CCJ StaffRegulationsColonial Pipeline readies restart as more regulatory relief added for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by shutdownPrevious presidentially-issued disaster declarations clear a path for 10 states to issue overweight permits to fuel haulers. Also: Bridge closure on major Southern freight artery.May 13, 2021BusinessColonial Pipeline working to mitigate fuel shortage, truck stops see spot outagesAlso: Mega-retailer honors third-party fleets for their service. Carrier expanding new facility; more pay for drivers.May 12, 2021Preventable or NotTruckers crash on icy road to avoid moose. Preventable or not?Driver John Doe’s evasive action to avoid hitting a moose resulted in a two-truck accident.May 11, 2021ADASTuSimple says it has orders for nearly 7,000 driverless trucksAlso: Bendix gets FMCSA waiver. Forward Air growing in Kansas. SoCal fleet adds electrics.May 11, 2021ProductsOptronics' new LED marker clearance lightsThe 6-diode MCL16 Series lights are hard wired and include separate grounding wires and a PVC gromet.May 10, 2021Alternative powerLion Electric announces U.S. truck production siteThe new facility will represent the largest dedicated production site for zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. Also: A new fuel program from PacLease.May 10, 2021WorkforceSoutheastern Freight, OnLine Freight tab new maintenance leadersSoutheastern Freight and OnLine Freight each have new maintenance leaders. Also: Werner driver wins prestigious safety award.May 9, 2021RegulationsTrucking calls on House Democrats to reject liability insurance hikeTrucking joins group petition asking members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reject an increase of motor carriers’ minimum liability insurance requirements. Also: Nikola expects to kick off BEV, fuel cell test with port partner.May 7, 2021BusinessLabor Dept.'s independent contractor rule withdrawnThe Department of Labor has officially withdrawn the late-Trump-era rulemaking that would have defined 'independent contractor' within the FLSA. Also: TuSimple partners with insurance firm to assess autonomous safety; Lytx cams optional on Volvo trucks.May 6, 2021Equipment controlsFormer FMCSA boss joins autonomous startupSelf-driving tech companies are becoming a popular landing spot for former USDOT leadership.May 5, 2021Previous PagePage 202 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
