CCJ StaffBusinessFMCSA shuts down Texas carrier for safety non-compliance | Diesel prices climb past $5.60 a gallon nationwideFMCSA says Texas fleet's OOS rates were 2-5 times higher than average. Also: Fuel prices jump another 11 cents; 17,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; Top 250 carrier adds 60 electric Volvos to fleet.May 11, 2022CompaniesFormer DART boss joins AFC Transport | XPO appoints CEO of planned spinoffIndustry veteran named AFC Transport president. Also: XPO looks in-house for chief of its brokerage business spinoff.May 10, 2022AutonomousEmbark completes winter-conditions autonomous testThe autonomous tech developer found that its system worked successfully on 90% of snowy runs. Also: Solo AVT unveils long-haul, battery-electric autonomous truck specs; Embark also announced a partnership with U.S. Xpress; more.May 10, 2022BusinessForward Air acquiring 70-truck Edgmon TruckingThe acquisition of Edgmon Trucking marks the first West Coast location for Forward Air's intermodal businessMay 9, 2022RegulationsIndustry sounds off on speed limiter, voices concern over potential spike in road rageTrucking stakeholders express concern over speed limiters' potential to decrease highway safety.May 9, 2022Equipment controlsPenske will serve as Torc autonomous truck maintenance providerPenske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc's autonomous test fleet. Also: Daimler Truck has taken a minority stake in smart machine company Apex.AI; Volvo announces new autonomous solution; more.May 6, 2022BusinessShared truckload freight can help boost efficiency in fleetsThere are times when shippers will purchase truckload service but don’t have a full trailer of freight. For the truckload carrier, empty space in the trailer means lost potential revenue. This is where shared truckload freight comes into play.May 5, 2022RegulationsFMCSA extending Truck Leasing Task Force application deadlineThose interested in joining the new task force can now apply through May 13. Also: TCA awards $160,000 in scholarships; Penske is now leasing Orange EV electric terminal tractors; Cummins, Trillium are partnering to help fleets transition to alt fuels.May 5, 2022BusinessDiesel prices jump to $5.51 national average, setting new record highLast week's 34.5-cent increase in diesel's national average was driven mostly by significant increases along the East Coast. Also: Get last-minute cargo securement tips ahead of Roadcheck with new online training portal.May 4, 2022BusinessA. Duie Pyle wins ATA's President's Trophy for fifth timeThe award recognizes outstanding safety performance at fleets. Also: Registration open for annual FTR conference; severe-duty Autocar Xpeditor trucks recalled; Pennsylvania Mack, Volvo dealer becomes Certified EV Dealer.May 3, 2022Previous PagePage 143 of 201Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightCN and CSX are looking to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville that replaces an existing trucking leg from Memphis into Music City.Equipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
