CCJ StaffRecallsVolvo recalling trucks for loose lug nutsApproximately 156 MY 2025 Volvo VN and VHD models are affected. Also: Great Dane, Trail King issue small recalls; IRS increases per diem deductions for truck drivers for 2025.September 24, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMail hauler EVO Transportation acquiring Midwest dry van fleet West Side TransportThe deal transitions EVO – a fleet of more than 900 power units with a national network– from being a predominantly USPS-focused carrier to a diversified transportation supplier with a broad customer mix.September 23, 2024EquipmentFMCSA grants fleet's pulsating brake light exemption requestEncore Building Products received a waiver to allow the use of the Intellistop module that pulses the rear clearance, identification and brake lamps. Also: USMC vet receives truck from Progressive; TMC announces 17 scholarship winners.September 23, 2024RegulationsHow the election could impact truckingOptilogic CEO Don Hicks joins The 10-44 to talk about what a Trump or Harris administration could mean for the freight market and trucking in general.September 20, 2024RegulationsTwo trucking bills pass House committeeOne bill would help FMCSA combat freight fraud, while the other would strengthen the DataQs challenge process. Also: J.B. Hunt is testing Cummins' X15N natural gas engine with Clean Energy; Teamsters elect not to endorse presidential candidate.September 20, 2024RecallsBrake light issue prompts recall of nearly 17K trucksDaimler Trucks recalled 16,889 Freightliner and Western Star trucks in which the brake lights may not illuminate during an Active Brake Assist event. Also: Saia continues Western expansion; NTP/Premium 2000 names new president.September 19, 2024TechnologyVolvo participates in $16.6 million investment in aifleetaifleet said it will use the new capital to scale its fleet and to invest in research and development, automation technology and its sales team.September 19, 2024BusinessBankruptcy court rules Yellow must pay pension plansThe judge rejected Yellow's argument that previous COVID relief funds paid to the pension funds should reduce or eliminate its withdrawal liabilities. Also: Cargo theft ring busted in New Jersey; Shell launches "Giving Pump" fundraising campaign.September 18, 2024RegulationsTruck Leasing Task Force sets October, November meeting datesThe task force will work on drafting a report on the equitability of truck leasing agreements and their terms and identifying best practices to help drivers assess lease agreements. Also: RXO completes Coyote acquisition; Mack partners with NASCAR team.September 17, 2024RegulationsFMCSA denies owner-operator's request for ELD exemptionThe driver said he had a new, one-truck company and limited funds to purchase an ELD when seeking the one-year exemption. Also: Canadian fleet Kriska announces changes to leadership team.September 16, 2024Previous PagePage 42 of 207Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerGroups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck pricesClean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.BusinessCourt: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceedTrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal