CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTruck orders climb for the first time in five monthsOrder activity over the last six months has been strong and annualizes to 413,000 units.March 7, 2023TrucksDaimler recalling 60,000 trucks for steering issueThe recall affects a number of Freightliner models and is an extension of a 2021 recall that impacted 105,000 Cascadias. Also: ContainerPort Group expands into Philadelphia; new driving school in Florida; Mack named official hauler for Skip Barber Racing.March 7, 2023RegulationsMichigan rolling back spring weight restrictionsSpring weight restrictions are being reduced. Also: Love's pays out $2.3M in bonuses to Gemini drivers; new trucking group looking to preserve independent contractor model; Davco names new company president.March 6, 2023RegulationsTwo states looking to limit nuclear verdictsLegislation in Iowa and a proposal in Florida would limit the chances of nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. Also: Aurora, Waymo seek regs exemption for autonomous trucks; trucker petitions FMCSA for hours exemption; Torc acquires AI firm.March 3, 2023BusinessSupply chain challenges have accelerated transportation innovationThe COVID pandemic and the resulting strain on the supply chain and logistics industries made it clear that innovations are still needed to make the transportation network more efficient.March 3, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsBig G Express acquires 90-truck Tennessee-based fleetNashville-based RTR Transportation is a family-owned, full-service nationwide dry van truckload carrier offering local cartage, warehousing, cross dock, trailer rework, and storage trailers.March 2, 2023BusinessATRI seeks carriers' ops cost data for annual reportATRI will use the data from fleets to compile its annual Operational Costs of Trucking benchmarking tool. Also: Old Dominion elects new VPs; XPO named LTL Carrier of the Year by Mode Global; Carrier Transicold releases new CARB-compliant reefer unit.March 2, 2023ProductsVolvo I-Torque wins truck writers' awardMarch 1, 2023TechnologyBestpass offers access to CDL legal protection services provider Open Road Drivers PlanAlso: API platform HyperTrack launches new features; Blume Global partners with a trucking fintech startup; Platform Science adds an education platform to its app catalog; and Isaac will unveil its new smartphone app at TCA.March 1, 2023RegulationsABS, cargo securement emphasis of Roadcheck blitz in MayWhile itself not an OOS violation, ABS helps reduce the risk of collision, and cargo securement is a Top 5 OOS issue.March 1, 2023Previous PagePage 111 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
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