Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Alternative powerHighway funding, infrastructure challenges await as EVs become more popularAn already struggling Highway Trust Fund will face more shortfalls without some kind of use-tax on electric cars and trucks. As the U.S. moves toward more electric vehicles, the country will have to address its current electricity infrastructure.October 14, 2021RegulationsCalifornia Trucking Association's AB 5 lawsuit still pending with Supreme CourtDespite reports, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear CTA's case to determine if the FAAAA preempts the California law. The State of California still has a week to file a petition in the case before SCOTUS considers hearing it.October 5, 2021BusinessHow a sleeper upgrade boosts one owner-op's quality of life, businessIndependent owner-operator Debbie Desiderato won the TransFIX My Rig driver appreciation sweepstakes for a sleeper makeover. She talks about how the upgrade improves her life on the road and her bottom line in this week's 10-44 webisode.September 30, 2021Alternative powerHow fleets can adapt to inevitable proliferation of electric, alt-fuel trucksWith electrification of the U.S. commercial vehicle market imminent, the total cost of ownership of electric trucks is falling. There are also other opportunities available to fleets to help reduce the initial cost of purchasing electric trucks.September 16, 2021WorkforceDriver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention effortsThree truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.September 2, 2021BusinessDillon Logistics abruptly closes doors after 41 yearsThe company has yet to issue a formal announcement, but a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CCJ Wednesday the Burr Ridge, Illinois-based fleet's closure. According to CCJ data, Dillon owned 323 trucks and employed 341 drivers.September 1, 2021BusinessOwner-ops, small-fleet owners optimistic about business prospects down the roadSeveral small-fleet owners and owner-ops at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show last month were encouraged by the ongoing strong freight market and felt good times would continue in the coming years. They were, however, wary of looming electrification.August 19, 2021Trip planningUsing navigation systems to boost safety, efficiencyWhile commercial navigation systems are helpful for keeping truck drivers on legal routes, certain systems also give fleets more utility to not only get drivers where they need to go, but also help the driver avoid potentially dangerous situations.August 5, 2021RegulationsMore than 6,700 trucks, 2,000 drivers placed OOS during RoadcheckInspectors removed 6,710 commercial vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways – a 16.5% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate – over the three-day period.August 3, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsUber Freight to acquire 3PL Transplace for $2.25BThe companies said the buyout will give carriers the ability to work directly with shippers and access high-quality freight across multiple service lines, including intermodal, cross-border and LTL.July 22, 2021Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsRepeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'The GHG3 final rule had been derided as a de facto electric truck mandate.EmissionsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsBusinessHyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleetMergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Marten's intermodal businessBusinessSchneider's business is booming at the border
