CCJ StaffRegulationsCVSA sets dates for annual Brake Safety WeekThe annual inspection initiative in August will have a focus on brake drums and rotors, as inspectors conduct routine inspections on commercial vehicles. Also: California small-fleet owner charged in $2 million credit card fraud scheme.June 6, 2025Business$10 million staged-crash scheme busted in LouisianaThree arrests have been made in the case in which a trucking company employee helped stage a crash with another vehicle earleir this year. Also: Community colleges in California, Louisiana add CDL training programs.June 5, 2025CompaniesCanadian fleet Bowline Logistics names new CEOAlberta-based Bowline Logistics has named Delly McEwan as CEO, effective June 2. Also: Fleet owner gets 28-year prison sentence for drug distribution charges; PGT Trucking recognizes safe drivers; more.June 4, 2025TechnologyUber Freight's AI logistics network, fuel fraud solutions & moreNoregon's JPRO diagnostic software update includes a pre-scan to detect issues potentially affecting compliance with CARB's Clean Truck Check regulation.June 3, 2025BusinessJ.B. Hunt expands rail partnerships to launch new intermodal service in MexicoJ.B Hunt, with BNSF and Mexico's GMXT announced a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses. Also: Maverick raising pay for OTR glass division; 21K Western Stars recalled for battery issue, fire risk; Volvo issues battery-related recall; Mack MDs recalled over seat belts.June 3, 2025RegulationsLegislation looks to codify Trump's English proficiency executive orderThe bill, if passed, codify a requirement that truck drivers be able to sufficiently read and speak English. Also: Fleet owner pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud.June 2, 2025RegulationsFMCSA takes first deregulatory actionsTwo finals rules effective May 30 repeal outdated motor carrier routing regulations and amend the FMCSRs to remove a duplicative provision. Also: Judge allows NYC's congestion pricing program to continue through litigation.May 30, 2025Economic trendsFTR: Market conditions remained neutral for shippers in MarchFTR's Shippers' Conditions Index showed slight improvement from February but remained neutral. Also: Texas Trucking Association Foundation awards $115K in scholarships; Ohio to close two I-75 rest areas for replacement.May 29, 2025TrucksKroger drivers vote to go on strike at Georgia DC30 CDL drivers voted by a 96% margin to join the Teamsters union last year. Also: Paccar's TX-12 PRO automated transmission now available with the MX-13 engine for Kenworth’s T680, T880 and W990 models; Port of Savannah launches new app to help truck drivers.May 28, 2025RegulationsAnti-freight-fraud bill clears Senate committeeA bill that would allow FMCSA to assess civil penalties against fraudulent actors and more cleared its first hurdle in Congress. Also: Averitt adds regional carrier partner on West Coast; two Southeastern Freight Lines terminals celebrating 40th anniversary.May 26, 2025Previous PagePage 22 of 214Next PageTop StoriesBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firm
