CCJ StaffPreventable or NotRun-in with loading bay door gets driver in hot water with safety directorA motorized loading bay door closes on a truck driver's trailer. At the store manager's instruction, the driver pulls forward, only causing further damage. Was this accident preventable?July 24, 2024Government affairsNTSB raises concerns over marijuana rescheduling proposalThe NTSB is concerned moving marijuana to Schedule III could create a safety "blind spot" in trucking, aviation and more. Also: Truck tonnage fell in June but was up in Q2; FMCSA grants waiver for another mirror-alternative camera system.July 24, 2024TechnologyFuel fraud prevention, a new TMS feature for fuel and liquid bulk transporters and moreThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights a telematics acquisition, fuel fraud prevention, a new TMS feature for fuel and liquid bulk transporters and more.July 23, 2024CompaniesDart Transit names new leadershipThe fleet named a new CEO and president. Also: The International Trade Commission is investigating dumping allegations involving certain imported brake drums; C.H. Robinson launches new freight-matching platform; TCA welcomes first Mexican carrier member.July 23, 2024RegulationsCanadian fleet shut down following bridge strikeBritish Columbia officials followed through on recently increased penalties for bridge strikes in the province. Also: Zonar's telematics device the first to be certified by CARB for Clean Truck Check testing.July 22, 2024IndicatorsTrucking conditions turned positive in MayLower fuel prices and a less negative freight environment helped carriers in May, but FTR cautions it may be an outlier until later in the year. Also: FMCSA denies hours of service waiver request from specialized fleet.July 19, 2024RegulationsWhat does the 2024 presidential election mean for trucking?A president’s influence on transportation is felt from many directions: labor, emissions regulations and even heads of departments that oversee trucking and its ruleset.July 19, 2024CompaniesABF president tapped to serve as ArcBest presidentMatt Godfrey, current vice president of engineering at ABF, will assume the role of ABF president.July 18, 2024ProductsUtility offers new hidden rear door switch option on 3000RThe new door sensor features a switch hidden in the 3000R stainless steel buck plate and an integrated magnet in the rear door.July 18, 2024EmissionsJ.J. Keller launches new CARB compliance serviceThe new offering will help fleets meet CARB's Clean Truck Check and Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Also: Atlas Van Lines names new CIO; former fleet co-owner sentenced for workers' comp fraud; three IdleAir truck stop locations acquired.July 18, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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
