CCJ StaffBusinessCargoNet warns of Thanksgiving cargo theft increaseThe cargo theft recording firm tracked 174 theft incidents over the last five Thanksgiving holiday periods. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-fleet ZEV transition; Saia opens new Michigan terminal; fleet seeks approval for pulsating brake lights.November 25, 2024CybersecurityDriver privacy: Are fleets violating lawfully protected rights?Fleets have deployed numerous tech solutions inside the cab to boost safety, but they could be violating federally protected rights of the driver.November 22, 2024Government affairsBill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advancesThe Senate passed the bill on Thursday to allow workers to use one valid background check for multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: FMCSA extends comment period for broker rule delay; Groendyke's brake-regs waiver renewed.November 22, 2024IndicatorsTruck tonnage improved in October, as market forecast shows optimismATA reported its Truck Tonnage Index increased from September to October. Also: FTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed a decline for September, but the firm's outlook is for positive readings on the horizon; fleet owner guilty of Ponzi scheme; more.November 21, 2024Safety & ComplianceSpeeding, seat belt use among top trucker violations during Operation Safe Driver WeekWhile nearly 6,000 tickets/citations and warnings were issued to commercial and passenger drivers during the initiative, 4,000 of those were to truckers. Also: Fleet owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; Averitt names new VP; new Landstar facility opens.November 20, 2024Safety & ComplianceThree ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices listThe Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.November 19, 2024Five Flashiest FleetsCCJ's Flashiest Fleets of 2024 are hereSince 1978, CCJ has been pleased to recognize excellence in fleet graphics design and execution.November 19, 2024Safety & ComplianceUnannounced hazmat inspection blitz puts 576 trucks out-of-serviceA five-day hazmat-focused inspection initiative totaled nearly 4,000 inspections with 576 OOS violations. Also: Lewisville, Texas, enforcement operation puts 43% of inspected trucks OOS; Kenworth secures new Sourcewell government contract.November 18, 2024Safety & ComplianceCDL downgrades for drug, alcohol violations begin Nov. 18The second phase of FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse takes effect Monday, Nov. 18, which requires states to downgrade CDLs for drivers in "prohibited" status.November 15, 2024Battery electricMichigan partnership brings wireless EV charging to UPS facilityThe state of Michigan, Electreon, Xos and UPS are partnering on the project. Also: Goodyear seeking nominations for annual Highway Hero Award; Mackinac Bridge Authority adding credit card fees to tolls.November 15, 2024Previous PagePage 34 of 207Next PageTop StoriesTrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.CCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions dealBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist saysSafety & ComplianceATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity