FMCSA Proposes Pilot Allowing Drivers to Pause Driving Window
The program would allow participating drivers to pause their on-duty driving time with one off-duty period of at least 30 minutes, but not more than three hours. (photovs/Getty Images)
FMCSA is seeking comment on a pilot program that would offer drivers additional hours-of-service flexibility by allowing them to pause their 14-hour driving window.
August 28, 2020IMCC Files Claim Against OCEMA, Ocean Carriers
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American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference on Aug. 17 filed a complaint against the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association and 11 international ocean carriers alleging conduct that violates the Shipping Act, charging they inflated prices in the intermodal chassis market at dozens of ports across the country.
August 20, 2020Tonnage Declines 8.3% Year-Over-Year in July, ATA Index Shows
ATA data shows for-hire truckload fleets are operating 3% fewer trucks this summer compared to last summer, according to Bob Costello, the federation's chief economist. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Truck tonnage in July declined a seasonally adjusted 8.3% when compared with year-ago levels, and on a monthly basis was down 5.1% from June, according to ATA.
August 18, 2020FMCSA’s Jim Mullen Stepping Down; Wiley Deck to Become Deputy Administrator
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration acting Administrator Jim Mullen will leave his position at the end of August.
August 14, 2020Class 8 Sales Show Resurgence in July
The latest C10 version comes with the 2021 Cummins X15 Efficiency Series paired with Eaton Cummins Endurant HD 12-speed automated manual transmission. (Cumberland International Truck)
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in July cleared 14,000 for the highest total since March, WardsAuto.com reported as the freight economy grew stronger.
August 12, 2020June Tonnage Dips 1.3% Year-Over-Year
Year-to-date, tonnage is down 2.4% compared with the first half of 2019, according to ATA. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Truck tonnage in June declined 1.3% when compared with year-ago levels, but on a monthly basis surged 8.7% above May.
July 21, 2020Pilot Company Names Jimmy Haslam Chairman, Shameek Konar CEO Effective Jan. 1
Jimmy Haslam (left) and Shameek Konar by Pilot Company
Pilot Company announced that CEO Jimmy Haslam will be succeeded in the role by current Chief Strategy Officer Shameek Konar on Jan. 1, 2021, at which point Haslam will become chairman of the board and company founder James Haslam will be named chairman emeritus.
July 21, 2020Class 8 Sales in June Drop 43.5%
Class 8 Freightliner trucks on a lot. The brand remained the market leader in June with 4,732 sales, good for a 35.6% share. (Freightliner)
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June fell 43.5% year-over-year to just above 13,000, WardsAuto.com reported.
July 13, 2020TuSimple Partners With Major Fleets to Launch Autonomous Freight Network
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Self-driving truck developer TuSimple has partnered with four major transportation companies to launch a logistics network for its highly automated trucks, marking a new phase in its push to bring its technology to market in the coming years.
July 1, 2020Navistar Appoints Persio Lisboa as New CEO
Persio Lisboa speaks at the 2017 North America Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Navistar International announced that Persio Lisboa will replace Troy Clarke as president and CEO, effective July 1.
June 26, 2020