CCJ StaffOils & lubricantsThe biggest reasons to do an engine oil analysisJust like a blood test can show signs of a problem in the body, an engine oil sample can show signs of problems with your truck.June 27, 2024RegulationsNHTSA denies rear-impact guard reconsideration petition from safety coalitionA coalition of safety groups petitioned NHTSA to reconsider its 2022 rear-impact guard standards in favor of stronger standards, which NHTSA has denied. Also: Bill would establish cargo theft task force; Continental Express opens Chicago-area terminal.June 27, 2024ProductsNew all-position tire from ToyoThe new SmartWay-pending Toyo M156 succeeds the M154 with several upgraded features.June 26, 2024RegulationsFMCSA's revolving door at top continues with new Deputy AdministratorVinn White was named the agency's new Deputy Administrator, and Acting Administrator, on Tuesday. Also: Salem Carriers partner with Daimler for electric trucking hub; applications for California electric fleet charging projects opening soon.June 26, 2024TechnologySecurely share trailers with vetted carriers, a new wireless tracking unit and moreIn this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, a new wireless tracking unit; REPOWR has announced a strategic integration with carrier identity platform Highway; and Bestpass has added new integration features within the Geotab ecosystem.June 24, 2024Battery electricWhy aren’t more carriers using heavy-duty electric trucks?Rental and leasing demand for heavy duty electric trucks isn't very high.June 21, 2024CompaniesATA pens concern to DOT over marijuana reclassificationATA asks Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to weigh in on marijuana reclassification. Also: Kenworth's truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently hosted the annual Kenworth Truck Parade through downtown.June 21, 2024TrucksNew Peterbilt 589 hits orders, deliveries milestonesThe company recently received its 5,000th order for the 389's successor and delivered the 1,000th of the new models. Also: J.J. Keller offering Canada-specific driver, fleet training; Drivewyze weigh station bypass expands in Canada.June 20, 2024IndicatorsTruck tonnage sees first year-over-year increase in 15 monthsATA's Truck Tonnage Index was up 3.6% in May over April, and up 1.5% over May 2023. Also: Alaska requests renewal of CDL skills test waiver; FMCSA renews under-21 waiver for custom harvesters.June 19, 2024TechnologyA seatbelt innovation, a partnership to improve service lifecycle, and moreIn this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, a seatbelt innovation from E_SMART; an enhanced shipper app from LogiNext; and Freightiner’s parent company enters a partnership to enhance service lifecycle.June 18, 2024Previous PagePage 47 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
