CCJ StaffRegulationsLiability insurance increase held back by lack of insurance dataIn a Congressionally-required report to Congress, FMCSA said it cannot adequately study carriers' current liability insurance requirements due in large part to a lack of data from the insurance industry. Also: NFI puts electric truck to work for Puma.May 16, 2022Economic trendsFreight volumes down as chances of freight recession riseThe Cass Freight Index showed month/month and year/year declines in freight volume in April and called the chances for a freight recession "considerable." Also: Fleets announce driver pay increases; another carrier acquisition.May 13, 2022Economic trendsNew truck crunch 'blessing in disguise' when it comes to rates, capacityHad new truck and trailer builds been at 'normal levels,' analyst says trucking would currently be in a freight environment like 2019, 'without a doubt.'May 12, 2022Equipment controlsTop fleet partners with Aurora to explore bringing autonomous tech to long-haul truckingCovenant will explore the integration and deployment of Aurora's autonomous tech within its operations. Also: Drivewyze e-Inspections expanded to California, Nevada; Cummins, Daimler partner on hydrogen fuel cell production; more.May 12, 2022BusinessFMCSA 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, 2022Previous PagePage 147 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
