CCJ StaffRegulationsCanada ending cross-border vax requirement Oct. 1As Canada plans to end its cross-border COVID vaccination requirement, OOIDA is asking President Biden to follow suit for the U.S. Also: XPO honors driver for hitting 4 million safe driving miles; distributor launches hot shot fleet; more.September 29, 2022Alternative powerBiden administration okays billions for EV infrastructureThe Biden-Harris Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 states. Also: Ongoing wildfire emergency in Oregon prompts extension of HOS waiver; UPS gets waiver to train CLP holders on pulling doubles.September 28, 2022TechnologyDrivewyze integrates Safety Cloud hazard dataAlso: Convoy offers new capabilities, and Trucker Path partners to offer insurance for truckers.September 27, 2022TrucksInternational recalling nearly 7k trucks for engine issueThe connecting rod wrist pin can crack in the affected engines, resulting in a connecting rod failure, which could cause an engine shutdown. Also: Nikola recalls certain Tre BEV trucks for seat belt issue; new certified Volvo EV dealer in Ontario; more.September 27, 2022Alternative powerToyota, Kenworth tout success of hydrogen fuel-cell electric truck partnershipThe companies recently completed operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities “Shore to Store” project in Southern California. Also: Schneider announces newest Ride of Pride driver; PGT partners with Penske for fleet maintenance.September 26, 2022RegulationsFMCSA considering electronic IDs on trucks to improve roadside inspectionsFMCSA is considering a regulatory change that would require trucks be equipped with electronic identification technology capable of wirelessly communicating with federal or state motor carrier safety enforcement personnel.September 23, 2022BusinessConditions for carriers improved in JulyFTR reports trucking conditions remained negative despite gains from June. Also: Freight volumes were flat in August while utilization was down; TLSS has acquired New Jersey-based Freight Connections.September 23, 2022MaintenanceCleaner, hotter engines add stress to the DPF, maintenanceThe success of the aftertreatment system relies heavily on the diesel particulate filter (DPF), and cleaner, hotter-burning engines are putting more stress on a component that, while expensive, is also increasingly difficult to find.September 22, 2022Economic trendsTruck tonnage rebounds in August after dip in JulyATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.8% in August after decreasing 1.5% in July. Also: FMCSA to study how drivers engage with autonomous trucks; Volvo to begin customer testing of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in Europe in 2025.September 22, 2022Equipment controlsSchneider partners with autonomous truck manufacturerSchneider will provide will provide freight and insights in its partnership with Torc Robotics. Also: Shippers' conditions turn positive for the first time since September 2020; Western Star trucks recalled; Amazon partners with electrofuels company.September 21, 2022Previous PagePage 140 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 Oregon.TechnologyCourt 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
