CCJ StaffWorkforceHow insurance companies are approaching under-21 pilot programOn this week's 10-44 webisode: a peek at how insurance companies are looking at FMCSA's proposed Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program to allow under-21 drivers to cross state lines.April 1, 2022WorkforceLabor Secretary joins Yellow for new CDL Academy openingLabor Secretary Marty Walsh joined Yellow, the Teamsters and more to help promote Registered Apprenticeships. Also: Nomination period opens for TCA Safety Professional of the Year award; FMCSA boss gets to 'touch a truck'; TForce Logistics expands.April 1, 2022TrucksPeterbilt, Kenworth add Cummins B6.7N as optionThe engine features a power range of 200 to 240 horsepower and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards.March 31, 2022Equipment controlsAurora launches 2.0 Beta version of its autonomous platformThe updated platform includes new capabilities and improvements to prepare the Aurora Driver for commercial launch.March 31, 2022RegulationsFines for regs violations increased | Operation Safe Driver Week dates setDOT has increased civil penalties for regs violations across multiple agencies, including FMCSA. Also: CVSA sets Operation Safe Driver Week dates with focus on speeding; FedEx testing drone delivery in middle-mile; Werner gets pre-CDL driver waiver.March 31, 2022CompaniesFedEx founder stepping down as CEO | Old Dominion adds to service networkFedEx COO Raj Subramaniam will be promoted to President and CEO, replacing founder Fred Smith. Also: Old Dominion Freight has opened and/or expanded seven new service centers in the last 6 months; Kenwoth, Volvo book EV orders.March 30, 2022Economic trendsUsed truck prices increased in February despite growth in salesUsed Class 8 retail sales volumes were 16% higher in February than in January, according to ACT Research, while prices also jumped 7%. Also: International trucks, Great Dane trailers recalled; Penske Truck Leasing opens new Tampa location.March 29, 2022Alternative powerKenworth BEV eligible for voucher in New JerseyBattery electric vehicles are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Also: SuperRigs headed to Branson, Missouri in June.March 28, 2022RegulationsXPO selling its intermodal business | Shipper conditions remain negativeXPO ridding itself of intermodal. Also: ATRI seeks to address workforce challenges, understand how to tap the potential of younger employees; Mack expands its 24/7 maintenance network; No reason for optimism that shipper conditions will improve.March 25, 2022Oils & lubricantsRising diesel cost puts fuel economy back in focusWith diesel fuel is at its highest point in nearly 15 years, fleets have had to take a hard look at miles per gallon.March 24, 2022Previous PagePage 161 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
