CCJ StaffGovernment affairsTrucking urges Congress to move on $755 million truck parking billATA, OOIDA and a number of other organizations asked House leaders to push for a vote on the legislation. Also: First states begin downgrading CDLs for Clearinghouse violations; Vanair Manufacturing acquired by Lincoln Electric.August 1, 2024Used trucksUsed truck prices down 20% year-over-yearACT Research reported used truck prices were down 7.6% in June from May and down 20% from June 2023. Also: The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported trucks moved 2% more cross-border freight in May 2024 than May 2023.July 31, 2024ProductsDana expands line of Spicer Select RPL yokesDana Incorporated has added additional coverage to its line of Spicer Select RPL yokes with new end yoke and weld yoke part numbers.July 30, 2024RegulationsFMCSA grants pre-CDL exemption to another fleetCovenant Logistics can now use CLP holders who have passed their CDL skills test in team operations. Also: International trucks recalled for tie rod issue; trade groups call on Congress to delay federal finance-crimes business-reporting requirement.July 30, 2024BusinessLoad One appoints former FedEx exec new CEOThe former Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Operations Sourcing and Capacity at FedEx Custom Critical has been appointed CEO of Taylor, Michigan-based Load One.July 29, 2024TechnologyA new tracking service for auto haulers, an integration to combat cargo theft and moreThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts includes an integration that aims to combat cargo theft, a new tracking service for auto haulers, Netradyne’s partnership with ICSA and an integration to automate fleet expense and fuel management.July 29, 2024Test DrivesA deep dive with Isuzu's battery electric NRR EVThe Class 5 N-Series EV is Isuzu's first all-electric production model.July 29, 2024Oils & lubricantsDirty samples: How to keep your engine oil samples clean for lab testingAs simple as it sounds, there is a right and wrong way to collect oil samples for lab testing, and incidental contaminants are going to affect the results.July 26, 2024Battery electricTA breaks ground on truck charging stationThe travel center operator is installing four 400-kW chargers and one 1-MW charger at its Ontario, California, location. Also: Longtime Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently opened a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.July 26, 2024Natural gasAllison, Cummins test fully-automatic transmission with nat-gas X15NThe companies, along with a California-based fleet, tested Allison's 4000 Series fully-automatic transmission with Cummins' X15N 15-liter natural gas engine. Also: ATA's Executives Council gets new leadership; shippers' conditions improved in May.July 25, 2024Previous PagePage 43 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
