CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTruck tonnage rebounds in August after dip in JulyATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.8% in August after decreasing 1.5% in July. Also: FMCSA to study how drivers engage with autonomous trucks; Volvo to begin customer testing of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in Europe in 2025.September 22, 2022Equipment controlsSchneider partners with autonomous truck manufacturerSchneider will provide will provide freight and insights in its partnership with Torc Robotics. Also: Shippers' conditions turn positive for the first time since September 2020; Western Star trucks recalled; Amazon partners with electrofuels company.September 21, 2022TrucksWatch: Freightliner preps enhancements for its M2, SD modelsThe SD and M2 get some Cascadia-esque updates on the outside but the interior and tech get the most attention.September 20, 2022TrucksPrice Digests recognizes truck models for highest retained valuePrice Digests, a provider of vehicle values and specs data for more than 100 years, has announced the finalists for its Fourth Annual Price Digests Highest Retained Value Awards.September 20, 2022Equipment controlsSaia opens new LTL terminals in KansasSaia has opened five terminals during the third quarter this year. Also: Volvo Trucks debuts fully electric rear axle; IVECO and Plus have completed of the initial phase of their autonomous trucking pilot.September 19, 2022BusinessYellow boss joins tech BOD | XPO appoints leadership to its RXO spin-offYellow President and COO Darrel Harris appointed to the board of directors for SMC³. Also: XPO Logistics names officers of RXO, the planned spin-off of its brokered transportation platform; TCA Announces agenda for Bridging Border BarriersSeptember 19, 2022VideosWatch: Kenworth's chief engineer on new TX-18 transmission and all-electric trucksKenworth Chief Engineer Joe Adams talks to CCJ Senior Editor Tom Quimby about the new TX-18 automated transmission and explains how Kenworth can help fleets get behind the wheel of an electric T680E, K370E and K270E.September 18, 2022TechnologyArtificial intelligence can improve driver utilization and maximize fleet efficiencyTrucking companies everywhere are always looking for ways to become more efficient. Whether that’s with driver or truck utilization or something else, most fleets have areas they could improve on.September 16, 2022RegulationsFMCSA seeks feedback on potential ELD regs revisionsThe agency wants to hear from the trucking industry on potential changes to the pre-2000 engine exemption, ELD tech specs and more. Also: DB Schenker completes USA Truck acquisition; Goodyear opens Highway Hero award nomination period.September 16, 2022CompaniesRail unions agree to deal, likely avoid strikeRail, unions reach deal early Thursday; Also: CFI recognized for its security and fraud prevention program; Wabash launches new intelligent thermal management sub-brand; J. J. Keller adds hazmat endorsement to ELDT trainer certification program.September 15, 2022Previous PagePage 126 of 200Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
