CCJ StaffRegulationsFMCSA amending household goods regs for carriersNew recommendations to FMCSA from the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group are being implemented into HHG regs this summer. Also: Highway Transport driver named Tanker Driver of the Year.April 29, 2022VideosThe ins, outs and woes of diesel engine aftertreatmentSymptoms of aftertreatment problems include a loss of power; reduced MPG; excessive exhaust smoke; a drop in coolant levels despite no external leaks; intake leaks; and/or a dirty air filter.April 28, 2022RegulationsFMCSA files notice of intent on speed limiter requirementAfter 5 years of inaction, DOT puts speed limiters back on the table. Also: FedEx Ground recognized six independent businesses as FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year. FMCSA publishes video on ELDT rule; DOL seeks to promote inclusiveness in trucking.April 28, 2022Alternative powerPropane hauler shut down after crash with BAC 5X legal limitDriver crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car. Also: PFG plans to continue its carbon footprint reduction efforts by introducing more all-electric TRUs to its fleet over the next two years; Love’s Truck Care Academy graduates its first class.April 27, 2022CompaniesWalmart, Ryder each open new DCs | U.S. border vax mandate extendedOnce fully operational, Walmart's Ridgeville, S.C., facility is expected to increase local port volumes by approximately 5%. Ryder christens its third site in Columbus, Ohio. Also: non-U.S. travelers entering the U.S. need a COVID vax.April 26, 2022Alternative powerSales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure continues to lose ground to electricThe trend has favored an increase in electric charging stations, both existing and planned, with a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.April 25, 2022RegulationsMichigan removes most spring weight restrictionsBeginning April 25, weight restrictions are only in place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and southern parts of the state. Also: Roehl announces new pay structure for drivers.April 25, 2022Economic trendsCross-border truck freight picked up in FebruaryThe U.S. DOT reported a 16.3% year-over-year increase in U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight in February. Also: Two individuals sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme.April 22, 2022Alternative powerThe easiest and hardest commercial vehicles to decarbonizeThe Fuels Institute recently compiled a list of the five easiest and five hardest segments to decarbonize, and trucking landed on both.April 21, 2022Economic trendsTruck tonnage continues upward trendATA's seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased by 2.4% in March. Also: Shippers conditions fell sharply in February; four more individuals plead guilty in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme targeting trucking companies.April 21, 2022Previous PagePage 158 of 215Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerPilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 statesTesla maintains that it plans to ramp production of its electric Class 8 in the coming months, and construction on the Pilot-based charing network is set to begin in the first half of this year.BusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeTechnologyCourt 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 Transport
