CCJ StaffRegulationsLawmakers look at attract more truck drivers with tax creditProposed legislation, if passed, would give certain truck drivers a $7,500 tax credit for the next two years. Also: Western Star recalls small number of 4900 model tractors; Mack recalls some LR Electric models.April 12, 2022WorkforceWalmart raises starting driver pay to as much as $110,000The retail giant's private fleet said drivers will start out between $95,000 and $110,000. Also: A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on California's AB 5 independent contractor bill may not come until 2023, legal experts say.April 11, 2022TrucksFirst 2027 CARB NOx-regs-compliant diesel engine put into serviceAchates Power says its engine, which entered fleet service with Walmart in a Peterbilt 579, is the first to meet CARB's 2027 NOx emissions requirements. Also: Martin Brower adds electric Volvo to fleet; Mack launches electric truck range calculator.April 8, 2022BusinessFleet spend analysis can uncover costs not found in a cost of ownership calculationMaintaining a solid balance sheet goes a lot deeper than simply knowing payroll, fuel expenses and truck maintenance costs.April 7, 2022RegulationsFMCSA calls on fleets to apply for Truck Leasing Task ForceThe 10-member task force will focus on truck lease agreements in the trucking industry. Also: Autonomous tech firm Torc Robotics opens new development center; Florida trucking school expands; Love's offering discounted inspections ahead of Roadcheck.April 7, 2022MaintenanceCCJ's updated Air Brake Book now available for downloadThe 11th edition of CCJ's Air Brake Book, a free industry resource guide, is now available.April 6, 2022RegulationsCVSA petitions FMCSA for 'personal conveyance' time, distance limitsCVSA said inspectors often have a hard time determining at roadside whether truck drivers' use of personal conveyance is actually for personal use. Also: ATRI requests operational cost data from carriers for annual report.April 6, 2022BusinessDirect Connect Logistix acquires Hoosier LogisticsThe transaction comes just a few weeks after DCL's acquisition of Performance Logistics, a cold food chain focused freight brokerage in Salt Lake City.April 5, 2022BusinessJ.B. Hunt launches program offering carbon offset creditsThe company's new Clean Transport program will allow J.B. Hunt customers to acquire carbon offset credits equivalent to the emissions from their shipments. Also: FMCSA investigates rising HHG complaints.April 5, 2022BusinessBiden looks to increase domestic oil production to lower fuel pricesThe Administration is also releasing 1 million barrels a day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and more. Also: CARB reopens HVIP voucher request program for zero-emission trucks.April 4, 2022Previous PagePage 160 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
