CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsTrimble acquiring Transporeon for $1.98 billionTransporeon's software platform provides modular applications that power a global network for 145,000 carriers and 1,400 shippers and load recipients with an integrated suite of sourcing, planning, execution, monitoring and settlement tools.December 12, 2022CompaniesNTSB rules drug use, fatigue factors in truck crash that killed 5 cyclistsNational Transportation Safety Bureau finds that the probable cause of a fatal Searchlight, Nevada, crash was the box truck driver’s impairment and fatigue stemming from use of methamphetamine.December 12, 2022WorkforceTeamsters' pensions get $36B bailout from BidenThe funding will stave off estimated benefit reductions of roughly 60% in the next few years for more than 350,000 workers, according to the White House. Also: Medium-duty EV maker Motiv secures 175 California HVIP vouchers for customers.December 12, 2022Alternative powerSchneider adding nearly 100 electric trucks to SoCal intermodal fleetThe carrier had previously reported orders for 62 Freightliner eCascadias and now plans to deploy an additional 30 BEVs from DTNA. Also: Chemical supply chain firm Quantix acquires Mid-States Packaging; Forward Air increasing rates.December 9, 2022Battery 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, 2022Previous PagePage 120 of 205Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, but 'value of 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
