CCJ StaffCompaniesFreedom Freight adding intermodal business through SavannahFreight Solutions, is launching new intermodal services. Also: AV industry outlines policy recommendations to Congress, DOT; AAA reports public fear of AVs growing; battery electric truck start up Xos Thursday introduced its 2023 battery-electric Stepvan.March 13, 2023BusinessNMFTA adds to cybersecurity teamThe association named a new director of enterprise security, who will work to safeguard the trucking industry against cyber attacks. Also: Isuzu's Brian Tabel named to NTEA board of directors; RK Logistics expands outside of California.March 10, 2023TechnologyAdvanced fleet technology influences safety, operational costsAI's role in trucking can be more than just dash cam footage that keeps fleets out of court.March 9, 2023BusinessTCAWinners from five TCA-member fleets took home top honors in the 2023 TCA Drivers of the Year program.March 8, 2023WorkforceYellow recognizes drivers for surpassing 1 million safe milesFour Yellow drivers surpassed 4 million safe miles in 2022, while 32 drivers surpassed 3 million safe miles. Also: Ryder sold its Miami HQ, will relocate; Love's founder Tom Love passed away Tuesday; TEL expanding trailer leasing into Midwest, Southwest.March 8, 2023TechnologyCover Whale partners with data science tech company to improve driver safety program, insurance premiumsAlso: NMFTA launches a new digital SCAC system; Bestpass and Comdata partner to help fleets and owner-operators save money ordering permits for travel across North America; WARP offers a same-/next-day delivery solution for perishables shippers and more.March 7, 2023Economic 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, 2023Previous PagePage 118 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
