CCJ StaffAlternative powerDaimler, Volvo launching fuel-cell joint venture next weekVolvo Group and Daimler Truck AG on April 29 will officially launch the previously announced cellcentric, a fuel-cell joint venture. Also: Fleet announces significant driver pay increase; Love's expanding into renewable diesel with new partnership.April 23, 2021Economic trendsShippers Conditions hit low point of pandemic in February, FTR reportsThe weakened shipping conditions in February were severely impacted by tight capacity and high rates, FTR said. Also: Mack and Volvo are opening a new EV-focused training hub in California.April 22, 2021RegulationsFMCSA wants to further delay electronic medical certification rule's implementationThe rule's implementation was previously delayed until June 2021, and FMCSA now wants it delayed until 2025. Also: Kinedyne offering cargo securement training ahead of Roadcheck.April 21, 2021TechnologyTop 5 signs you've been hacked. What comes next?It takes transportation companies 192 days, on average, to detect they've been breached. Can you spot the warning signs?April 20, 2021BusinessWerner, Carter Express drivers named TA-Petro Citizen DriversThe two drivers will have truck stops dedicated in their names at locations of their choosing. Also: The IRS has increased the meal tax deduction for businesses; IKEA Canada adding EV trucks to new last-mile venture.April 20, 2021BusinessSignificant liability insurance hike floated again in CongressA bill that would tie truck owners’ minimum liability insurance requirements to medical care cost inflation has been reintroduced in the U.S. House.April 19, 2021Alternative powerDOE announces SuperTruck 3 initiativeThe SuperTruck 3 initiative includes a $100M funding opportunity for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, along with $62M for EV infrastructure and lower emissions for on- and off-road vehicles.April 16, 2021Economic trends'Pressure' building in the trailer marketThere have been reports of shortages of flatbed trailers in some regions as industrial and housing sectors improve.April 15, 2021RegulationsBiden announces pick for FMCSA AdministratorFMCSA's current acting administrator, Meera Joshi, will have to be confirmed by the Senate before officially being named FMCSA Administrator. Also: Yellow announces leadership changes; and Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists named.April 15, 2021Alternative powerCalifornia foodservice fleet ordering 14 Volvo VNR Electric trucksQuality Custom Distribution will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years, representing the largest single purchasing commitment of the Volvo electric trucks to date.April 14, 2021Previous PagePage 204 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
