CCJ StaffIndustryDOT proposes change to drug-testing rulesThe proposal would "address unforeseen circumstances" with its oral fluid drug testing rule due to a lack of certified labs. Also: Wreaths Across America convoy under way; FMCSA eyes allowing hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers.December 9, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetworthy acquires parking violation management companyFleetworthy, which recently acquired weigh station bypass system provider Drivewyze, has now acquired a company that management parking violation and resolution in the New York metro area.December 6, 2024RegulationsWhat a second Trump administration means for truckingA number of issues are on the industry’s radar for possible change, including independent contractor classification, emissions regulations and much more.December 6, 2024EquipmentFMCSA denies fleet's request to install pulsating brake light moduleThe company's USDOT number is deactivated, and FMCSA said it lacks enough carrier and safety data to grant the waiver. Also: Fleet owners charged with COVID loan fraud; former company owner gets jail time for falsifying logs before fatal crash.December 6, 2024BusinessFormer fleet ops manager sentenced for embezzling $1.5MCalifornia's Gabriel Ruiz De Chavez was sentenced to 2 years, 9 months in prison for a multiyear embezzlement scheme. Also: DB Schenker rebrands Canadian LTL services; FMCSA's MCSAC meeting this month; more.December 5, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsCARB CTC certified telematics provider merges with fleet tracking companyZonar, which will now operate as part of the GPS Trackit portfolio, was the first telematics provider to become certified to participate in the California Air Resources Board's Clean Truck Check program.December 4, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMullen Group acquiring PNW | Odyssey Logistics acquires OctoChemThe acquisition further expands Mullen Group's real estate network in Canada. Also: Averitt names new VP of sales; Odyssey Logistics acquires OctoChem, Inc.; Transflo has launched the Transflo Wallet Fuel Card.December 4, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsPDI Technologies acquires Comdata Merchant Solutions businessComdata will retain operations of its truck stop payment acceptance network, including the fuel cards issued to trucking companies. Also: International names new CFO; Barr-Nunn a Top Pay Carrier for record 20th time.December 3, 2024CompaniesTrucking Cares Foundation donates $50K for hurricane reliefThe donation was made to North Carolina's Pardee Hospital Foundation to support its efforts to provide quality healthcare in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Also: Weber Logistics celebrating 100th anniversary.December 2, 2024RegulationsTruck-involved crash fatality estimates fallingNHTSA reported an estimated decline in fatalities in crashes involving large trucks. Also: Canada Cartage acquiring Coastal Pacific Xpress; Love's expands Speedco and truck wash network.November 29, 2024Previous PagePage 40 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 teamFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
