CCJ StaffEquipment controlsDetroit launching new active brake-assist systemDetroit's new Active Side Guard Assist will activate braking if it detects moving objects in the path of a right-hand turn at speeds below 12 mph. Also: FedEx, Aurora expanding autonomous trucking pilot; Southeastern Freight restructures LTL regions.May 19, 2022CompaniesCCJ Innovator of the Year named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & YoungThe Entrepreneur of the Year program has recognized more than 10,000 U.S. executives since its inception in 1986.May 18, 2022Economic trendsTrailer orders drop, but 'long-term outlook remains bright'Final reporting will likely show that these lower order levels will still result in an average backlog-to-build ratio of just over eight months.May 18, 2022Economic trendsFTR's Trucking Conditions in negative territory for first time in two yearsFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell from 12.06 in February to -7.38 in March. Also: Diesel prices level off after month of increases; used truck sales fell while prices rose in April; Yokohama increasing tire prices in July.May 18, 2022RegulationsThree commodities added to FMCSA's COVID emergency declarationThe declaration is set to expire at the end of May unless it's extended. Also: ATRI outlines 2022 Top Research Priorities, which include predatory towing, the driver shortage and driver retention, and more; WEL Companies expanding in Southeast.May 17, 2022RegulationsLiability 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, 2022Previous PagePage 156 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
