CCJ StaffRegulationsA closer look at diesel emissionsDespite their collective impact on air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency regulates nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions independently.January 26, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsR.E. Garrison acquires Georgia-based produce haulerBoaty's Transport will continue to operate under its own name under the R.E. Garrison umbrella. The acquisition of Boaty’s will bring with it more than 50 tractors and 80 refrigerated trailers.January 26, 2023Economic trendsTruck tonnage ticked up to close out 2022ATA reported truck tonnage was up slightly in December, while tonnage for the year increased 3.4% over 2021. Also: Shippers' conditions on the rise; California fleet orders 15 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks; Xcell Logistics opens new Texas warehouse.January 26, 2023RegulationsPropane haulers get more hours relief in three statesPropane shortages in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming prompted HOS waivers for propane haulers. Also: Iowa grain, fertilizer, manure haulers' overweight waiver extended; new Certified EV Dealer for Mack, Volvo; Midwest Carriers increases driver pay.January 25, 2023TechnologyGeoSpace Labs launches new AI DashcamAlso: Microsoft Connected Fleets adds Wejo to ecosystem; NMFTA's classification book goes digital; Xos offers mobile fleet management application and more.January 24, 2023WorkforceJ.B. Hunt awarding nearly $9M in appreciation bonusesThe bonuses are being given to truck drivers and other employees who worked with the company throughout 2022. Also: Paccar recalling certain battery-electric trucks for software issue; Walmart expanding Fleet Development Program.January 24, 2023Alternative powerKnight-Swift receives first battery-electric KenworthThe truck will be used in the fleet's SoCal port operations. Also: Proposed legislation would change driver age requirements around port operations; Yellow graduated 1,000 students in 2022; new Women in Trucking leadership; more.January 23, 2023RegulationsFuel haulers in eight states get hours of service reliefA refinery shutdown in Colorado prompted a regional emergency declaration from FMCSA. Also: Small aggregates hauler acquired; Nikola launches hydrogen mobile fueler; Navistar names new senior VP; Volvo invests in autonomy; Ascend CEO recognized.January 20, 2023RegulationsPerpetual emissions regulations squander air quality improvement opportunityDiesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer says cleaner burning (and more expensive) diesels won't have the quick clean air impact that wider adoption rates of modern engines would.January 19, 2023Economic trendsTrucking conditions, while improved, remained negative in NovemberFTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed slight improvement in November. Also: Schneider gets eCascadia in SoCal intermodal operations; FMCSA denies driver's HOS exemption request; Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; Estes opens new Texas terminal.January 19, 2023Previous PagePage 124 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
