Matt ColeMatt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at mattcole@randallreilly.com.CompaniesNorth Carolina-based FreightWorks shuttering operationsThe nearly 200-truck fleet is not stranding any drivers or freight, and all employees will receive a final paycheck. Also: FMCSA closes investigation into TuSimple crash; Averitt opens new Kentucky distribution center; Volvo names top dealer groups.March 9, 2023RegulationsATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearingATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.February 2, 2023RegulationsNavajo Express settles with DOJ over immigration-related discrimination claimsNavajo admitted no wrongdoing in connection with DOJ's investigation, which claimed that the company discriminated against non-U.S. citizen workers when checking their permission to work in the United States.December 14, 2022RegulationsSpeed limiters, automatic emergency braking lead FMCSA's 2023 agendaFMCSA plans to move forward with several rulemakings in 2023, including proposals to require speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems on large trucks, a proposal to ensure the safe introduction of autonomous trucks, and more.October 14, 2022Economic trendsFreight disruption likely for Florida coast as HOS waivers issued ahead of hurricane landfallInbound volumes are likely to pick up immediately in the Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian moves in, with outbound lagging 'a week or two.'September 27, 2022RegulationsSupreme Court decision on AB 5 remains on holdSCOTUS did not include the California Trucking Association’s challenge to California’s AB 5 independent contractor law in its latest Order List issued Monday.June 27, 2022RegulationsSpeed limiter notice published, opening 30-day comment periodThe advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking does not propose any regulatory changes, but rather seeks to answer questions related to speed limiters and electronic engine control units to help FMCSA in creating the new rulemaking.May 3, 2022WorkforceHow recruiting military veterans can help solve many fleet issuesFrom improving retention and safety to onboarding skills only found in the military, veterans can add more value to a fleet than just filling an empty seat.March 30, 2022WorkforceATA becomes DOL registered apprenticeship sponsorBy becoming a sponsor, ATA member companies can use the group's apprenticeship program, with certain obligations, rather than going through the process to register their own.March 1, 2022RegulationsSupreme Court rules OHSA's vaccine mandate will not take effectThe Justices voted 6-3 in agreement with the challenges to the mandate, which claimed that OSHA and the Secretary of Labor did not have the authority to issue the mandate.January 13, 2022Page 1 of 4Next 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
