CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessInspectors advised to not hold up COVID vaccine shipments for inspectionsCVSA has advised inspectors to not hold up COVID-19 vaccine shipments for inspections. Navistar is recalling more than 17,000 International trucks due to a potential ECM issue affecting the trucks’ parking brakes. J.J. Keller acquires startup tech firm to boost video safety offerings. PS Logistics completed the acquisition of a small fleet.January 11, 2021BusinessThe 10-44: Biden’s ‘midnight regs’ snare trucking reforms, why truck maintenance costs soared in 2020This week on The 10-44: Jason offers insights into potential trucking regulations on President-elect Joe Biden’s early chopping block and breaks down why break downs are costing fleets more.January 8, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 8: TCA’s top 20 ‘Best Fleets’ announcedThe Truckload Carriers Association has announced the top 20 for its 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For contest. FMCSA sent a notice to medical examiners clarifying the drivers with expired CDLs can still receive a medical certificate. Navistar has faced undue backlash in the U.S. Capitol riots.January 8, 2021BusinessDOT Secretary Chao resigns in wake of riots at U.S. CapitolTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.January 7, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 7: DOL publishes final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within FLSAThe DOL has published its final rule to define ‘independent contractor’ within the Fair Labor Standards Act, despite the Biden administration announcing it will likely halt the rule. A large Canadian fleet was acquired by a global agriculture firm. Paccar Parts launches a line of EV chargers.January 7, 2021Oils & lubricantsUsing oil additives: How fleets can balance performance and protectionThe additive package of a heavy-duty engine oil makes up approximately 10-20% of the lubricant itself.January 7, 2021Preventable or NotFlatbed driver tears fuel tank on a guard rail — Preventable or not?After delivering a load of lumber, flatbed driver John Doe was backing down a makeshift ramp when his fuel tank scraped the side of a guard rail, tearing it open and spilling fuel.Was this crash preventable or not? Video presented by CCJ and Instructional Technologies.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 6: Daseke CEO announces retirementChris Easter has retired as chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of flatbed conglomerate Daseke, Inc. XPO completed its acquisition of the majority of global freight firm Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.January 6, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 5: Pending independent contractor ruling, under-21 pilot program could be halted by BidenThe DOL’s pending independent contractor definition update, FMCSA’s proposed under-21 pilot program and more could be delayed when President-elect Biden takes office. Daimler Trucks North America was ordered by NHTSA to pay $30 million in penalties for not recalling vehicles in a timely manner.January 5, 2021BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Jan. 4: FMCSA proposes clarification to ‘yard move’ HOS guidanceFMCSA is proposing to add guidance on which types of locations are and are not considered “yards” in the hours of service regs for yard moves. Penske’s acquisition of Black Horse Carriers has been completed. Volvo issues recall of approximately 6,300 trucks.January 4, 2021Previous PagePage 2 of 2859Next PageTop StoriesRecruiting & retentionFemale trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab designIndustry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.Mergers & AcquisitionsPilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownershipTechnologyHow technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyardSafetyYou don't know what you don't knowSponsor ContentMake an impact today
