CCJ StaffIndicatorsHow freight rates, capacity, fuel impacted market conditions in SeptemberAccording to FTR, the market was down for carriers, while it improved for shippers during the month. Also: Drug testing firm to begin training for oral fluid specimen collection; Estes unveils diabetes awareness trailer wrap.November 28, 2024Government affairsTrump's Energy Secretary pick a fossil fuel 'pragmatist'Liberty Energy founder and CEO Chris Wright has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Energy. Also: Registration opens for ATA's annual TMC event; Nextran Truck Centers acquires Midwest Mack dealer group.November 27, 2024TechnologyAI with a focus on logistics, an expanded payments network to include Mexican pesos and moreIn this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, we’ll take a look at a new driver coaching solution, an AI-powered platform for shippers and carriers, Geotab’s latest marketplace partner and the expansion of a carrier payments provider.November 26, 2024Preventable or NotWas this trucker's near-miss collision preventable?A trucker has to take evasive maneuvers to avoid hitting a runaway dump truck on an icy road.November 26, 2024BusinessCargoNet warns of Thanksgiving cargo theft increaseThe cargo theft recording firm tracked 174 theft incidents over the last five Thanksgiving holiday periods. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-fleet ZEV transition; Saia opens new Michigan terminal; fleet seeks approval for pulsating brake lights.November 25, 2024CybersecurityDriver privacy: Are fleets violating lawfully protected rights?Fleets have deployed numerous tech solutions inside the cab to boost safety, but they could be violating federally protected rights of the driver.November 22, 2024Government affairsBill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advancesThe Senate passed the bill on Thursday to allow workers to use one valid background check for multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: FMCSA extends comment period for broker rule delay; Groendyke's brake-regs waiver renewed.November 22, 2024IndicatorsTruck tonnage improved in October, as market forecast shows optimismATA reported its Truck Tonnage Index increased from September to October. Also: FTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed a decline for September, but the firm's outlook is for positive readings on the horizon; fleet owner guilty of Ponzi scheme; more.November 21, 2024Safety & ComplianceSpeeding, seat belt use among top trucker violations during Operation Safe Driver WeekWhile nearly 6,000 tickets/citations and warnings were issued to commercial and passenger drivers during the initiative, 4,000 of those were to truckers. Also: Fleet owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; Averitt names new VP; new Landstar facility opens.November 20, 2024Safety & ComplianceThree ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices listThe Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.November 19, 2024Previous PagePage 41 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
