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Former fleet employee sentenced for embezzling $700k
The former bookkeeper and office manager of a family-owned trucking company and farm was sentenced to over 6 years in prison. Also: NYC beer distributor orders 5 electric Volvos; J.B. Hunt announces endowed scholarship funds.
June 7, 2021
Livestock haulers ask FMCSA for relief following cyberattack on meat processor
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association asked FMCSA to take action to help keep livestock, meat moving. Also: Fleets announce driver pay increases; former NHTSA exec joins autonomous trucking firm Locomation.
June 4, 2021
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Penske takes delivery of two Volvo VNR Electrics
The two battery-electric trucks will be used by two Penske customer consumer retail companies. Also: Knight-Swift acquires brokerage; Aurora, Embark join Self-Driving Coalition's Board; Waste Management wants to install pulsating brake lights on trucks.
June 3, 2021
Workforce
What drives the driver? Recruiting specialist explains
Boardrooms and C-suites at motor carriers are all asking the same question, “what drives the driver?”
June 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Texas fleet uses tech to prove safety record to insurers
REC was able to demonstrate, over a data collection period of three months, the ability to use information to make an impact on safety.
June 1, 2021
Business
Fleet makes U.S.' first zero-emission grocery delivery
Albertsons Companies made the delivery with a Volvo VNR Electric paired with an all-electric reefer. Also: Penske and Shell said they are working together to reduce their carbon footprint in warehousing, logistics and more.
May 31, 2021
Regulations
California's AB 5: Trucking association calls for Ninth Circuit to rehear case
Also: The Alabama Trucking Association is asking local leaders in Mobile to reconsider its funding source for the bridge, which would only be used by trucks. Also: Legislation introduced in Massachusetts to protect non-OEM aftermarket parts buyers.
May 28, 2021
Business
Freight volumes slowed in April while rates hit record high
ATRI has selected its top research priorities for 2021, which also include the decriminalization of marijuana, the impact of driver-facing cameras and more. Also: Rates hit all-time high in April, according to ACT Research; truckload fleet recognized.
May 26, 2021
Business
How do carrier behaviors change in hot freight markets?
Study shows that during periods of tight capacity the memory span of carriers is more like goldfish than elephants.
May 21, 2021
Business
“Significant threat” of cargo theft activity Memorial Day weekend
CargoNet warns of a "significant threat" to freight transportation over the long holiday weekend. Also: Large LTL carrier increases employee pay; free service technician webinar on truck collision repair.
May 21, 2021
Business
Truckload volumes dip, still near record highs
Also, DTNA issues recall over potential fuel leaks; leadership changes at Daimler.
May 18, 2021
Business
Bridge outage affects more than 26,000 trucks
Using operational cost data from ATRI, the Arkansas Trucking Association predicts the daily cost to trucking of the I-40 bridge closure.
May 17, 2021
Regulations
Zero-emission timeline complicates fleet buying decisions
Regulations are moving refrigerated fleets in the medium-duty market at a faster pace to adopt electric vehicles.
May 17, 2021
Business
Freight brokers seeking carrier selection data
Despite having limited public safety data on carriers, freight brokers and 3PLs use a variety of qualitative and quantitative metrics to guide their selection of carriers.
May 13, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions
CSX set to acquire Quality Carriers
Quality Carriers operates a bulk tank trucking fleet with around 2,500 drivers and more than 100 company-owned and affiliate terminals and facilities.
May 13, 2021
Regulations
Colonial Pipeline readies restart as more regulatory relief added for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by shutdown
Previous presidentially-issued disaster declarations clear a path for 10 states to issue overweight permits to fuel haulers. Also: Bridge closure on major Southern freight artery.
May 13, 2021
Business
Colonial Pipeline working to mitigate fuel shortage, truck stops see spot outages
Also: Mega-retailer honors third-party fleets for their service. Carrier expanding new facility; more pay for drivers.
May 12, 2021
Maintenance
How to make more informed asset purchase decisions
Maintenance and repair data will also show abnormally high-cost trends that you should analyze and leverage in the component specification selection process.
May 11, 2021
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