CCJ StaffCompaniesOdyssey Logistics announces move to unified Odyssey brandThe company is looking to further integrating its diverse offerings across its four core divisions. Also: Old Dominion announces general rate increase; Georgia fuel tax suspended through Nov. 29; Mack, Freightliner trucks recalled.November 14, 2023WorkforceDrivers at three 10 Roads Express terminals vote to unionizeThe Teamsters announced 36 drivers at three 10 Roads Express locations in Iowa and Nebraska voted to join the union. Also: Iowa extends weight exemption for certain ag haulers; Drivewyze expands into eastern Canada.November 13, 2023RegulationsCan a mileage-based user fee replace fuel taxes?Fuel taxes are the primary funding source for America’s Highway Trust Fund, but that's no longer meeting infrastructure funding needs. The Eastern Transportation Coalition is bringing trucking's voice to the table in exploring a mileage-based fee.November 10, 2023BusinessCargo theft up 59% in third quarterCargoNet reported that cargo theft's 2023 increase continued through the third quarter, rising 59% year over year. Also: J.J. Keller has launched a new accident investigation training service; brokerage Valley Companies names new VP.November 10, 2023RegulationsHighway safety Senate hearing highlights truck parking shortageA Senate subcommittee discussed Tuesday the truck parking shortage, speed limiters and more. Meanwhile, trucking orgs and others penned a letter to Senators urging passage of truck parking legislation. Also: New ADAS features on Kenworth T680s; more.November 9, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsCRST acquiring BCB TransportCRST has acquired Mansfield, Texas-based 275-truck BCB Transport. Also: ConMet acquiring TruckLabs, TruckWings. J.B. Hunt's Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking; Transition Trucking public voting open; Smith System acquired.November 8, 2023BusinessJ.B. Hunt, BNSF seek to shift millions of loads from highway to railJ.B. Hunt estimates that as many as 7 to 11 million loads could go from over-the-road truck service to intermodal service by rail.November 7, 2023TechnologyPreventing catalytic converter theft, solutions for charging electric vehicles and moreAlso: S2Q Systems partners with Front to enable customers to manage incoming freight quote requests, and supply chain management and automation software provider Transflo is now offering the Bestpass toll management and payment platform.November 7, 2023TrucksSeat belt issue prompts recall of 3,800 KenworthsThe majority of trucks impacted are W900 models, as well as some T800 and T660 units. Also: Wreaths Across America "Escort to Arlington" to consist of 13 tractor-trailers; Mack recalling 17 trucks equipped with recalled nat-gas Cummins engine.November 7, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsHirschbach sells its yard spotting business to Lazer LogisticsLazer Logistics is North America’s largest provider of outsourced end-to-end yard management.November 6, 2023Previous PagePage 86 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
