CCJ StaffBattery electricWhat impact will electric trucks have on carriers' insurance rates?Electric trucks are expensive to repair, and motor carriers can expect that to be reflected in BEV insurance premiums for the time being.May 9, 2024WorkforceFleet's request to bring CLP holders into under-21 pilot deniedPitt Ohio petitioned FMCSA to allow CLP holders under the age of 21 to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program. Also: STG Logistics extends CSX partnership; intermodal fleet acquires brokerage; more.May 9, 2024RegulationsFMCSA extends emergency declaration related to Baltimore bridge collapseThe declaration, which applies to carriers providing specific direct assistance to the emergency, is now in effect through June 8. Also: Bill calls on more oversight from USPS of contract carriers; FMCSA's Our Roads, Our Safety campaign ongoing this week.May 8, 2024CompaniesUnion okays deal with DTNA, avoids strikeDTNA union ratifies new labor deal. Also: United Road names new VP; Mullen Group completes ContainerWorld deal.May 7, 2024WorkforceJ.B. Hunt recognizes multi-million-mile safe driversThe company honored 54 drivers last week for achieving two, three, four and five million miles driven without a preventable accident. Also: St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund hosting inaugural virtual 5K fundraiser.May 6, 2024BusinessCross-border freight on the rise at both bordersWith Mexico becoming the U.S.' largest trade partner, cross-border freight moved by trucks is on the rise.May 3, 2024Hydrogen fuel cellNew NorCAL ZERO project to deploy 30 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in OaklandThe project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 units of Hyundai's Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks. Also: FMCSA looking to incorporate new CVSA handbook into regs by reference; new fuel card accepted at TA.May 3, 2024WorkforceHigh school trucking program instructor up for big awardThe creator of a trucking program at a California high school is one of five teachers competing for a national Teacher of the Year title. Also: Covenant names new Chief Operating Officer; Boss Truck Shop offering free inspections ahead of Roadcheck.May 2, 2024BusinessTCA launches new 'Drivers’ Choice Awards' carrier recognition programThe new program will recognize the best carrier workplaces in trucking based on truck driver feedback and satisfaction. Also: Driver faces big prison sentence for cocaine charges; registration open for FMCSA Registration Modernization meeting; more.May 1, 2024RegulationsFMCSA shuts down driver for multiple alcohol violationsThe driver also violated an out-of-service order he received following a hit-and-run crash. Also: Ryder expands cross-border operations with new facility in El Paso; Calif.-based fleet expands partial truckload footprint nationwide.April 30, 2024Previous PagePage 64 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
