CCJ StaffRegulationsFMCSA shuts down Texas-based carrier following numerous regs violationsHouston-based Adversity Transport allegedly violated numerous maintenance, hours of service and other safety regulations. Also: Paccar recalls 3,500 Peterbilt 579 models for a potential issue with the side step.February 1, 2022Alternative powerDTNA signs on to joint venture to develop electric truck infrastructureBattery electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be the initial focus of the JV, followed by hydrogen fueling stations for fuel cell trucks.January 31, 2022BusinessJ.B. Hunt acquires Zenith Freight LinesJ.B. Hunt's move on Zenith is the second acquisition in the trucking/furniture space in the past month.January 31, 2022RegulationsTeamsters' challenge of 2020 HOS changes resumes in courtThe lawsuit was on hold last year to give the new administration at FMCSA time to review the case. Also: Werner set to test Cummins natural gas and hydrogen engines.January 31, 2022Alternative powerTesla still 'hopeful' for 2023 Semi debutA humanoid robot Tesla introduced last August is among the company's priorities this year. Also: Shippers conditions improved in November but remain challenging; Roehl paying drivers $3.5M in safety incentives this year; more.January 28, 2022MaintenanceWinter weather influences fleet maintenance practicesJanuary is usually the coldest month of the year across the U.S. with average temperatures of just under 35 degrees, but February is not too far behind.January 27, 2022Economic trendsVolumes dipped in fourth quarter while rates jumpedThe U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed a year-over-year decrease in freight volume and a significant increase in shipping costs in the fourth quarter of 2021. Also: Knight-Swift subsidiary adds "Supply Chain Disruption Compensation" for drivers.January 27, 2022BusinessHTL Freight has acquired 3PL Matchmaker LogisticsHTL Freight, formerly known as Heritage Trucking, has been a North American flatbed freight specialist for more than four decades.January 26, 2022BusinessDiesel prices surge to highest national average since 2014The national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.78, the highest since September 2014. Also: Mack's Predictive Cruise with Econo-Roll now standard on new Anthem, Pinnacle models.January 26, 2022Equipment controlsTuSimple inks deal to expand autonomous freight networkTuSimple President and CEO Cheng Lu said his company is "seeing unprecedented demand for autonomous trucking capacity."January 25, 2022Previous PagePage 155 of 202Next 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.
