CCJ StaffRegulationsSuspected driver in human smuggling operation faces life in prisonThe suspected driver in the operation that left 53 undocumented aliens dead, Homero Zamorano Jr., could also possibly receive the death penalty. Also: Yellow opens three new Driving Academies; Bendix hosting ride-and-drive event in Ohio.July 1, 2022BusinessTrucking's peak season unlikely to 'peak'A massive shift to ecommerce, dropping retail inventories and record inflation serve as early warning signs that transportation's peak season might not actually peak.June 30, 2022RegulationsSuspected driver in Texas human smuggling case reportedly 'very high on meth'The truck's driver and two others were arrested. Also: FMCSA renewed Prime Inc.'s pre-CDL waiver; Caltrux CEO joining Hyzon Motors; Saia opens two new facilities in Georgia; Highway Transport opens new Chicago service center.June 30, 2022Alternative powerCummins, Hyliion collaborating on battery electric, natural gasHyliion and Cummins collaborating on Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Also: J.B. Hunt adds customer Wayfair to autonomous truck pilot; ArionT ELD removed from device registry; moreJune 29, 2022CompaniesFleet owners plead guilty in PPP fraud schemeA 47-truck general freight carrier pled guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud. Also: 33K Navistar vehicles recalled; new AMBEST leadership; more.June 28, 2022BusinessKenan 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, 2022Previous PagePage 141 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
