CCJ StaffEquipment controlsTuSimple, Navistar call off autonomous partnershipTuSimple and Navistar are ending to their autonomous truck co-development partnership after just two years.December 5, 2022RegulationsCOVID-related CLP waivers extended through FebruaryFMCSA issued a three-month extension for waivers related to CDL skills testing for CLP holders. Also: J.B. Hunt donates $55,000 to classrooms in 10th year of Adopt-a-Class program.December 5, 2022RegulationsCourt sides with Swift in meal, rest break suitSwift wins California meal and rest break lawsuit. Also: speeding was top Operation Safe Driver Week violation; Bridgestone names new Commercial Truck Group president.December 2, 2022MaintenanceWays to improve maintenance to extend the lifecycle of your fleet's trucksOne area that tends to get left behind when budgets get tight is maintenance and equipment, but there are ways to save money in those areas while also making sure your equipment is still maintained and reliable.December 2, 2022RegulationsBill to avoid rail strike passes, heads to Biden's deskThe Senate on Thursday voted 80-15 to impose the tentative agreement brokered in September by the Biden administration, a day after the House passed the same measure.December 1, 2022RegulationsMulti-million-dollar truck parking bill introduced in SenateA companion bill in the U.S. House passed in committee over the summer but still awaits a vote by the full House.December 1, 2022RegulationsInmate seeks regs relief from driver training rulesA New Hampshire State Prison inmate is requesting an exemption from two Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) provisions. Also: For the third time this year, an individual truck driver seeks HOS waiver; Best Warehousing and Transportation acquired.December 1, 2022RegulationsLivestock haulers' hours of service exemption request deniedSeveral livestock-related groups had asked FMCSA to allow drivers a 16-hour work day with 15 driving hours. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands into West Virginia; Bestpass acquires HVUT e-filing firm.November 30, 2022Economic trendsTesla's Musk says Semi passes 500-mile, 81K testWith just days until initial deliveries begin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric Semi can do 500 miles at 81,000 pounds. Also: Averitt Express expands; ACT Research believes the rate bottoming process is underway; ATRI seeks input on predatory towing.November 29, 2022Economic trendsTruck tonnage saw significant drop in OctoberAccording to ATA, the 2.3% month-over-month decrease from September to October was the biggest monthly drop since the start of the pandemic. Also: HHG company foreman sentenced in racketeering scheme.November 28, 2022Previous PagePage 131 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 TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
