CCJ StaffRegulationsUnannounced 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, 2023IndicatorsApril marked lowest month for truck tonnage since September 2021ATA's Truck Tonnage Index hit its lowest level in nearly two years in April. Also: FedEx launches new sustainability tracking tool; Digital freight network Convoy joins Volvo autonomous program.May 25, 2023RegulationsTruck parking, CDL testing among bundle of bills passed by House transpo committeeThe House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Tuesday approved five bills aimed at boosting transportation safety and efficiency, including truck parking and CDL testing.May 24, 2023BusinessCargo theft, up 41% so far this year, expected to rise for Memorial DayCargoNet warns that cargo theft activity will increase even more over the long holiday weekend. Also: St. Paul, Minnesota, council will hear proposal to ban truck parking this afternoon; Progressive Insurance intros roadside assistance coverage; more.May 24, 2023TechnologyAvetta offers visibility into supply chain company cyber risksAlso: Samsara partners to help fleets monitor fuel usage, reduce costs and improve operational efficiency; and SmartHop's DAT integration has been proven to increase fleet revenues.May 23, 2023MaintenanceEaton integrates Cummins fault codes into its remote diagnostic techEaton’s IntelliConnect with Cummins engine diagnostic capability is now available in North America, Central America and South America.May 23, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsCummins acquiring commercial vehicle exhaust businessAcquiring two of Faurecia’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants ensures Cummins a long-term supply of aftertreatment components and assemblies.May 23, 2023IndicatorsConditions for carriers continued to fall in MarchFTR reports lower fuel costs and slightly stronger utilization partially offset a more negative rate environment as spot rates continued to deteriorate. Also: NTTC names annual top driver; ATA seeks industry image award nominations; more.May 23, 2023MarketPulseRate pressure, operating costs continue to thwart a trucking recoveryAge rather than size dictates the likelihood of carrier failures, says Jason Miller, Michigan State market expert. Watch his trucking prognostication based on a fresh set of data in this month's episode of CCJ MarketPulse.May 22, 2023RegulationsCoalition voices opposition of heavier trucks to CongressCoalition asks House Transportation leaders to oppose any legislation that would increase legal truck weights. Also: Maverick's safety director honored; Kenworth's Chillicothe plant delivers milestone truck; Isuzu appoints leader of EV business.May 22, 2023Previous PagePage 108 of 215Next PageTop StoriesBusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeWashington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and OregonTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
