CCJ StaffRegulationsATA renews speed limiters push in letter to DOTA letter from ATA to DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg calls for speed limiters for most trucks, with a higher speed limit for trucks with certain safety technologies installed. Also, Michigan expands its spring weight restrictions statewide.March 8, 2021RegulationsCanada plans soft enforcement of ELD mandate beginning June 12Canada's Transport Minister announced a "progressive enforcement period" for the country's ELD mandate beginning June 12. Also: Diesel prices top $3 for first time since early 2020; legislation would help bring women to trucking; and more PrePass sites.March 3, 2021BusinessTCA's annual convention rescheduled for later this yearTruckload 2021: Las Vegas will now be held in September instead of April. Also, Michigan enacted its spring weight restrictions on March 1; Dana acquired a software firm to boost electrification; Hydrogen fuel cell assembly line in the works; and more.March 2, 2021Alternative powerDaimler, Volvo fuel-cell joint venture underwayMarch 1, 2021ProductsMichelin intros two new tires to its Energy lineThe X Multi Energy Z2 sets new standards for regional and super-regional applications, and the X Line Energy T2 is Michelin’s most fuel-efficient dual trailer tire for long haul and truckload.March 1, 2021RegulationsSafety groups' challenge of HOS changes on holdA petition challenging the hours of service regulations that took effect at the end of September 2020 is on hold after a court granted a request by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to hold the case in abeyance.March 1, 2021TechnologyKonexial intros new AI-powered dashcam systemKonexial launched a new video system that features road- and driver-facing dashcams, live telemetry data and more. Also: A former Navistar exec has joined a self-driving truck tech firm; and Werner opened a new Florida terminal.February 26, 2021Preventable or NotTruck driver halts left-hand turn for testy pickup — was this crash preventable?A pickup causes tractor-trailer driver John Doe a headache mid-turn — before punching the gas and clipping the corner of Doe's trailer. Was the crash preventable or not? Find out here. (Video presented via partnership with Instruction Technologies.)February 26, 2021BusinessHere are the worst truck bottlenecks in the U.S., according to ATRIThe G.W. Bridge interchange in New Jersey is the worst – which other interchanges cause the worst freight backups? Also: FMCSA is hosting a virtual forum next month focused on research and tech; PennDOT is considering adding tolls to nine bridges; more.February 25, 2021TrucksTwo Peterbilt work trucks get a refreshThe Model 567 got several new updates, both inside and out.February 24, 2021Previous PagePage 208 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
