CCJ StaffAutonomousKnight-Swift gets first autonomous-powered truckThe carrier will directly own and operate a truck with select features of Embark’s automated driving software.December 19, 2022BusinessTCA names 18 Fleet Safety Award division winnersWinners were named in six divisions and will now compete for one of two grand prizes for small fleets and large fleets. Also: Yokohama recalling certain drive, trailer tires; C.H. Robinson names new board of directors appointment.December 19, 2022RegulationsUSA Truck parent company prepping for possible saleDB Schenker could hit the open market. Also: Texas DPS officials are again conducting enhanced commercial vehicle safety inspections at random as they cross international ports of entry into Texas; Old Dominion increasing rates for 2023; moreDecember 16, 2022Oils & lubricants0W-20 oil in a truck? It's possible, if not likelyInbound emissions regulations could push diesel engine oil into viscosity grades most common for four-cylinder autos, like 0W-20.December 15, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsHazmat hauler Heritage Transport acquires Frank's Vacuum Truck ServiceExpanding its trucking capacity allows Heritage Transport to take on new opportunities.December 15, 2022RegulationsBipartisan bill would require businesses give truck drivers restroom accessBipartisan legislation would require retailers, warehouses and other businesses to give drivers access to bathroom facilities when they are picking up cargo or making deliveries.December 15, 2022Companies70 J.B. Hunt drivers participating in Wreaths Across AmericaThe company will deliver 42 loads of wreaths to various veteran cemeteries across the nation. Also: Ryder opening new multiclient distribution center in Chicago area; Mack, Volvo add another Certified EV Dealer in Canada.December 15, 2022RegulationsAB 5 update: OOIDA files for preliminary injunctionOOIDA, allowed by the court to intervene in the case in September, filed a motion last week for a preliminary injunction halting AB 5's enforcement. Also: Air Products investing in Texas hydrogen plant; Fox Logistics names new president.December 14, 2022RegulationsCanadian ELD mandate taking effect Jan. 1Carriers operating in Canada will be required to have a compliant ELD when the calendar flips, except for those operating solely in certain provinces. Also: Yellow names new CIO; Toronto-area Volvo, Mack dealer earns Certified EV Dealer designation.December 13, 2022TechnologyTransport Canada approves Verizon Connect ELDAlso: Locus aims to improve delivery speeds in last-mile logistics with new Dispatch Management Platform feature; global telematics company launches two new trackers; and Amazon introduces AWS Supply Chain application.December 12, 2022Previous PagePage 119 of 205Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedTrucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, tariffs will only apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.RegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
