CCJ StaffPay and benefitsD.M. Bowman drivers get record pay raiseD.M. Bowman plans to overhaul its bonus pay system. Bridgestone said it will increase prices by 8%. Quality Custom Distribution recently took delivery of a Volvo VNR Electric.April 5, 2021RegulationsUpdated CVSA out-of-service criteria now in effectFour small changes to CVSA's annually published handbook took effect Thursday. Also, thirteen fleets will participate in NACFE's Run on Less – Electric real-world test run; autonomous trucking firm lands more funding.April 2, 2021BusinessTruck driver shut down by FMCSA after multiple DUI arrestsThe Nevada-based trucker was arrested twice in 12 days for having a blood alcohol content much higher than the legal limit for commercial drivers. Also, Embark unveils new universal interface for truck OEMs; Yokohama raising tire prices.March 31, 2021AutonomousVolvo adds Aurora as autonomous partner to spur developmentVolvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with self-driving technology company Aurora to jointly develop autonomous trucks. Also, NATSO is helping spur expansion of EV charging stations; and fleets announce driver pay increases.March 31, 2021Economic trendsDriver turnover rate holding steady, truck parking push renewed in D.C.The turnover rate at less-than-truckload carriers dipped two percentage points in the fourth quarter to 12% on an annualized basis.March 30, 2021BusinessRecorded cargo theft incidents, average values increased in 2020Sensitech recorded a 23% increase in cargo theft volume and a 41% increase in average value in 2020 when compared to 2019. A Werner driver received CVSA's International Driver Excellence Award. Forward Air is increasing owner-operator pay.March 29, 2021BusinessNew ATA board intends to bridge gap between trucking, law enforcementATA launched a new Law Enforcement Advisory Board to help bolster the relationship between the trucking industry and law enforcement. Also, a CCJ Top 250 fleet announced an acquisition; and J.B. Hunt's load board is now integrated with a popular app.March 26, 2021AutonomousAutonomous truck firm Embark joins Arizona DOT to improve work zone safetyAutonomous trucking firm Embark is collaborating with the Arizona Department of Transportation to promote the safe interaction between automated commercial vehicles and highway work zones in the state. Also, Lion Electric gets 100-truck order.March 25, 2021RegulationsLegislation to relax HOS for ag, livestock haulers reintroducedNebraska Sen. Deb Fischer last week reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act, which would implement several changes to the hours of service rules for livestock and agricultural commodities haulers.March 24, 2021RegulationsCalifornia-based trucker shut down after crashing into houseFMCSA effectively shut down the trucker after investigation the crash and finding he falsified his medical certification twice. Also, Truckstop.com acquired a carrier onboarding firm; a large fleet opened two new terminals; and more.March 23, 2021Previous PagePage 206 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
