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Covenant completes rebranding to Covenant Logistics Group
The company says the new name represents its transition to a "true logistics provider." Also: Penske dedicates new classroom at Maryland tech school; Parcel delivery company recognized for recent expansion; Volvo gets large electric truck order in Europe.
October 7, 2021
Soza Trucking builds solid foundation in car haul
The first here in our series of 10 profiles of Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists tells the story of C.G. Soza, owner-operator of four-tractor Soza Trucking, out of California, and how he flexed business acumen to grow with car haul against the odds.
October 6, 2021
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Boyle Transportation acquired by healthcare supply chain management firm
Boyle Transportation, who just last week was named one of the Truckload Carriers Association's Best Fleets to Drive For for the second consecutive year, joins a Toronto-based healthcare supply chain specialist.
October 5, 2021
Business
Cheema Freightlines acquires Montana-based 3PL
Cheema Freightlines and Cheema Logistics Founder and CEO Harman Cheema said he expects the acquisition to further bolster Cheema’s footprint in the logistics market.
October 5, 2021
Business
8 tips to save on fleet costs
Keeping track of costs can be harrowing, especially the incidental ones.
October 4, 2021
Business
How a sleeper upgrade boosts one owner-op's quality of life, business
Independent 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, 2021
Technology
Fleets see productivity drop after increasing driver pay
Large fleets have seen driver availability decrease after giving raises. Executives from the largest fleets shared this and other insights during the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Las Vegas.
September 30, 2021
Regulations
North Dakota's HOS waiver for livestock haulers extended
The record drought in the state prompted Gov. Doug Burgum to extend the waiver for haulers of livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: Former CCJ Innovator of the Year earns industry recognition.
September 30, 2021
Business
ACT: Freight volumes, rates remain strong despite August dip
ACT Research's For-Hire Trucking Index for August saw a drop in volumes and pricing, despite a strong supply-demand balance. Also: Kodiak announces fourth-gen autonomous truck; Maverick offering new sign-on bonuses; Penske's new Fort Worth facility.
September 29, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions
How to avoid driver turnover in M&A proceedings
"Information breeds confidence and silence breeds fear." When drivers don't know what's going on with the sale of the company, they're likely to assume the worst. Here's how to find solid partners for M&A and how to make sure it's a happy marriage.
September 28, 2021
Business
Are owner-operators a legal landmine for fleets? Attorney weighs in
Recent court rulings cast doubt on the future of the owner-operator model in trucking. It may take a Supreme Court ruling to settle the dispute.
September 28, 2021
Business
Diesel increases to highest national average since 2014
The latest week's average of $3.406 per gallon nationwide is the highest since December 2014. Also: Daimler recalls approximately 460 Freightliner Cascadias for a potential exhaust issue; Eroad seeks driver award nominees; Crete increasing driver pay.
September 28, 2021
Business
ATA: Truck tonnage up for first time since March
ATA's seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in August, which was the first monthly increase since March. Also: Embark forms advisory board for autonomous development; Volvo adds electric fleet charging start-up as partner.
September 23, 2021
Regulations
DOT wants feedback on supply chain challenges
The U.S. DOT is asking the trucking industry for information about current and future supply chain disruptions and challenges. Also: Autonomous tech firm Embark partners with ZF for steering system; FedEx Freight increasing shipping rates in 2022.
September 22, 2021
Technology
project44 acquiring last-mile delivery and Customer Experience company, Convey
With Convey, project44 now connects more than 880 global shippers and third-party logistics providers with a network of 113,000 carriers, 2.6 million assets and more than 9 billion last-mile shipment events.
September 21, 2021
Maintenance
Steering issue prompts recall of over 100,000 Freightliner Cascadias
The recall is due to a steering component that could come loose, resulting in a complete loss of steering. Also: Truck stops push for extension of biodiesel tax credit; Insurtech firm partners with Indemnity Insurance; Utility recalls 260 reefer trailers.
September 21, 2021
Business
Trucking company owner, former reality TV star gets 17 years in prison for Ponzi scheme, PPP loan fraud
Maurice Fayne, who owned Flame Trucking and starred on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” got 17.5 years in prison and was ordered to pay nearly $4.5 million in restitution. Also: Border Patrol agents stop truck allegedly smuggling 50 immigrants near Laredo.
September 20, 2021
Workforce
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September 16, 2021
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