Kevin JonesBusinessKnight ‘ready and willing’ to buy USA Truck; offers $9 per sharePhoenix-based truckload carrier Knight Transportation has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of long-struggling USA Truck Inc. for $9.00 per share in cash, but Knight has been unable to persuade USA’s board to accept the deal.September 26, 2013BusinessLTL carrier R+L settles allegations of cigarette traffickingProsecutors in New York have reached an agreement with one of the nation’s largest trucking companies in an ongoing investigation into trafficking untaxed, “native-brand” cigarettes in the state.September 25, 2013BusinessBackground reports on Navy Yard shooter, NSA leaker, truckers from same companyThe government contractor that performed the background check on Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis in 2007 and that also vetted NSA leaker Edward Snowden is part of the same company that handles DAC reports for the trucking industry.September 23, 2013BusinessCarriers need to leverage tight market, lock in improvements at the dockDrivers aren’t complaining about their companies; They’re upset with the way they’re treated by shippers and receivers. So, if carriers truly want to show drivers that they’re appreciated, it’s time to make sure customers treat drivers with decency and respect.September 17, 2013BusinessDisrespect of drivers at shipping dock outweighs carrier appreciationWith National Truck Driver Appreciation Week coming up, let me be the first to say ‘thanks, driver’ – but also that I’m not sure this official celebration is worthwhile. If trucking companies really want drivers to be happy and productive, it’s time to get tough with customers.September 12, 2013BusinessAnalysis of CSA data finds enforcement ‘hot spots,’ disparitiesWould a map that pinpoints areas where commercial vehicle enforcement is particularly aggressive, along with the targeted trucking regulations, come in handy for a fleet and its drivers?September 6, 2013BusinessTrucking costs fall in 2012, under pressure moving forward, report saysThe average cost of operating a truck was down slightly in 2012, according to a newly updated benchmark report by the American Transportation Research Institute. But high fuel costs and pressure to increase driver pay point to growing costs for the trucking industry in the near future, says the study, “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.”September 5, 2013BusinessLabor Day: Working hard and hardly workingIn honor of the national holiday, here’s a round-up of recent headlines suitable for the occasion, including an unusual atlas of the U.S.; Teamster jokes; tales of greedy, spying CEOs; and some sobering statistics about how comparatively dangerous it is to be a professional truck driver.September 2, 2013BusinessCSA: Time to cover up the drawing boardWe’re coming up on the third anniversary of CSA 2010, yet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration still insists on publishing carrier scores that have little to do with crash risk. Many in trucking want to know why the government would mislead the public on something as essential as carrier safety.August 29, 2013BusinessDOT posts 2014-2018 plan, seeks commentThe U.S. Department of Transportation is looking at the big picture, and is asking the public for their thoughts on making transportation more efficient and safer.August 27, 2013Previous PagePage 27 of 29Next PageTop StoriesBusinessHow to sell a trucking company: Maximizing buyer interest requires reducing perceived risk, analysts sayBesides ensuring your financial books are in order, it’s important to build trust between buyer and seller.Driver coaching and scorecardingDrivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outwardTest DrivesQuick spin: Pete's electric Model 579Recruiting & retentionTrucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most driversFeatured SponsorDownload the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist