McCollister’s Global Services recently acquired Horseless Carriage Carriers, an enclosed vehicle, shipping, and storage company with a national footprint.
Based in Paterson, N.J., Horseless Carriage has provided specialized transportation services for antique, classic, and unusual vehicles since 1975. The operation also moves mainstream trucks, motorcycles, boats, planes, buses, military vehicles, as well as passenger cars and SUVs.
“It was important for us to find the right company to acquire Horseless Carriage, and McCollister’s is the perfect company to carry on the legacy we have built over the past 47 years,” Frank Malatesta of Horseless Carriage reportedly said.
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Burlington, N.J., McCollister’s also provides specialized transportation services for unique and valuable equipment. The outfit owns and operates a fleet of more than 1,000 pieces of equipment over 16 locations.
“We are excited to add Horseless Carriage to our portfolio of companies. Their name recognition and excellent reputation are something we intend to build upon,” company president Daniel H. McCollister reportedly said. “This acquisition is one more important step in our efforts to expand our enclosed auto transport division. The additional drivers and equipment will allow us to enhance our current service offerings to our clients.”
FMCSA To Lower Carrier Fees
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is returning fees to trucking industry organizations due to across-the-board over-charging. A Federal Register notice indicating the FMCSA will reduce fees collected by states from motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies was placed on Sept. 1. The move is reportedly part of a Unified Carrier Registration Plan slated to impact the 2023 and ensuing registration years. Fee collection changes are expected to begin immediately and represent a 31-percent reduction. The adjustments are compensation because previous collections exceeded the maximum annual revenue of $107.78 million.
Hours of Service Waiver Extended Through Oct. 15
The emergency declaration that allows truckers hauling select loads has been extended through Oct. 15. The order was initially issued in 2020 as a way to keep the supply chains open during the pandemic. The FMCSA stated the “emergency remains in place, persistent issues arising out of COVID-19 continue to affect the U.S., including impacts on supply chains, and nationwide reporting continues to demonstrate substantial ongoing use of the regulatory relief.” The following are covered in the latest version of the waiver.
- Livestock and livestock feed.
- Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
- Vaccines, constituent products and medical supplies and equipment, including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19.
- Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19, such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants.
- Food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores.
- Gasoline, diesel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), jet fuel, ethyl alcohol and heating fuel, including propane, natural gas and heating oil.
Trucking operations must report their waiver use through the FMCSA online platform at the end of each month. A five-day grace period is available through the portal.
Sources: mccollisters.com, freightwaves.com, ajot.com, ccjdigital.com
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