CCJ StaffAutonomousMississippi approves autonomous vehicles on public roadsMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed HB 1003, establishing a legal framework for autonomous vehicles in the state. Also: Road infrastructure report finds best, worst states; UPS adds more training simulators; 100 orders for Nikola fuel cell truck.March 30, 2023Economic trendsACT: Freight cycle likely nearing bottomACT Research reported that freight volumes and rates declined in February, but the freight downcycle is closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Teamsters, ABF start work on new deal; Looser capacity decreased shippers' conditions in January; moreMarch 29, 2023TechnologyTrucker Path creates product bundle for small- to mid-size fleetsAlso: Cover Whale partners to expand insurance coverage options for truck drivers; Haul Hero's new line of business involves truck navigation; Drivewyze offers weigh station bypass and driver safety services to Ezlogz customers via integration.March 28, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsBidding war erupts for TravelCenters franchiseAs BP's deal for TravelCenters of America inches closer to closing, a new suitor contends it has a better offer on the table.March 28, 2023Battery electricCalifornia installs first battery charger for heavy trucksInstalled at Truck Net, a full-service truck stop near the U.S./Mexico border, the 250-kilowatt (kW) chargers can charge a typical medium-duty box truck from 20% to 80% in about an hour.March 28, 2023RegulationsFMCSA removes sixth ELD from registered devices listCarriers are required to stop using the All-Ways Track ELD and replace it with a compliant ELD by May 26. Also: FMCSA denies request from brokers to remove broker transparency regs; recalls announced for certain International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks.March 28, 2023RegulationsFlorida enacts law aimed at combating nuclear verdictsThe new law requires plaintiffs' attorneys to provide proof of medical bills and charges in civil lawsuits. Also: New York eyes increased speed limits; autonomous vehicle bill defeated in Kentucky; Schneider honoring safest drivers.March 27, 2023Oils & lubricantsIs your fleet using the right fluids?That one transmission oil that you've used for years? It might no longer be the right one.March 24, 2023RegulationsNew Clean Freight Coalition looks toward realistic zero emission timelineThe new group, comprised of five large trucking groups, is led by former FMCSA Administrator Jim Mullen. Also: PacLease leases first electric Peterbilt 579 tractors.March 24, 2023WorkforceLabor Dept. requests dismissal of fleet's countersuit of drivers seeking overtime payBimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is countersuing its drivers who are suing the company over alleged misclassification. The Dept. of Labor is seeking to have the countersuit dismissed. Also: Eight-state HOS waiver extended; more.March 23, 2023Previous PagePage 102 of 201Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
