CCJ StaffHydrogen fuel cellCheck out Nikola's fuel cell electric truckNikola's Tre FCEV is one of the first commercially available fuel-cell electric vehicles and fleets will be able to order one in just a few months.July 18, 2023TrucksPowertrain issue prompts eCascadia recallDaimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 82 of its 2023-’24 electric eCascadia model. Also; FMCSA denies another trucker’s HOS exemption request; XPO completes Atlanta-area terminal.July 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics acquires Alabama-based Action DedicatedThe acquisition marks at least the tenth involving a CCJ Top 250 fleet in 2023. Action Dedicated will continue to operate under the same name.July 17, 2023RegulationsSpeed limiter block, under-21 pilot changes included in funding billThe House THUD Subcommittee approved an appropriations bill that includes provisions to block a speed limiter mandate, along with changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules.July 17, 2023MaintenanceRyder debuts new retail mobile maintenance serviceTorque by Ryder offers fleets maintenance at their location with no long-term contract. Also: Bridgestone-Pilot tire management partnership exceeding growth goals; Musket opens new DEF terminal in Alabama; new 160 Driving Academy in Illinois.July 14, 2023TechnologyTruck hacking: a New Age road hazardCyber-attackers have the capability to pivot from routine attacks targeting carriers' back office systems and focus on the truck itself.July 13, 2023RegulationsFMCSA continuing crackdown on HHG moving fraudFMCSA recently conducted an enforcement sweep on HHG schemes, resulting in more than 60 enforcement actions. Also: OOIDA voices concerns over PRO Act; two more fleets added to electric Run on Less campaign; new used truck dealers in Illinois, Indiana.July 13, 2023WorkforceRyder recognizes Drivers of the YearThe company recently recognized three drivers across its three business units. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands operations in Pennsylvania; Penske names top technicians; ATA charity donates to fentanyl awareness group.July 12, 2023TrucksLow-emission diesel tech use grew 10% in 2022The Diesel Technology Forum reports that 57% of diesel trucks on the road today are 2010 or newer with advanced diesel emission technology. Also: Mack recalls LR garbage trucks over wiper issue; Stoughton container chassis recalled; more.July 11, 2023TechnologyNMFTA cybersecurity conference will include a live truck hackingAlso: Transportation spend management platform Trax Technologies global freight audit solution integrates with TriumphPay’s payments network; and Digital River expands to give customers access to ship to over 240 markets worldwide.July 10, 2023Previous PagePage 101 of 215Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersThe court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.BusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
