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More indictments, guilty pleas announced in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme

Two more guilty pleas and seven new indictments bring the staged-accident fraud scheme's total to 40 indictments and 27 guilty pleas. Also: Postal fleet tests T680 Next Gen with natural gas engine; Transflo expands document management service.

September 16, 2021

Former Celadon exec: Industry 'close to having enough drivers'

Most relevant labor and payroll data suggests trucking industry employment across the board is at or near pre-pandemic levels.

September 15, 2021

trucks and trailers being loaded at a warehouse

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Knight-Swift entering carrier services market

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September 14, 2021

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Large fleet raises pay for independent contractors

Bay & Bay Transportation is giving contractors a 30 cpm boost in pay. Also: Echo Global Logistics acquired by private equity firm; California Freightliner and Western Star dealership upgrades facility; first Canadian fleet orders electric Kenworth T680E.

September 13, 2021

Bay And Bay Trucks

A&R Logistics rebrands as Quantix

The CCJ Top 250 carrier will retire the names of its seven subsidiaries in favor of the new name. Also: TCA seeks nominations for "Best Fleets" contest; man sentenced for falsifying military papers for CDL waivers; trucker sentenced for disability fraud.

September 10, 2021

Preparedness, communication key to mitigating the effects of a weather event on fleets and maximizing opportunity

Carriers can predict seasonality, but planning for a natural disaster takes more forethought, especially when it comes to servicing customers while potentially taking on good-paying relief and recovery work.

September 9, 2021

semi-trucks driving on a highway during a rainstorm

Truck driver shut down by FMCSA after crash, failed breathalyzer tests

The Massachusetts-licensed truck driver crashed his truck, left the scene of the accident on foot, then was found with a BAC more than 5 times the legal limit for commercial vehicle operators. Also: East Coast fleets begin transition to electric.

September 8, 2021

Tyson mandates vaccinations as other major players push anti-COVID measures

The heated debate over vaccine mandates has spilled over into the trucking industry with some shippers and major players now requiring drivers to be vaccinated, with Tyson Foods chiefly among them.

September 7, 2021

First U.S.-based ELD provider added to Canadian registry

With the addition of the apollo ELD, the Transport Canada's ELD registry list now includes four devices. Also: Old Dominion sees loads, revenue jump; Southeast Mack Trucks dealer expands into Midwest with acquisition.

September 7, 2021

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Finalists named for Transition Trucking military vet rookie trucker award

The winner of the award will receive a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper that features the complete Paccar Powertrain with Paccar MX-13 engine

September 6, 2021

The winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will drive away in a new Kenworth T680.

Biden blames major jobs report miss on COVID as trucking pulls ahead

Though trucking emerged with positive growth, the overall jobs report for August shows a roughly 68% plunge from analysts' forecast which President Joe Biden blamed on the COVID resurgence.

September 3, 2021

Drivewyze demonstrates automated roadside inspections

The e-Inspections would automate many parts of a normal roadside inspection, saving time for fleets and drivers. Also: Nikola partners with Bosch for fuel-cell production; Bison adds two BEV trucks for cross-border operations.

September 3, 2021

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FMCSA extends CDL, med certification COVID waivers

In addition to extending the COVID HOS waiver, FMCSA is also extending COVID waivers related to truck drivers' CDLs and medical certifications. Also: Prepare for increased cargo theft activity this weekend; Hyliion intros upgraded hybrid powertrain.

September 2, 2021

CargoNet has recorded 137 cargo theft incidents in the five previous Labor Day periods.

Dillon Logistics abruptly closes doors after 41 years

The 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, 2021

Dillon Logistics ceased operations as of Sept. 1.

Economic trends

Diesel fuel faces pricing pressure in Ida's wake

The storm has already taken about 13% of U.S. refining capacity offline, according to AAA. Also: Penske rolling out new EV pilot; Kenworth project will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles.

August 31, 2021

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Hurricane Ida prompts HOS relief for emergency haulers in six states

FMCSA is allowing extra drive time for relief haulers. Also: Uber Freight's Powerloop carrier base is growing; CVSA training classes return to in-person with roadside inspection driver requirements course.

August 30, 2021

Former Scania exec appointed new Navistar CEO

Mathias Carlbaum has been appointed CEO and President of Navistar, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Persio Lisboa, who has held the position since July 2020. Also: OOIDA calls on Dept. of Commerce to address driver turnover, retention; more.

August 26, 2021

Pottle's Transportation driver earns top honors in virtual truck driving championships

Ron Round was crowned the winner of the Bendix-sponsored American Trucking Associations 2021 National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships. Also: FTR hosting 14 webinars in September in lieu of in-person Transportation Conference.

August 25, 2021

Ron Round (left) was named the Grand Champion of the ATA National Truck Driving Championships.

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M&a

How to sell a trucking company: Maximizing buyer interest requires reducing perceived risk, analysts say

Besides ensuring your financial books are in order, it’s important to build trust between buyer and seller.

Dash video camera

Drivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outward

Quick spin: Pete's electric Model 579

Older truck driver on a phone

Trucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most drivers

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