CCJ StaffRegulationsSmall-fleet owner banned from operating by FMCSA after multiple violationsThe owner of two small Montana-based trucking companies was effectively shut down after allowing a 16-year-old to drive a truck across state lines, among other safety violations. Also: HHG mover pleads guilty to scam conspiracy.February 11, 2021BusinessRush Enterprises partners with Locomation on autonomous truck maintenanceAutonomous trucking firm Locomation is partnering with Rush Enterprises, which will become a primary install and provide maintenance for Locomation’s autonomous tech. Also: Fleet owner sentenced for falsifying ELDs; large fleet starts minimum weekly pay.February 10, 2021BusinessDiesel prices surge back to pre-pandemic levelsFuel prices have increased for 14 consecutive weeks, rising back to pre-pandemic levels during that time. And other news: Indiana's oversize/overweight permitting system is back online this week.February 9, 2021BusinessTrucking employment dipped in January – a first since AprilThe Department of Labor reports jobs at for-hire trucking companies fell from December to January, which is the first drop in jobs since April 2020. Also: Goodyear announces investment in TuSimple; and TA now offering Spireon trailer telematics installs.February 8, 2021BusinessDaimler spinning off truck businessDaimler AG announced this week it will split its commercial vehicle business from its luxury car operation later this year. Also: Cummins and Isuzu are partnering on a mid-range diesel powertrain. Volvo and Mack Financial are piloting insurtech services.February 5, 2021BusinessBand of trucking groups ask House to reject higher insurance minimumsMore than 20 state trucking associations and a number of other trucking-related groups penned a letter to members of Congress asking them to reject increases to trucking liability insurance minimums. Also: DOL is proposing to delay its contractor rule.February 4, 2021RegulationsAnnual Roadcheck inspection blitz to focus on lighting, HOS complianceCVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 4-6, and inspectors will give special focus to lighting systems and drivers' hours of service. Also: TFI announces another acquisition; Henniff purchases Canadian liquid bulk carrier.February 3, 2021TechnologyKnight-Swift acquires driver workflow platform EleosKnight-Swift acquired a majority stake in Eleos, a tech firm that provides a driver workflow management app for the trucking industry. Also: U.S. Xpress announced a telematics partnership with Platform Science.February 2, 2021BusinessWerner selling global freight forwarding businessWerner Enterprises is selling its Werner Global Logistics international freight forwarding services for international ocean and air shipments to Scan Global Logistics Group. Also: A flatbed fleet is increasing pay for drivers.January 29, 2021TrucksVolvo launches Volvo Energy focused on commercial vehicle electrificationVolvo Energy that will focus on commercial vehicle electrification by strengthening the company's battery and charging infrastructure offerings. Also: A new AI-enabled dual dashcam from Teletrac Navman; Lytx adds 'unassigned miles' ELD support.January 28, 2021Previous PagePage 210 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
