CCJ StaffEconomic trendsATA reports truck tonnage up 8% year-over-yearATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.7% in June after rising 0.3% in May. Also: TuSimple partners with Hegelmann in autonomous network development; U.S. Xpress sees benefits in DClimate APU partnership.July 20, 2022ProductsMarathon Brake Systems intros heavy duty shock absorbersMarathon is introducing a complete line of heavy duty shock absorbers.July 19, 2022BusinessPITT OHIO adds New York LTL service via acquisitionPITT OHIO acquiring longtime New York LTL partner Teal’s Express.July 19, 2022RegulationsCalifornia lawmakers in D.C. call on state to repeal AB 5Ten members of the California Congressional Delegation penned a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking that he repeal the law. Also: ATA launches new program to support women in trucking; steering gear recall hits Autocar units.July 19, 2022BusinessWard Transport and Logistics acquiring Quality CartageWard Transport and Logistics books the ninth acquisition among CCJ's Top 250 for-hire carriers in less than two months.July 18, 2022BusinessKLLM acquires 200-truck reefer fleetThe CCJ Top 250 carrier acquired Cartersville, Georgia-based Quest Global. Also: Nomination period for "Transition Trucking" military vet rookie trucker award open through end of July; Fontaine Heavy-Haul rebranding as Fontaine Specialized.July 18, 2022Economic trendsATA calls on Congress to address inflation | Truckers protest AB 5 at Calif. portsATA Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. urged members of the House to address areas of inflationary pressure on the trucking industry. Also: California-based owner-operators are protesting AB 5 at the state's ports; Cummins names new president, CEO; more.July 15, 2022BusinessCompliance, safety, leadership: fleet managers' biggest challengesIn this week's 10-44 webisode, see what a recent study by J.J. Keller found to be the biggest challenges for fleet managers in various roles and how those challenges in 2022 changed from 2021.July 14, 2022RegulationsCDL school owner indicted over alleged bribery schemeThe CDL school owner allegedly paid cash bribes totaling more than $10,000 to a former third-party CDL examiner. Also: J.B. Hunt opening West Coast transload service facility; registration open for FTR's annual Transportation Conference; more.July 14, 2022RegulationsTrucking groups press Congress for end to redundant background checksATA, TCA and others penned a letter to Congress asking for the passage of a bill that would allow one background check for multiple TSA security assessments. Also: XPO announces brokerage spin-off branding; DC Logistics acquired by investment firm.July 13, 2022Previous PagePage 139 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
