CCJ StaffProductsUniroyal relaunching commercial tire lineUniroyal Tires relaunches commercial truck tire line with 3 new tires. Also: Starsky Robotics founder is back; Connecticut’s Sculley named TAEC Chairman.August 1, 2022Companies17 states, D.C., Quebec partner on multi-state zero-emission truck, bus planThe Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative released an action plan to help fight rising diesel exhaust pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Also: GLS US expands LTL into Colorado.July 28, 2022MaintenanceFleets should be proactive in leveraging relationships with vendorsTransportation is a relationship business, and vendor reps can provide more than donuts and tee times.July 28, 2022Economic trendsShippers Conditions fell in May due to higher diesel, tighter capacityThe outlook for FTR's Shippers Conditions Index is for little change, as utilization and rates are expected to remain mildly unfavorable for shippers. Also: Nominate a driver for Pilot's Road Warrior award.July 28, 2022RegulationsConnecticut targets trucks with new emissions requirementsThe new law authorizes the state to adopt regulations implementing California’s medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicle standards. Also: Women in Trucking reports the female truck driver workforce has grown to more than 13%.July 27, 2022RegulationsDriving time hours regs suspended in Texas | Driver in human smuggling case indictedFMCSA has extended an emergency declaration in Texas in response to widespread wildfires. Also: The truck driver and an accomplice in last month's deadly human smuggling case were indicted by a federal grand jury; ATRI seeks driver input on in-cab cams.July 26, 2022Economic trendsFreight volumes, rates dipped in JuneACT Research's For-Hire Trucking Index for June showed an increase in trucking capacity and a decrease in freight volumes and rates. Also: Yellow opens a new Driving Academy in Detroit; Amazon begins rolling out custom electric Rivian delivery vehicles.July 25, 2022BusinessShelley Simpson named new president of J.B. HuntSimpson will take over the role on Aug. 1, and current president John N. Roberts III, will remain chief executive officer and a member of the J.B. Hunt Board of Directors. Also: Yellow partnering with U.S. Army; Merchants Fleet acquired.July 22, 2022WorkforceDrug test results uncover troubling trends in transportationAfter 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.July 21, 2022Economic trendsTrucking conditions fell back negative in MayThen-record diesel prices offset a freight market that was slightly stronger in May than in April, FTR reports. Also: FMCSA hosting info session on under-21 pilot program; former Daimler CEO joins AI Fleet's Board of Directors; more.July 21, 2022Previous PagePage 138 of 206Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
