can protect freight for July 4, beyondWith cargo theft activity expected to rise during the July 4 holiday period, there is plenty fleets can do to protect their freight during the holiday and beyond.June 27, 2025RegulationsMembers of Congress ask FMCSA to waive hours regs in advance of forecast emergenciesThe letter from 32 House members asks FMCSA to facilitate emergency declarations and trigger automatic HOS relief at least 5 days before reliably predicted disasters. Also: CarriersEdge launches English language assessment for truck drivers as ELP out-of-service enforcement takes effect; repair shop owner charged for deleting emissions.June 26, 2025RegulationsTrucking association challenging CARB's Clean Truck Partnership with OEMsThe Western States Trucking Association believes the CTP is a regulation, meaning CARB did not follow state rules in implementing it. Also: Torc opens new innovation center in Michigan; Senate bill would increase dry bulk axle-weight variance; more.June 25, 2025WorkforceSchneider drivers honored for safety achievementsAmong the 220 drivers recognized for their safe-driving achievements, 92 earned the company's Million Mile Award. Also: 3PL HTL Freight acquires TS3 Logistics brokage; Relay Payments expands into truck service payments; trucking company owners guilty of PPP loan fraud.June 23, 2025WorkforceSaia recognizes nearly 8,000 employees for safety milestonesThe company recognized truck drivers, dockworkers and mechanics for achieving major safety milestones. Also: I-40 shut down in Tennessee, North Carolina after rockslides; Dot Foods expands Canadian footprint; Texas crash data exposed.June 20, 2025RegulationsCVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day puts 400 trucks out of serviceOf more than 4,500 inspections conducted during the one-day enforcement initiative, 398 trucks were put OOS for brakes-related violations. Also: Roush Industries to upfit trucks with Kodiak Driver autonomous system; specialized-oversized haulers get HOS waiver; Paper Transport's extended NFL franchise partnership.June 19, 2025RegulationsBill to ease veterans' transition to transportation jobs advancesThe bill would require the identification of barriers to hiring veterans in trucking and other transportation roles, along with policy to address those barriers. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens new West Virginia facility; Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking.June 17, 2025CompaniesSchneider celebrates 90th anniversaryThe No. 6 CCJ Top 250 carrier recently held a ceremony to celebrate its 90th anniversary and honor drivers who have achieved safe-driving milestones. Also: TMC Transportation holds grand opening for new terminal; CAT Scale app updated to allow spread-axle weighs.June 16, 2025RegulationsHow an FET repeal would benefit trucking, the environment, moreNew research from the American Transportation Research Institute dives into how an FET repeal would not only help the trucking industry, but also the environment and highway safety.June 13, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 195Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.WorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soarBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
