CCJ StaffBattery electricMichigan-based grocery chain testing EVs in cold weatherGrocery retailer Meijer is running two Freightliner eCascaida battery-electric trucks and keeping track of the impact of cold weather on their performance. Also: Cross-border freight up year-over-year in October; Driving Dynamics acquired; more.January 10, 2023Battery electricFlatbed carrier adding Nikola BEV to fleetPGT Trucking will use the battery-electric truck for a specific customer, operating on local, dedicated routes. Also: DOT raising fines for regs violations; Roadrunner announces latest transit time improvements; WIT seeks gender diversity feedback.January 6, 2023WorkforceTransportation employment slowdown likely to continue this yearTransportation has lost job numbers for the past four months (through November) but despite that, drivers' interest in new jobs is on an uptick.January 5, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsATS Logistics acquired by Charleston port behemothATS will operate as part of the Harbor Logistics platform, the market leader in warehouse and drayage capabilities in the Charleston market.January 5, 2023BusinessThree fleets make acquisition movesThree fleets in various segments announce expansions. Also: C.H. Robinson CEO Bob Biesterfeld is out. He'd been in that role since 2019 and with the company for 24 years.January 5, 2023MaintenanceStep-by-step air brake inspectionIf you are inspecting brakes, you should become familiar with federal and state periodic inspection requirements because anyone performing required periodic inspections must meet specific criteria in terms of experience and training.January 4, 2023BusinessSchneider fully transitions to Union Pacific for Western rail serviceThe company said the move is a "pivotal step" in doubling its intermodal business by 2030. Also: Torc partners with autonomous verification and validation firm; shipping company Rollo launching EV van fleet; PGT Trucking announces leadership appointments.January 4, 2023MaintenancePeterbilt, East announce recallsPeterbilt: Molded 579 hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint. East: The steering arm may fracture during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.January 3, 2023TechnologyCarrier Logistics integrating with LTL APIs from SMC³CLI, a provider of LTL freight management software, says it has completed development work to fully integrate with LTL APIs from SMC³. Also: e2open and Hubtek announce partnership.January 3, 2023RegulationsNTSB extends its Most Wanted initiatives into 2023First issued in 2021, the NTSB is carrying its Most Wanted List into 2023. Also: CVSA hosting free webinar on driver exercise; Some fireworks carriers get HOS/ELD relief.January 2, 2023Previous PagePage 126 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
