CCJ StaffBattery electricFleets willing to go green are eligible for billions in grantsGrants have accelerated EV adoption, but navigating the eligibility benchmarks isn't easy, and bleeding-edge tech is often a hunting ground for fraudsters.December 9, 2022Alternative powerVolvo delivers seven electric VNRs to RyderRyder will use its new electric trucks to support routes between Volvo's Pennsylvania assembly operations. Also: Detroit produces millionth engine at Redford, Michigan, facility; SoCal police warn of CPC theft; Sysco opens 10th driver training facility.December 8, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsContainerPort Group parent acquires Pacific Cascade Trucking, other assetsAn asset-light provider of 3PL services including drayage, warehousing, transloading, fulfillment and more, Pacific Cascade was currently operates 50-plus trucks and has a 267,000 sq. ft. distribution facility.December 7, 2022TrucksInternational trucks recalled over lock nutsThe hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints could break, affecting steering stability, according to the recall. Also: NTTC names Driver of the Year finalists; Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates 100th class.December 7, 2022MaintenanceAir brake system anatomyThree basic systems of air brakes you should be familiar with before attempting maintenance or replacement work.December 7, 2022TechnologyFullbay upgrades payment processing with new product integrationAlso: Loadsmith partners with Wabash to increase capacity; GPS Insight makes enhancements to its integrated Field Service Management suite; TruckerPath offers discounts for American Truck Business Services and more.December 6, 2022Economic trendsTruck orders tumble off record highs but 'resilient'OEMs having opened their orderboards for 2023 more broadly, and ongoing pent-up demand — with tailwinds from strong carrier profitability and elevated fleet age — is keeping truck orders stoked.December 6, 2022BusinessJ.B. Hunt joins Convoy, Uber Freight in developing appointment scheduling API standardsThe three companies announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium. Also: Cummins completes Meritor's acquisition of Siemens' commercial vehicle unit; Nebraska fuel-related HOS waiver extended; Iowa overweight waiver extended.December 6, 2022Equipment controlsTuSimple, Navistar call off autonomous partnershipTuSimple and Navistar are ending to their autonomous truck co-development partnership after just two years.December 5, 2022RegulationsCOVID-related CLP waivers extended through FebruaryFMCSA issued a three-month extension for waivers related to CDL skills testing for CLP holders. Also: J.B. Hunt donates $55,000 to classrooms in 10th year of Adopt-a-Class program.December 5, 2022Previous PagePage 116 of 201Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
