CCJ StaffTrucksSlay Transportation driver named top military vet rookie truckerFor winning the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, Brandon Meredith, a 20-year Army veteran, won a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition.December 21, 2023Economic trendsTruck tonnage fell in NovemberATA's Truck Tonnage Index saw a 1% decrease in November from October. Also: FTR reported its Trucking Conditions Index improved in October from September due to falling fuel prices; fleet collects, delivers Toys for Tots.December 21, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Forward Air's final-mile divisionForward Air Final Mile, which will now operate under the Hub Group Final Mile brand, provides residential final-mile delivery and installation of big and bulky goods, with a focus on appliances.December 20, 2023AutonomousFormer Schneider exec, FMCSA admin join driverless truck startupStack AV, a developer of autonomous trucking solutions, announced Wednesday the formation of its Safety Advisory Council.December 20, 2023Growth strategiesWho were the winner's of Yellow's terminal auction?The bidders’ asset purchase agreements were signed the week of Dec. 4.December 20, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reinstates another ELDThe PowerTrucks ELD was one of 10 removed from the list on Dec. 1, and the second one to make it back on FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Also: Canada Cartage opens new terminal; Women in Trucking seeks Driver of the Year noms; more.December 20, 2023RegulationsFormer acting FMCSA boss joining LTL trade groupFormer FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen has been named NMFTA Chief Strategy Officer.December 19, 2023Technology5G smart shipping labels that function as tracking devices and generate inventory countsAlso: a new feature on a data capture application that provides delivery receipts for shippers, TCA’s newest iteration of its learning management system and Bosch’s successful launch of its digital logistics platform in the U.S.December 19, 2023MaintenanceGreat Dane trailers recalledGreat Dane trailers recalled; Canadian Driver of the Year crowned.December 19, 2023RegulationsFleet owner, companies sentenced for ECM 'tunes' to bypass emissions controlsA Rhode Island fleet owner who also owned a diesel tuning shop was sentenced for violating the Clean Air Act. Also: Fleet operators can buy discounted DOT physicals through end of 2023 for use in Q1 2024.December 18, 2023Previous PagePage 81 of 215Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersThe court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.BusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
