CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTrucking activity dipped in June: ATAATA reported that truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% in June after falling 0.1% in May. Also: Electric charging station coming to NYC's Hunts Point, as Mack delivers first LR Electric refuse truck; South Dakota highway restrictions upcoming.July 24, 2025TrucksOregon wildfires prompt HOS waiver for relief effortsOregon wildfires prompt HOS relief for truck drivers providing direct assistance. Also: new Mack Protect active safety and collision mitigation system is available in three packages with increasing levels of protection.July 23, 2025TechnologyAI, fintech, and routing innovations drive industry efficiencyThe push for digital transformation is accelerating, with key players rolling out new technologies designed to make freight management faster, smarter, and more efficient from end to end.July 22, 2025RegulationsNYC looking to create overnight truck parking areasThe New York City Council passed a bill that's awaiting the mayor's signature that will require the city's DOT to create overnight truck parking areas in industrial business zones. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands presence in Ohio; ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council gets new leadershipJuly 22, 2025RegulationsDOT kicks off next highway bill process with request for public feedbackWith the current highway funding authorization set to expire Sept. 30, 2026, the DOT and Congress are beginning the legislative process for the next highway bill. Also: Averitt donates $20K to Texas flood relief.July 21, 2025BusinessCargoNet: Theft activity jumped 13% in Q2 over 2024CargoNet reported a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a 10% increase from the first quarter of 2025. Also: Hawaii gets CDL testing exemption from FMCSA; 850,000th truck rolls off of Daimler's Cleveland, North Carolina, production plant.July 18, 2025WorkforceAveritt announces record pay raises for drivers, associatesAveritt (No. 24 on CCJ Top 250) is investing in its team with substantial pay increases for drivers, dock associates, and more. This move comes as driver wages continue to be a major operational cost for trucking companies.July 17, 2025RegulationsDOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking fundingThe U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.July 17, 2025RegulationsNew Indiana law takes aim at 'predatory' towingThe new law, effective as of July 1, addresses police towing rotations, invoice itemization requirements and more. Also: North Carolina predatory towing bill signed into law; New York-based On Time Trucking receives ISO certification for warehousing, distribution operations.July 16, 2025Alternative powerNew electric terminal tractor available from ZM TrucksZM Trucks' T75 terminal tractor features a 75-mile operational range, a GCWR of 165,350 pounds, and an 80,000-pound fifth wheel lifting capacity. Also: Recall hits 56K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; HOS waiver for New Mexico flooding.July 15, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 206Next PageTop StoriesBusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleUSA Truck didn't match new owner's asset-light business model.BusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost 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'
