CCJ StaffEconomic trendsMexico passes China as top U.S. export partner, and that’s good news for freightA near-shoring effort isn't as simple as taking port freight and moving it cross-border.March 22, 2024Workforce'Transition Trucking' award program nominations openA Kenworth T680 is up for grabs in the program that recognizes the nation's top military veteran rookie trucker. Also: The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is hosting fundraising efforts at MATS this week.March 21, 2024Economic trendsTruck tonnage rebounded in FebruaryATA reported tonnage hauled was still down from a year ago, indicating the freight recession is ongoing. Also: Paccar Parts' TRP brand opened its 300th global store as it celebrates 30 years in business.March 20, 2024IndicatorsTrucking conditions better in January, yet challenges remainFreight rates and financing costs were less negative than December, while fuel costs were up, FTR reported. Also: International LT trucks recalled for turn signal issue; Mack accepting 2025 calendar submissions.March 19, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsTrimac Transportation has acquired Feldspar TruckingFeldspar Trucking has grown to 60 company drivers and a crew of contract carriers that specialize in the bulk transportation of feldspar, sand, clay and minerals.March 18, 2024TrucksMassive recall hits Kenworth, Peterbilt trucksMore than 116,000 trucks are included in the recall, stemming from an issue with the gear shifter and transmission. Also: New truck parking property open in Ohio; new trailer wrap raising awareness about fentanyl crisis.March 18, 2024RegulationsBill seeks to remove cost, redundancy from TWIC, hazmat certificationThe bill allows workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple TSA-managed credentialing programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.March 15, 2024CompaniesTCA names 15 transportation leaders to Elevate young exec programThe Elevate TCA Young Leadership Program brings together young leaders to further their trucking knowledge and thrive in their careers. Also: Torc Robotics names new CFO; International, Mack trucks recalled for separate issues.March 15, 2024TechnologyConsolidating fleet management tools to improve operationsAccording to a recent study by trucking tech firm Motive, nearly half of fleet managers use more than 10 individual tools to manage their operations, with nearly a third saying they use too many to count.March 15, 2024EmissionsCARB pushes 'Smog Check' testing deadline to 2025Truck owners get a six-month reprieve from emissions testing in California. Also: Alabama flatbedder tasks former DB Schenker exec with leading the company; Peterbilt adds new AMT to work truck models; NFI appoints new Canadian group president.March 14, 2024Previous PagePage 69 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
