CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTrucking conditions improved in January, but downswing expectedFTR's Trucking Conditions Index improved from December to January, but the firm expects negative conditions into the third quarter of 2024. Also: Truck tonnage was up in February; R+L Carriers founder passes away; more.March 22, 2023TechnologyNew Locus platform allows businesses to fully outsource deliveriesAlso: Netradyne provides Driver•i services to Cover Whale insurance customers and CarriersEdge users; CloudTrucks expands business management solution for owner operators and small carriers; Motive adds new AI dashcam capabilities and more.March 21, 2023TrucksBattery, drivetrain issues prompt International recallsNavistar is recalling more than 1,400 medium- and severe-duty trucks for two issues. Also: Mack recalling Granite models for steering issue; CVSA accepting nominations for IDEA driver program; Averitt donates $1.2M to St. Jude.March 21, 2023RegulationsReport: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limitsThe White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.March 20, 2023WorkforceTeamsters, TForce Freight kick off contract negotiationsThe union's current contract with TForce Freight expires in July. Also: Trucking group meets with congressional leaders to discuss contracted carrier business model; Bluegrass Dedicated rolls out new driver pay plan.March 20, 2023RegulationsCalifornia court reverses AB 5 for Uber drivers while trucking awaits rulingApps like Uber and Lyft can treat their drivers as independent contractors, per a court's ruling, as trucking seeks an injunction of AB 5. Also: Missouri carrier sells to ESOP; TuSimple says it's covered 10 million autonomous miles; more.March 17, 2023TechnologyHow fleets are leveraging telematics to improve their bottom lineA recent study by Penske Transportation Solutions asked fleets about their use of telematics and how they are using the data the devices provide.March 17, 2023RegulationsDouble broker who stole carriers' identities sentencedThe Mexico-based double broker was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $239,904 in restitution. Also: Navistar appoints supply chain expert EVP; Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania weigh stations to PreClear bypass service; MoreMarch 16, 2023RegulationsTruck Safety Coalition calls for stricter truck regs in light of recent hazmat disastersThe group penned a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg urging the DOT to prioritize truck safety. Also: Former FedEx contractor sentenced in pay-to-play scheme; Cooke Trucking acquires N.C.-based fleet; XPO recognizes safe drivers; more.March 15, 2023TechnologyCarrier Logistics partners with SMC³ to provide new managed EDI infrastructureAlso: A partnership with Tranztec Solutions allows EROAD to develop a comprehensive set of integrations transportation management systems; former Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority cybersecurity director joins NMFTA; and more.March 14, 2023Previous PagePage 103 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.
