CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTrailer orders continue surge as backlog approaches 8 monthsNet trailer orders continued to soar in November. Also: Alaska gets driver training exemption for remote locations; AIT Worldwide Logistics has signed The Climate Pledge, plans to be net-zero emissions by 2035.December 30, 2022MaintenanceBridgestone launching tire program for smaller last-mile fleetsThe new program will help smaller fleets better manage their tire programs and only pay for their tires based on usage.December 30, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsAscend acquires 7-acre Atlanta metro terminalCCJ Top 250 carrier Ascend growing south of Atlanta. Also: Paccar recalls more than 15,000 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks spanning 9 model years; CRST opens new divisional HQ in Alabama.December 29, 2022RegulationsStevens Transport gets waiver allowing pre-CDL drivers to run teamSimilar exemptions have been granted to numerous other fleets in recent years. Also: Women trucking organizations seeking nominations for top driver awards.December 28, 2022VideosThe 10-44's greatest hits of 202210-44 hosts Jason Cannon and Matt Cole look back at a year full of their weekly webisode and share some of their favorites.December 28, 2022MaintenanceWinter shock maintenance important for safety, driver comfortFreezing weather adversely affects shock performance and can quickly lead to failure for shocks already battling service fatigue.December 28, 2022MaintenanceBrake issue prompts Translead recallHyundai Translead is recalling certain 2020-2021 dry van and reefer trailers. Also: Nikola gets closer to earning CARB voucher; FMCSA publishes new webpage for entry-level drivers.December 27, 2022RegulationsWhat do OEMs think of EPA's new emission regs?Truck and engine makers now begin work in earnest on clearing an even higher low emissions bar.December 26, 2022CCJ InnovatorsCCJ will crown its 2023 Innovator of the Year this weekCCJ profiles fleets every month for developing and deploying innovative solutions to trucking problems and Thursday night will crown its 2023 Innovator of the Year. Here's a look at all the candidates.December 26, 2022RegulationsFMCSA denies carriers' request to report hair drug testing results to ClearinghouseThe Trucking Alliance's petition to allow reporting of actual knowledge of a hair drug test positive to the Clearinghouse was denied. Also: FMCSA denies ELDT exemption requests; Ohio Volvo dealer gets EV certification.December 26, 2022Previous PagePage 127 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