CCJ StaffCompaniesNomination period open for Best Fleets contestCompany drivers and leased independent contractors can nominate their fleet for the Best Fleets to Drive For competition. Also: FTR announces keynote speakers for annual conference; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled.September 4, 2024TechnologyA study on trucking detention time is seeking carriers, a program for tanker fleets and moreAlso: A tire management solutions provider integrates with the Geotab Marketplace, and Platform Science achieves certification for its information security management system.September 3, 2024AutonomousCalifornia lawmakers again send driverless truck ban to governor's deskFor the second year in a row, legislators passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without a human operator in the state. Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill last year. Also: Michigan sending safety alerts to truckers' ELDs.September 2, 2024RegulationsFatal crash investigation prompts call for stricter ELD regsThe crash involved a truck and bus, with the probable cause determined to be primarily a fatigued truck driver due to HOS violations. Also: Cummins to use Allison test center for testing different powertrains; Trucking Cares Foundation announces donation.August 30, 2024Oils & lubricantsIs your engine getting enough air? Maximize fuel economy by reducing DPF ash clogsAsh builds in the DPF until there's not enough room for a regen, tanking the fuel economy.August 29, 2024BusinessLabor Day cargo theft activity expected to spikeCargoNet issued a warning of increased cargo theft over Labor Day weekend and offered tips on mitigating risk. Also: PGT Trucking buys terminal in Jackson, Mississippi; RXO launches prepay fuel option for carriers; 3PL names former XPO exec CEO.August 29, 2024Driver/operator coaching/trainingTrucking schools get $3.5M from FMCSAThe agency awarded grants to 27 CDL schools across the country. Also: Market conditions declined for shippers in June; Isuzu begins production of electric NRR-EV with deliveries beginning in September; Isuzu inks partnership with autonomous software firm.August 28, 2024TechnologyUber Freight Shipping’s enhanced platform, a maintenance dashboard for refrigeration units and moreAlso: Relay Payments expands its partnership with TMS provider McLeod Software.August 27, 2024EquipmentFollowing 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, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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