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Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model
A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.
March 8, 2021
Trucking employment slipped in February -- but spot rates rallied
Trucking saw its first dip in payroll jobs since last April, but rates on the spot market rallied again in February. Also, TMC Transportation founder Harrold Annett passed away this week; Mack, Volvo will now allow unlimited OTA parameter updates; more.
March 5, 2021
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Small-fleet owners charged for log app tampering, lying to investigators after fatal crash
Two owners of a small Massachusetts-based fleet were charged for tampering with logs and lying to investigators after a fatal crash. Also, CARB vouchers for three battery-electric Kenworth trucks; new freight on Loadsmart; and Averitt boosts driver pay.
March 4, 2021
Regulations
Canada plans soft enforcement of ELD mandate beginning June 12
Canada's Transport Minister announced a "progressive enforcement period" for the country's ELD mandate beginning June 12. Also: Diesel prices top $3 for first time since early 2020; legislation would help bring women to trucking; and more PrePass sites.
March 3, 2021
Urban Delivery
Connectivity, rapid fulfillment services help carriers fill market gaps
The disruption caused by COVID-19 exposed how important it is to have a supply chain that is agile, and that can respond as needs change.
March 2, 2021
Workforce development
Improve communication skills to de-stress, retain drivers
Driver survey comments mostly focus on dispatchers and 'it isn't likely to be positive.'
March 2, 2021
Business
TCA's annual convention rescheduled for later this year
Truckload 2021: Las Vegas will now be held in September instead of April. Also, Michigan enacted its spring weight restrictions on March 1; Dana acquired a software firm to boost electrification; Hydrogen fuel cell assembly line in the works; and more.
March 2, 2021
Regulations
Safety groups' challenge of HOS changes on hold
A petition challenging the hours of service regulations that took effect at the end of September 2020 is on hold after a court granted a request by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to hold the case in abeyance.
March 1, 2021
Insurance
Tech insurance startup seeking to streamline process for fleets
Koffie Labs bills itself as "a digital insurer purpose-built for the next generation of trucking and transportation, and "the first insurtech to integrate safety technology into underwriting, pricing and loss control."
February 28, 2021
Technology
Konexial intros new AI-powered dashcam system
Konexial launched a new video system that features road- and driver-facing dashcams, live telemetry data and more. Also: A former Navistar exec has joined a self-driving truck tech firm; and Werner opened a new Florida terminal.
February 26, 2021
Business
12 months in, two fleets recall the ups and downs of trucking in a pandemic
Last spring, CCJ talked to dozens of fleets about how the COVID-19 outbreak was impacting their daily operations, their business opportunities and their personnel. We’re catching up with some of those same fleets a year later to see how they’re faring.
February 26, 2021
Business
Randall-Reilly appoints Matt Reilly as new CEO
Matt Reilly is a three-time CEO who brings more than 25 years of relevant experience in technology and business services to his new role. Most recently, he led a data science company in the marketing technology industry.
February 25, 2021
Business
POLL: Were you audited in 2020?
Was it conducted off-site? Did you receive a safety rating or a non-ratable outcome? Weigh in here if you have as yet to participate in this poll looking at audit outcomes among Overdrive readers amid the FMCSA's new off-site focus for audits.
February 24, 2021
Business
Yellow looking to hire 1,500 drivers, open trucking school network
Yellow Corporation announced its plan to hire 1,500 truckers and open 12 driving schools in the coming months. Also: AscendTMS integrates with Uber Freight digital freight network; and Wilson Logistics gets a waiver for certain pre-CDL drivers.
February 23, 2021
Trucks
Mack makes driver-activated OTA updates standard on select models
The driver download activation feature is factory-equipped on models built beginning Nov. 30, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Operations, in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
January 14, 2021
Workforce development
Roadmaster staying ahead of driver turnover trends
Driver turnover was down in 2020. One carrier is attacking turnover in a hot freight market to continue the trend.
February 23, 2021
Regulations
New HOS regs a boon for short haul segment
One of the bigger changes left behind by the Trump administration for trucking has opened up more opportunities for short haul trucking – allowing them more time on the road and relieving some carriers of ELD requirements.
February 20, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA suspends HOS regs for winter storm relief haulers in 33 states, D.C.
FCMSA has suspended hours of service regs for carriers providing direct relief to 33 states and Washington, D.C., impacted by recent winter storms. Also: A carrier announced a new pay program allowing drivers to keep seniority from prior fleets.
February 19, 2021
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