CCJ StaffEquipmentFollowing battery fires, Calif. lawmakers call for Advanced Clean Fleets delayThe state legislators raised concerns to Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent truck fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Also: ATRI opens Top Industry Issues survey; Continental recalling long-haul drive tires; Averitt names new marketing director.August 27, 2024Preventable or NotSpeed-crazed driver skids into a semi-truck's side fairing. Was this accident preventable?In this Preventable or Not accident scenario, a speed-crazed restaurant employee speeds into a parking lot and skids into a truck driver's side fairing. Was this accident preventable?August 26, 2024CompaniesNikola secures government contract through SourcewellThe contract aims to simplify the purchasing process for the OEM's zero-emission Class 8 semis for public agencies. Also: PLM Fleet opens new trailer leasing branch in California.August 26, 2024CompaniesEstes adds 7 more former Yellow terminalsThe company’s new Charlotte terminal will be its largest in the country with 275 doors.August 23, 2024RegulationsWorst freight bottleneck in the U.S. getting a makeoverThe Interstate 20/I-285 interchange consistently ranks inside the top 5 for worst freight congestion.August 23, 2024RegulationsWashington state trucking group voices concerns over zero-emission regsThe Washington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. Also: Perdue Transportation lays off 30 drivers; Bollinger to begin production on Class 4 electric truck chassis.August 23, 2024Recruiting & retentionSix core challenges deterring women from entering truckingNew research released this summer by ATRI identifies key challenges, proposes practical solutions, and establishes best practices for women truck drivers, addressing both entry barriers and ongoing issues in the industry.August 23, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsKenan Advantage Group acquiring 45-truck Louisiana tanker fleetThis is the third acquisition this year for the North Canton, Ohio-based company.August 22, 2024BusinessATRI asks carriers to weigh in on cargo theftATRI’s survey is designed to confidentially and anonymously collect accurate loss data, as well as identify successful counter-strategies used by both carriers and brokers. Also: Fleet seeks drug-testing waiver for intra-company driver transfers; more.August 22, 2024ComponentsWe need your input!DO YOU BUY TRUCK PARTS? Please help us by clicking the photo and taking a quick survey.August 21, 2024Previous PagePage 40 of 203Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsClean Truck group asks truck and engine OEMs to drop lawsuitGlobal environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and NRDC, are pressuring major truck manufacturers to honor the Clean Truck Partnership.RegulationsGroup launches campaign against heavier truck limitsBusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleets
