CCJ StaffTrucksMack launches new digital tools to help prospective Pioneer buyersMack Trucks this week launched a new Mack Live Tour, giving prospective Pioneer buyers a personalized, live look at the truck, along with a Truck Builder feature to let anyone design a customized Pioneer. Also: Canadian police announce cross-border, truck-involved drug bust.June 13, 2025RegulationsCalifornia lawmaker makes third attempt to limit driverless truck operations in stateInstead of an outright ban on driverless trucks, which has been vetoed twice, the bill this time around would allow driverless trucks in specific operations. Also: Atlas Energy adds two more Kodiak autonomous trucks to oilfield operations; FTR hosting free webinar in July.June 12, 2025Alternative powerDaimler, Toyota agree to merge Hino and Fuso brandsMitsubishi Fuso and Hino will integrate commercial vehicle development, procurement and production, and the new holding company is expected to be listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange by April 2026. Also: Nussbaum exec named Safety Professional of the Year; Interstate Health expands in Tennessee.June 11, 2025Regulations$90 million available to states, schools for CDL training from FMCSAThe 2025 CDL Program Implementation (CDLPI) grants remove Biden-era racial equity and climate change and sustainability provisions FMCSA previously considered when awarding grants. Also: Recalls from Peterbilt, Mack.June 10, 2025Equipment controlsSenate's budget bill includes changes to AI-tech regulation provision in 'One Big Beautiful Bill'The bill would essentially ban states from limiting automated decision systems in interstate commerce, such as driverless operations, among other things. Also: Senator calls for investigation into TuSimple; Truck Parking Club surpasses 2,000 truck parking locations.June 9, 2025RegulationsCVSA sets dates for annual Brake Safety WeekThe annual inspection initiative in August will have a focus on brake drums and rotors, as inspectors conduct routine inspections on commercial vehicles. Also: California small-fleet owner charged in $2 million credit card fraud scheme.June 6, 2025Business$10 million staged-crash scheme busted in LouisianaThree arrests have been made in the case in which a trucking company employee helped stage a crash with another vehicle earleir this year. Also: Community colleges in California, Louisiana add CDL training programs.June 5, 2025CompaniesCanadian fleet Bowline Logistics names new CEOAlberta-based Bowline Logistics has named Delly McEwan as CEO, effective June 2. Also: Fleet owner gets 28-year prison sentence for drug distribution charges; PGT Trucking recognizes safe drivers; more.June 4, 2025TechnologyUber Freight's AI logistics network, fuel fraud solutions & moreNoregon's JPRO diagnostic software update includes a pre-scan to detect issues potentially affecting compliance with CARB's Clean Truck Check regulation.June 3, 2025BusinessJ.B. Hunt expands rail partnerships to launch new intermodal service in MexicoJ.B Hunt, with BNSF and Mexico's GMXT announced a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses. Also: Maverick raising pay for OTR glass division; 21K Western Stars recalled for battery issue, fire risk; Volvo issues battery-related recall; Mack MDs recalled over seat belts.June 3, 2025Previous PagePage 3 of 195Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.WorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soarBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
