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News · Aug 28, 2019

Another large trucking company suddenly shuts down, latest in string of failures (with video)

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that the company’s CEO says he is working to bring drivers home. HVH Transportation, a 344-unit trucking company, has abruptly shut down. It’s the latest in a string of trucking failures stemming from an economic environment that has put pressure on operating ratios.- According to the article in the freightwaves.com and its author Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves "The Denver, Colorado truckload carrier operated in all contiguous states west of th

News · Aug 28, 2019

Anthony Levandowski charged with theft of autonomous vehicle trade secrets from Google

Anthony Levandowski, an engineer at the center of a trade secrets case between self-driving technology competitors Google spinoff Waymo and Uber, was charged Tuesday in a federal indictment Tuesday with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft.- according to the article and its author Alan Adler Levandowski is accused in the nine-page indictment of stealing 14,000 documents from Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), most focused on LiDAR sensor technology. The indictment alleges he transferred the files to his

News · Aug 28, 2019

$280 million Georgia verdict against steel hauler may be biggest ever

"What is believed to be the biggest jury verdict ever against a trucking company was handed down last week by a Georgia state court." - According to the article in the freightwaves.com and its author John Kingston According to various news reports, the jury in Columbus, Georgia awarded a $280 million verdict against Schnitzer Southeast and Schnitzer Steel (NASDAQ: SCHN). The award was announced after a mere 45 minutes of deliberation, according to a news article about the verdict published by th

News · Aug 27, 2019

The costs of Bernie Sanders’ “green deal” to replace Diesel trucks with electric ones

2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders released details on his proposed $16.3 trillion Green New Deal on August 22. This deal would cover a range of industries with the common goal of reaching zero carbon emissions.- according to the article from freightwaves.com and its author Alexandria Quevedo "In his proposal, Sanders includes $216 billion to replace diesel-powered semi-trucks with electric trucks, $85.6 billion for electric vehicle charging, and $100 billion to place an $18,000 price ca

News · Aug 27, 2019

McLane subsidiary exempted from HOS 30-minute rest rule

Approximately 3,580 drivers working for McLane subsidiary Transco Inc. will be exempt from the federal government’s 30-minute rest break rule.- According to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher "The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted the exemption because Transco, whose drivers make wholesale deliveries to grocery and convenience stores, was able to show that it will likely achieve a level of safety “equivalent to or greater than” safety le

News · Aug 27, 2019

Transporting wind turbines is not an easy task

It takes a year of advance planning and up to 10 loads to move a single monster turbine. "You’d think motorists driving down the highway would be able to see an oversize flatbed trailer carrying a massive 240-foot wind turbine blade." - According to the article in the freightwaves.com and its author Linda Baker You’d think – wrong. “We’ve had people literally drive under the blade, not realizing the blade was there,” said Gene Lemke, vice president of projects at ATS, a Minnesota-based carrier.

News · Aug 27, 2019

FedEx expands its final-mile delivery network

FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) has expanded its final-mile delivery operation, “FedEx Freight Direct,” to 19 U.S. markets.- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Mark Solomon The unit, which earlier in 2019 said it would pilot final-mile deliveries earlier in five U.S. cities, will expand its coverage area in time for the holiday delivery season. - Solomon also wrote in his article. Read the full story HERE Source and credits: fr

News · Aug 27, 2019

Heartland Express acquires Millis Transfer for $150 million

"Heartland Express announced it has acquired family-owned Millis Transfer and related companies for approximately $150 million, including debt. Including the payoff of all assumed debt, which is expected by December 31, 2019, the transaction was all cash except for approximately $750,000 in Heartland stock."- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight Dry-van operator Millis operates 11 terminal locations ad five MTI driver school locations. The company generated

News · Aug 26, 2019

At least one person has died in a fiery crash involving five trucks in Louisiana

At least one person has died, and 5 others injured in a fiery crash involving five tractor-trailers and at least one passenger vehicle.- According to Louisiana State Police "Troopers are currently responding to a multiple-vehicle crash with Hazmat on I-10 westbound at milepost 125 (Whiskey Bay). Both lanes of travel are currently closed and traffic is being diverted from I-10 to LA Hwy 415 to US Hwy 190."- You can read in a post on Louisiana State Police Official Facebook page. "Both east and we

News · Aug 26, 2019

FMCSA will start charging carriers $1.25 for every driver they hire

Starting Jan. 6, 2020, carriers will be required to query the database for all driver hires, as well as once a year for existing drivers.- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and Overdrive Staff Carriers will have to pay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration $1.25 per query into the looming Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which will compile records of all drivers who have failed or refused a drug or alcohol test. Carriers, including small carriers who only employ a few driv

News · Aug 26, 2019

FMCSA proposes decrease in 2020 UCR fees

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a decrease in Unified Carrier Registration fees for trucking companies, brokers and freight forwarders in 2020 and beyond.- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole In a notice of proposed rulemaking set to be published in the Federal Register Tuesday, Aug. 27, FMCSA proposes a fee reduction of 12.82% below the 2018 registration fee levels for 2020 “to ensure that fee revenues do not exceed the statutory

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News · Aug 26, 2019

Daimler delivers first two electric eCascadias trucks to Penske

"Fourteen months after announcing its intent to develop a Class 8 electric truck, Daimler Truck North America officially delivered the first two Freightliner eCascadia models to representatives from Penske Truck Leasing and NFI at a ceremony in Yountville, Calif." - According to the article in ccjdigital.com and its author Jeff Crissey. It looks like electric vehicles "revolution" is coming. The only question is, how soon they will replace traditional diesel-powered trucks? Read the full story H