CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsBest Dedicated Solutions acquired by port-to-door logistics companyChicago-area-based Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS) has been acquired by STG Logistics.June 5, 2023RegulationsTwo charged for embezzling money from fleetTwo trucking company employees were charged in a scheme to defraud and embezzle money from Texas-based MH Group. Also: Penske expanding brokerage; C.H. Robinson names Carriers of the Year; J.J. Keller accepting Safety Professional of the Year nominations.June 5, 2023Battery electricMack's MD Electric now eligible for HVIP voucher in CaliforniaThe new Mack MD Electric, unveiled in March, is eligible for an $85,000 HVIP voucher in California. Also: Hino and Fuso to merge; Former fleet owner charged for allegedly stealing freight; Marathon Petroleum donates tanker truck to Navajo Tech CDL school.June 2, 2023Recruiting & retentionWhy drivers are 'loud quitting' and how fleets can be proactiveLoud quitting, where unsatisfied employees voice their frustration to the masses, is a growing trend on social media. WorkHound CEO Max Farrell joins the 10-44 this week to talk about how fleets can be proactive to keep their drivers happy.June 2, 2023CompaniesSaddle Creek adds 1.8M square feet of warehouse spaceEach of the new facilities will be conveniently located for efficient transit with easy access to major interstates, enabling one- to two-day delivery.June 1, 2023EquipmentNHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic emergency braking activationsUnder investigation are an estimated 250,000 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 AEB-equipped trucks. Also: Bulk Express Transport acquiring two fleets; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign; more.June 1, 2023RegulationsSenators petition EPA to withdraw Phase 3 GHG regsA group of 27 Republican Senators penned a letter to EPA voicing concerns over the Phase 3 heavy-duty greenhouse gas emissions regulations. Also: Lighting recalls issued for certain International, Western Star trucks; two large fleets open new terminals.May 31, 2023TechnologyMileMaker's new app offers traffic-influenced routing and moreAlso: CloudTrucks creates four new strategic partnerships to expand carrier benefits; and FreightSmith enhanced its integration with all major payment processing companies so it can accept all forms of fuel cards across its mobile app payment network.May 30, 2023AutonomousAutonomous tech firm Embark to be acquiredApplied Intuition has agreed to acquire Embark for approximately $71 million. Also: PGT Trucking hauling low-greenhouse-gas steel in zero-emission truck; Navistar launches new technician skills competition, announces first winners.May 30, 2023RegulationsUnannounced Brake Safety Day nets nearly 800 out-of-service trucksInspectors placed 773 commercial vehicles out of service during its annual unannounced Brake Safety Day on April 19. Also: Shippers' conditions fell in March; Kenworth receives order for five hydrogen fuel cell electric T680s.May 29, 2023Previous PagePage 107 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
