CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDHL deploying four battery-electric trucks in Los AngelesDHL announced it is piloting four Class 8 battery-electric trucks manufactured by BYD Motors in the Los Angeles market. Michigan officials are asking trucking companies and drivers to be on the lookout for an invasive insect in shipments.November 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 18: Goodyear to provide tires to autonomous tech firm TuSimpleGoodyear announced it will supply tires and tire management services to TuSimple’s Autonomous Freight Network. A 150-truck carrier out of Kentucky is increasing driver pay.November 18, 2020BusinessFontaine Modification named preferred installer of Aperia Halo Tire Inflator, Halo ConnectAperia Technologies CEO Josh Carter said Fontaine Modification has installed the Halo Tire Inflator on “thousands of vehicles” over the past two years.November 17, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 17: FMCSA blocks another state’s rest break laws for truckersFMCSA granted a petition from the Washington Trucking Association that asked FMCSA to intervene and block Washington from enforcing state labor laws. Two recalls affect more than 8,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks. A southern Calif. utility company is testing an eCascadia. Top 250 fleet boosts driver pay.November 17, 2020BusinessDriver damages dock door upon exiting receiver — Preventable or Not?While exiting a grocery store after delivering a load, John Doe’s tractor struck a dock door that had been partially lowered. Was this a preventable crash?November 17, 2020BusinessTrailer orders hit record high seven months removed from record lowJust seven months after hitting record low orders, the trucking industry sees net trailer orders hit all-time record highs. Learn more about it on CCJ.November 13, 2020BusinessThe 10-44: Cabover resurgence in the U.S.? Plus — What a Biden presidency might mean for regs like HOS and emissionsThis week in The 10-44: Jason test drives the new Western Star 49X and gives us his early impressions. Answering readers’ questions: What might a Biden presidency mean for regulations like HOS and emissions? Plus: Could VW’s acquisition of Navistar usher in a new era of cabovers in the U.S.?November 13, 2020BusinessNavistar, Cummins parter to develop fuel cell truckCummins and Navistar announced they will work together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy.November 13, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 12: Daimler launches new connectivity-focused divisionDaimler Truck AG announced it has established the new Connectivity Solutions Group (CSG) global division to develop vehicle connectivity systems and digital services for customers. Hornady Transportation’s merger with Builder’s Transportation Company is complete. Continental Express unveiled its latest military-themed truck.November 12, 2020BusinessNikola officers, employees receive subpoenas over fraud allegationsNikola Motor Company confirmed it has received subpoenas over fraud allegations leveled at the company by short-seller Hindenburg Research. Freightliner’s electric trucks surpassed 500,000 real-world miles. Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard in three VNL models. Pride Group Enterprises reserves 150 Tesla Semis.November 11, 2020Previous PagePage 12 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperKnight-Swift is merging its three LTL brands under the AAA Cooper banner.HomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failures
