CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsNational Truck Underwriting Managers acquired by specialty insurance distributorNTUM focuses on accounts of up to 300 power units. Also: Xos clears hurdle on its way to the NASDAQ; Texas-based frac sand hauler Detmar Logistics reserves 300 Hyliion Hypertruck ERX Class 8 semi-trucks.August 3, 2021CompaniesTruck gate operations have resumed at Barbours Cut and Bayport TerminalsBarbours Cut and Bayport Terminals expressed regret to truckers, and appreciation for their patience, while resolving a hardware issue that shut the ports to truck traffic for almost three days. Also: Dana invests in EV startup; Driver gets shut down.August 2, 2021Alternative powerVolvo names company’s first Volvo EV Certified Dealer | Spot loads reverse 3 week slideVolvo Trucks’ largest West Coast dealership is the company's first certified EV dealer. Also: The post-July 4 holiday volume bounce occurred a week later than anticipated.July 30, 2021TrucksKenworth adds Cummins Westport ISX12N as an option for T680Certified by both the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board (CARB), the ISX12N engine meets CARB’s optional low NOx standard of 0.02 g/bhp-hr.July 29, 2021CompaniesPresident Biden touts Buy American reform during Mack Trucks plant tourThe Buy American statute currently requires for just 55% of the value of their component parts were manufactured stateside. President Biden wants to phase-in an increase to 75%. Also: HOS waivers extended out West; I-40 bridge reopening next week.July 29, 2021BusinessTrimac Transportation acquires 3PL businessThis is a key M&A milestone for Trimac, as the company branches out beyond its Bulk Plus Logistics brokerage division and asset-based bulk and specialized transportation businesses.July 28, 2021BusinessMinneapolis leaders ban truck parking with fines beginning in 2022Beginning in 2022, commercial trucks will not be allowed to “stop, stand or park on any street” in the city, with few exceptions. Also: 3PLs Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz Enterprises plan to merge.July 28, 2021Alternative powerCummins, Air Products announce hydrogen partnershipCummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains for selected OEM partners’ heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.July 27, 2021MaintenanceFTC looks to crack down on 'right to repair' violatorsThe FTC said it will now prioritize investigations into unlawful repair restrictions under relevant statutes, such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Also: Ohio KW dealership opens new service center.July 27, 2021Alternative powerHyundai set to deploy hydrogen tractors in CaliforniaNorCAL ZERO, where Hyundai expects to supply 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell by early 2023, will be the largest deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered vehicles in the U.S.July 26, 2021Previous PagePage 193 of 216Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWerner acquiring FirstFleet for $245MThe acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.Alternative powerPilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 statesBusinessPeninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surchargeTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
