CCJ StaffMarketPulseManufacturing slowdown, interest rates continue to squeeze freight marketIs trucking near the bottom of the soft freight cycle? Michigan State's transportation expert Jason Miller shares his thoughts on this month's episode of CCJ MarketPulse.April 24, 2023WorkforceDownload CCJ's What Drivers Want reportCCJ's 2024 What Drivers Want report is a survey of more than 500 drivers that offers insights into their struggles, frustrations, wants and needs.April 24, 2023AutonomousC.R. England announces autonomous partnershipThe CCJ Top 250 carrier will deliver Tyson Foods products between Dallas and San Antonio, Texas, using Kodiak autonomous trucks. Also: Utah paper company gets state's first Volvo VNR Electric; XPO names new COO; Alaska driving school seeks ELDT exemption.April 20, 2023MaintenancePreparing your fleet and drivers for CVSA’s RoadcheckDrivers play a significant role in keeping a fleet in CVSA's good graces.April 20, 2023RegulationsFMCSA denies propane haulers' hours of service exemption requestThe National Propane Gas Association was seeking waivers from several HOS provisions. Also: Artur Express adds three electric trucks to fleet; 160 Driving Academy offering virtual hazmat training in 30 states.April 20, 2023Economic trendsATA: Truck tonnage in March saw biggest monthly decline since April 2020A 5.4% decline in ATA's seasonally-adjusted Truck Tonnage Index was the largest since the beginning of the pandemic. Also: Recalls hit 45K International trucks, Volvo and Nikola electric trucks, and hundreds of Daimler trucks; Coca-Cola Canada adds EVs.April 19, 2023Natural gasWalmart set to deploy first Cummins 15-liter natgas engineThe first North American Cummins X15N 15-liter compressed natural gas engine will be incorporated into Walmart’s private fleet.April 18, 2023Economic trendsTrucking conditions fell in February with weak freight rates, volumeFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell farther into negative territory in February. Also: TuSimple gets 'OK' from international autonomous safety auditor; Penske Truck Leasing opens new Alabama facility; Estes names two new VPs.April 18, 2023TechnologyPressure Systems International releases tire analytics mobile appAlso: a new integration offers freight brokers an up-to-date view of spot-rate data to make more informed rate, bid and freight booking decisions; and a commercial trucking insurtech has launched the next phase of its driver safety program and more.April 17, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsLinden Bulk Transportation acquired by ISO tank specialistLinden Bulk Transportation acquired by Boasso Global; Aurora opens terminal for autonomous trucks; Peterbilt expands its tech school training partnerships.April 17, 2023Previous PagePage 105 of 207Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerGroups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck pricesClean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.BusinessCourt: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceedTrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal