CCJ StaffBusinessA.N. Webber acquires flatbed brokerageHicks Co., a force in the west-coast flatbed brokerage market for 40 years, will continue to operate under its own name and authority until the end of the year.August 2, 2022Equipment controlsSchneider set to autonomously haul freight in TexasSchneider will begin weekly autonomous hauls this week between Dallas and Houston. Also: PGT Trucking names new VP; 115 of XPO's truck drivers have been honored for reaching “million miler” status; Another NY LTL terminal for SaiaAugust 2, 2022TrucksWatch: More driving and details on Peterbilt's new Model 579Watch as CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon spends some time getting the walk-around details on Peterbilt's Model 579 before striking out on the open road.August 1, 2022ProductsUniroyal relaunching commercial tire lineUniroyal Tires relaunches commercial truck tire line with 3 new tires. Also: Starsky Robotics founder is back; Connecticut’s Sculley named TAEC Chairman.August 1, 2022Companies17 states, D.C., Quebec partner on multi-state zero-emission truck, bus planThe Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative released an action plan to help fight rising diesel exhaust pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Also: GLS US expands LTL into Colorado.July 28, 2022MaintenanceFleets should be proactive in leveraging relationships with vendorsTransportation is a relationship business, and vendor reps can provide more than donuts and tee times.July 28, 2022Economic trendsShippers Conditions fell in May due to higher diesel, tighter capacityThe outlook for FTR's Shippers Conditions Index is for little change, as utilization and rates are expected to remain mildly unfavorable for shippers. Also: Nominate a driver for Pilot's Road Warrior award.July 28, 2022RegulationsConnecticut targets trucks with new emissions requirementsThe new law authorizes the state to adopt regulations implementing California’s medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicle standards. Also: Women in Trucking reports the female truck driver workforce has grown to more than 13%.July 27, 2022RegulationsDriving time hours regs suspended in Texas | Driver in human smuggling case indictedFMCSA has extended an emergency declaration in Texas in response to widespread wildfires. Also: The truck driver and an accomplice in last month's deadly human smuggling case were indicted by a federal grand jury; ATRI seeks driver input on in-cab cams.July 26, 2022Economic trendsFreight volumes, rates dipped in JuneACT Research's For-Hire Trucking Index for June showed an increase in trucking capacity and a decrease in freight volumes and rates. Also: Yellow opens a new Driving Academy in Detroit; Amazon begins rolling out custom electric Rivian delivery vehicles.July 25, 2022Previous PagePage 147 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
