CCJ StaffPreventable or NotTrucks collide at icy intersection. Was this crash preventable?Two trucks in icy conditions slide into each another at an intersection.January 27, 2021BusinessLarge fleet announces pay boost for expedited teamsCRST announced a pay increase for its expedited teams division that raises earning potential by up to 10 cents per mile. Also: DOT will accept submissions for its annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award contest.January 27, 2021BusinessBiden appoints new FMCSA deputy administratorMeera Joshi, who formerly ran a high-profile department overseeing taxi and ride-sharing services in New York City, was appointed as deputy administrator of FMCSA. Also: Western Flyer Express co-founder announces retirement.January 26, 2021BusinessTFI acquiring UPS Freight for $800 millionApproximately 90% of the acquired business will operate independently within TFI International’s LTL business segment under its new name, “TForce Freight,” while acquired dedicated truckload assets will join TFI’s truckload business segment, TFI said.January 25, 2021MaintenanceSteer tire issue prompts recall of certain Freightliner Cascadia modelsDaimler Trucks North America is recalling over 4,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential issue with certain steer tires. Also: Indiana's oversize/overweight permitting system will be down next week.January 25, 2021RegulationsBiden administration freezes regulations pending reviewThe Biden administration issued a memo Wednesday calling for a regulatory freeze on all rulemakings to give the administration a chance to review them before the take effect. Also: Pete Buttigieg's nomination hearing is being held today.January 21, 2021BusinessCourt upholds trucking's exemption to Calif. rest break lawsA federal court has sided with the DOT in exempting trucking companies from California state laws that required motor carriers to provide paid rest breaks to truck operators. Werner announced an investment in autonomous tech firm TuSimple.January 20, 2021BusinessFMCSA names drivers on new advisory panelFMCSA announced 25 reps from the truck and bus sectors to serve as a new panel to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). U.S. Xpress announces changes to senior leadership team.January 19, 2021BusinessLarge flatbed fleet announces significant pay increase for driversMelton Truck Lines is increasing tarp pay for its drivers. ITI has released a new video to help drivers navigate protests that spill onto highways.January 18, 2021RegulationsFMCSA looking into adding more split-sleeper options, announces updated fines for violationsFMCSA has proposed a pilot program to test more split sleeper berth options for truck drivers. The agency also released its inflation-adjusted fines for violations of trucking regulations.January 15, 2021Previous PagePage 211 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
