CCJ StaffBusinessFormer Celadon exec joins ArcBest boardThom Albrecht served Celadon as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.July 24, 2025Economic trendsTrucking activity dipped in June: ATAATA reported that truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% in June after falling 0.1% in May. Also: Electric charging station coming to NYC's Hunts Point, as Mack delivers first LR Electric refuse truck; South Dakota highway restrictions upcoming.July 24, 2025TrucksOregon wildfires prompt HOS waiver for relief effortsOregon wildfires prompt HOS relief for truck drivers providing direct assistance. Also: new Mack Protect active safety and collision mitigation system is available in three packages with increasing levels of protection.July 23, 2025TechnologyAI, fintech, and routing innovations drive industry efficiencyThe push for digital transformation is accelerating, with key players rolling out new technologies designed to make freight management faster, smarter, and more efficient from end to end.July 22, 2025RegulationsNYC looking to create overnight truck parking areasThe New York City Council passed a bill that's awaiting the mayor's signature that will require the city's DOT to create overnight truck parking areas in industrial business zones. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands presence in Ohio; ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council gets new leadershipJuly 22, 2025RegulationsDOT kicks off next highway bill process with request for public feedbackWith the current highway funding authorization set to expire Sept. 30, 2026, the DOT and Congress are beginning the legislative process for the next highway bill. Also: Averitt donates $20K to Texas flood relief.July 21, 2025BusinessCargoNet: Theft activity jumped 13% in Q2 over 2024CargoNet reported a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a 10% increase from the first quarter of 2025. Also: Hawaii gets CDL testing exemption from FMCSA; 850,000th truck rolls off of Daimler's Cleveland, North Carolina, production plant.July 18, 2025WorkforceAveritt announces record pay raises for drivers, associatesAveritt (No. 24 on CCJ Top 250) is investing in its team with substantial pay increases for drivers, dock associates, and more. This move comes as driver wages continue to be a major operational cost for trucking companies.July 17, 2025RegulationsDOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking fundingThe U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.July 17, 2025RegulationsNew Indiana law takes aim at 'predatory' towingThe new law, effective as of July 1, addresses police towing rotations, invoice itemization requirements and more. Also: North Carolina predatory towing bill signed into law; New York-based On Time Trucking receives ISO certification for warehousing, distribution operations.July 16, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 201Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
