CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsGroendyke expanding operations with acquisitionThe CCJ Top 250 tanker fleet is acquiring Linden Bulk Transportation from Boasso Global, which acquired the company in 2023.August 21, 2024IndicatorsTruck tonnage saw slight gains in JulyATA reported a 0.3% increase in its seasonally-adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index from June to July, which was 0.9% lower than July 2023. Also: ATA names new executive director of its Moving & Storage Conference.August 21, 2024TechnologyNew products from Garmin, an expanded dash camera platform and moreAlso: Platform Science expands its Virtual Vehicle application platform to include tractor-trailer pairing, and McLeod adds new AI partnerships.August 20, 2024RegulationsCalifornia advances new driverless tech regulationsTwo bills that include autonomous vehicle safety legislation have cleared procedural votes in California. Also: Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25K to fight human trafficking; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.August 20, 2024RegulationsTwo ELDs removed from FMCSA's 'registered devices' listA version of Blue Star ELD and Reliable ELD were placed on FMCSA's revoked devices list. Also: Former fleet owner gets prison time for PPP loan fraud, reincarnating carriers; NACFE to focus on long-haul's "messy middle;" more.August 19, 2024CompaniesCustom Commodities Transport announces rebrandingThe Texas-based fleet will now be known as Custom, with identifiers used for its various business units. Also: TA accepting nominations for Citizen Driver Award; four trucking pioneers to be inducted into trucking hall of fame.August 16, 2024ComponentsHow well do you know the 20% rule for brake violations?An often misunderstood rule can keep a truck and/or trailer with certain brake violations on the road.August 15, 2024IndicatorsFTR: Trucking conditions still positive in JuneWhile still positive, conditions declined from May due to higher financing costs and a slowing of diesel price decreases. Also: RK Logistics acquires Arizona-based company; foodservice fleet PFG announces acquisition of Cheney Bros.August 15, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsProficient Auto Logistics acquiring another car-haul carrierAfter forming earlier this year through a merger of five fleets, Proficient is now acquiring Auto Transport Group. Also: Longtime Schneider driver hits rare mileage milestone.August 14, 2024BusinessSaia expects to open six new terminals in the western U.S. this monthThis week Saia christened its first facility in the state of Wyoming and next week will open a second.August 13, 2024Previous PagePage 41 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
