CCJ StaffTrucksAutocar integrates smart gauges into CNG severe-duty trucksThe integration gives operators access to real-time information regarding the truck’s fuel management system, including diesel gallon equivalent, time and distance to empty and more. Also: Florida allowing storm-relief trucks to bypass weigh stations.November 10, 2022AutonomousRyder partnering with Aurora for autonomous truck maintenanceRyder technicians will be embedded at Aurora’s terminal in South Dallas to support its autonomous operations.November 9, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsForward Air acquires Alabama-based intermodal carrierThe acquisition of Chickasaw Container Services allows Forward to grow in the Mobile, Alabama, and Memphis, Tennessee, markets. Also: Rhode Island appealing court ruling on trucks-only tolls.November 9, 2022TechnologyFleet Enable unveils new capacity optimization feature for final-mile sectorAlso: Geotab ELD and telematics technologies are now available via Trucker Path, and a heavy-duty commercial vehicle dealer management system provider is now offering its customers end-to-end document management and workflow automation.November 8, 2022TechnologyNMFTA Digital LTL Council releases eBOL API standardCarriers will benefit by automating – or even eliminating – certain administrative, bill entry and customer service tasks, saving up to 1.3% of their current costs and equating to industry savings of potentially $470 million.November 8, 2022TrucksDaimler recalls more than 200,000 trucks over brakes system issueCorrosion could affect the functionality of the brake modulator valve in certain trucks, which during an adaptive cruise control braking event could cause uneven braking. Also: Ascend raises owner-operator pay.November 8, 2022RegulationsIowa joins growing list of states waiving HOS for fuel haulersIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation waiving hours of service regs for certain fuel haulers in the state. Also: Bipartisan House bill would give more flexibility to independent contractors; next-gen Kenworth T680 with Aurora autonomous system.November 7, 2022RegulationsMovie production haulers' ELD exemption renewedFMCSA renewed the exemption for the Motion Picture Association that covers drivers transporting to or from a theatrical or television motion picture production site. Also: 3PL Echo Global Logistics acquires Chicago-based Fastmore Logistics.November 4, 2022WorkforceDrivers' prior traffic violations, convictions can help predict future crash involvementJoining Jason and Matt on this week's 10-44 is ATRI's Dan Murray, who talks about the firm's latest research into which regs violations are most statistically likely to predict future crash involvementNovember 3, 2022RegulationsHours regs waived for fuel haulers in Nebraska"Fuel shortages due to high demand" prompted Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts to issue an emergency declaration waiving hours of service regs for fuel haulers in the state. Ryder acquires e-commerce distribution firm.November 3, 2022Previous PagePage 134 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
