CCJ StaffRegulationsBrake Safety Week set for late AugustDuring last year’s Brake Safety Week, 12% of inspected trucks were placed out of service. Also: Final mile carrier rebrands; mega fleet expands driver amenities at existing terminal; and LTL giant opens relocated terminal in Texas.May 20, 2021CompaniesColonial Pipeline says it's 'fully operational'Yesterday, Colonial Pipeline restored service to its shippers processing system following the intermittent disruptions the company says were unrelated to a recent cyberattack.May 19, 2021RegulationsATA's Spear gets new 5 year contractThe American Trucking Associations Board of Directors has voted to renew the contract for association president and CEO Chris Spear.May 18, 2021BusinessTruckload volumes dip, still near record highsAlso, DTNA issues recall over potential fuel leaks; leadership changes at Daimler.May 18, 2021BusinessBridge outage affects more than 26,000 trucksUsing operational cost data from ATRI, the Arkansas Trucking Association predicts the daily cost to trucking of the I-40 bridge closure.May 17, 2021Alternative powerMack unveils military-themed NASCAR haulerLion Electric joins EV program. Also: Autocar introduces an emissions-free, all-electric version of its ACTT terminal tractor.May 17, 2021WorkforceDot Transportation appoints new presidentAlso: CRST and Ryder name new officers and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) installed its new leadership team at its 2021 Capital Ideas Conference.May 16, 2021RegulationsDyed diesel okayed for limited use, fines waivedOakley Transport achieves ISO certification milestone. Also: Embark brings on new partner.May 14, 2021IndicatorsAnalyst says "This is perhaps the strongest freight market ever for carriers."Freight volume, rates and capacity utilization all drove a record-setting month, despite poor fuel conditions.May 13, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsCSX set to acquire Quality CarriersQuality Carriers operates a bulk tank trucking fleet with around 2,500 drivers and more than 100 company-owned and affiliate terminals and facilities.May 13, 2021Previous PagePage 201 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
