CCJ StaffAlternative powerFleets share ride and drive impressions of zero emission trucks and vansFleets looking to shrink their carbon footprint provide feedback on zero emission trucks and vans from a recent ride and drive event at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California.June 3, 2022BusinessATA calls on Biden administration to take action to lower diesel pricesAmong recommendations from ATA was expediting lease sales and permits for offshore and onshore energy production and expediting permitting for pipelines and more. Also: New York suspends fuel tax; Landstar CFO resigns; Volvo adds dual PTO; more.June 3, 2022BusinessWhat are the 'Five Sleepiest States' for truck drivers?Using ELD data, freight-matching platform FleetOps determined where truck drivers most often take their 10-hour break, and used that information to help shippers and brokers meet carriers with freight where their trucks are.June 3, 2022Equipment controlsEmbark partners with Texas police as part of autonomous truck developmentEmbark says the partnership will help train autonomous tech to identify police vehicles and develop communication protocols between autonomous trucks and police. Also: J.J. Keller opens Safety Professional award nominations; more.June 2, 2022RegulationsFMCSA shuts down Texas fleet attempting to avoid previous shut down orderFMCSA alleges that JPL Logistics used common ownership, common management, common control, and/or common familial relationship to enable Jaypur Logistics and its principal to avoid Jaypur Logistics’ Imminent Hazard Order issued in May.June 1, 2022BusinessHeartland Express acquires CCJ Top 250 company Smith TransportThe deal was made for $170 million in existing cash from Heartland. In a separate $14 million deal, Heartland also acquired Smith Transport's headquarters in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.June 1, 2022RegulationsFMCSA extends COVID-related hours of service waiver through AugustThe agency modified the declaration, removing some commodities previously covered. Also: Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association suing Calif. over CARB regs; new Mack Academy facility in Illinois; more.June 1, 2022WorkforceCarriersEdge intros auto-hauler driver training coursesThe online driver training provider launched a new series of courses for car haulers. Also: FedEx Express delivers 100,000 pounds of baby formula from Germany.May 30, 2022BusinessFleets, nominate your dealer or parts and service provider for an awardTrucks, Parts, Service – a sister publication to CCJ – has opened the nomination periods for its annual awards celebrating our industry's best dealers and independent aftermarket distributors.May 29, 2022BusinessMeritor shareholders okay Cummins acquisitionThe two companies in February entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins would pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share.May 27, 2022Previous PagePage 144 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
