CCJ StaffEconomic trendsFTR: Market conditions remained neutral for shippers in MarchFTR's Shippers' Conditions Index showed slight improvement from February but remained neutral. Also: Texas Trucking Association Foundation awards $115K in scholarships; Ohio to close two I-75 rest areas for replacement.May 29, 2025TrucksKroger drivers vote to go on strike at Georgia DC30 CDL drivers voted by a 96% margin to join the Teamsters union last year. Also: Paccar's TX-12 PRO automated transmission now available with the MX-13 engine for Kenworth’s T680, T880 and W990 models; Port of Savannah launches new app to help truck drivers.May 28, 2025RegulationsAnti-freight-fraud bill clears Senate committeeA bill that would allow FMCSA to assess civil penalties against fraudulent actors and more cleared its first hurdle in Congress. Also: Averitt adds regional carrier partner on West Coast; two Southeastern Freight Lines terminals celebrating 40th anniversary.May 26, 2025WorkforceNew research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problemNew research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.May 23, 2025Business'Unprecedented' cargo theft activity prompts Memorial Day weekend warningCargo theft activity over recent Memorial Day weekends has increased, prompting a warning from theft recording firm CargoNet. Also: ATA's Truck Tonnage Index declined in April, while FTR's Trucking Conditions Index turned positive for March.May 23, 2025RegulationsTruck parking shortage contributed to fatal 2023 crash: NTSBNTSB investigators determined a bus driver's fatigue was the probable cause of the crash, but the truck parking shortage was a contributing factor. Also: Crowley's Land Transportation division gets new VP; Oregon launches online oversized permitting site.May 22, 2025Equipment controlsAurora puts operator back in 'driverless' operationsAurora has agreed to a request from an OEM partner to put an operator in the driver's seat for its "driverless" autonomous hauls in Texas. Also: OOIDA voices concern over budget reconciliation bill; Pitt Ohio opens new maritime terminal in Virginia.May 21, 2025CompaniesUnited Road names next CEORyan Kraft will step into the role to succeed past CEO Mark Anderson. Also: Troopers in six states watching for seat belt use over next week.May 20, 2025RegulationsMembers of Congress push for task force on staged accident fraudSeven House Republicans sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the creation of a task force to cut down on staged accident fraud targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Texas-based truck driver who pled guilty to illegally smuggling migrants gets max sentence.May 16, 2025HomePAM Transport president stepping downJoe Vitiritto is stepping down as president and CEO of PAM Transport. Also: NYC expanding weigh-in-motion for overweight violations; Pennsylvania looks to allow milk haulers to operate during winter highway restrictions.May 15, 2025Previous PagePage 9 of 200Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
