CCJ StaffBusinessKenan Advantage Group acquires Louisiana petrochem companyKAG Logistics picking up American PetroLog is the seventh acquisition this month among CCJ's Top 250 for-hire fleets.June 27, 2022WorkforceCPC Logistics recognizes drivers at NASCAR eventCPC Logistics recognized 18 of its Hall of Fame and All-Star Drivers at a recent NASCAR event.June 27, 2022Equipment controlsNHTSA signs off on new electric, driverless 'pod'NHTSA issues its first-ever approval for a driverless, autonomous, electric truck. Also: Roadrunner adds new direct lanes; The first certified Mack, Volvo EV dealership in New England.June 24, 2022MaintenanceFleets aren't the only ones testing engine oilsAs long as you're using the right type in the right application, and have good fundamental maintenance practices, engine oil isn't an exact science – but its formulation is.June 23, 2022MaintenanceHutcheson cleared by committee, on track for confirmation as FMCSA adminRobin Hutcheson is on a path to be FMCSA's first full-time administrator since 2019. Also: Unannounced brake blitz catches almost 1,300; Meritor updates MeritorPartsXpress.com to reduce turnaround time for driveshaft orders.June 23, 2022BusinessInvestment groups buy majority stake in FreymillerTwo investment groups targeted Freymiller for its temp-controlled trucking, logistics brokerage and intermodal transportation services.June 22, 2022Alternative powerTrucking conditions climb | FedEx gets first BrightDrop EV delivery vansATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index hit the second highest level since the pandemic started. Also: FedEx is on a path to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric by 2040; TruckPro acquires southwestern U.S. distributor.June 22, 2022TechnologyIdaho boosting compliance tech at I-84 weigh station | Mack, Paccar recallsThis will be the sixth Weigh-in-Motion site IRD has deployed in Idaho. Also: Paccar, Mack announce recalls.June 21, 2022Alternative powerVolvo invests in second-life battery energy storage companyThe investment will further accelerate Volvo Group's battery business and sustainability opportunities, the company said. Also: Pilot expands into CNG business with new partnership.June 20, 2022RegulationsCongress again eyes repeal of federal excise tax on trucksThe tax was first enacted in 1917 to help pay for World War I and was increased to its current 12% level in 1982. Also: CVSA asks FMCSA to require carriers hauling hemp to carry standardized documentation.June 17, 2022Previous PagePage 137 of 201Next PageTop StoriesEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsThe gen2 International LT Series is powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain.TechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
