CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTruck tonnage continued to fall in AprilATA reported the 14th straight year-over-year decline in freight hauled by trucks. Also: Covenant looks to allow pre-CDL drivers to operate after passing skills test; Estes opens another former Yellow terminal.May 23, 2024RegulationsFMCSA removes two ELDs from registered devices listThe Blue Star ELD and the ELD Mandate Plus devices were placed on the revoked devices list. Also: Legislation package would cut red tape for military veterans to more easily attend CDL schools; new trucking industry image campaign launches.May 22, 2024BusinessIncreased cargo theft expected for Memorial Day weekendThe typical holiday weekend cargo theft bump is expected for the upcoming long Memorial Day weekend. Also: New Jersey seeks industry feedback on truck parking; recalls issued by Freightliner, Mack.May 21, 2024TechnologyA new safety platform from a driverless tech startup, free in-cab safety alerts in Arkansas and moreC.H, Robinson deploys more AI; Rubicon sells its fleet tech business for more than $90 million; free in-cab safety alerts are coming to the state of Arkansas; and driverless tech startup Plus rolls out a new safety platform.May 20, 2024Natural gasShell Starship 3.0 set to make cross-country tourThe tour will begin after the truck's appearance at ACT Expo in Las Vegas this week. Also: Penske employees oust International Association of Machinists (IAM) union at two locations.May 20, 2024RegulationsHigh school petitioning FMCSA to allow 17-year-olds to obtain CLPsStudents in the school's CDL program would obtain a CLP at 17 and receive 180 hours of instruction before obtaining a CDL at 18. Also: Trucking conditions down in March; Kenworth sets production schedule for Cummins X15N-equipped trucks.May 17, 2024Alternative powerRenewable diesel vs. battery-electric: Which one has lower emissions?While battery-electric trucks grab most of the headlines, renewable diesel is a fuel that's currently available that can help trucking meet its emissions goals while also meeting its operational requirements.May 17, 2024RegulationsLegislation looks to create DOT crash victim, survivor advocateLegislation introduced this month would create a National Roadway Safety Advocate within the DOT to serve as a liaison of sorts between DOT and crash victims. Also: Peterbilt expands warranty options for certified pre-owned trucks.May 16, 2024BusinessXPO opens new Vegas transportation center for trade show serviceThe company is expanding its trade show shipping service, which has a large presence in Las Vegas. Also: Saia appoints new CFO; Stoughton Trailers breaks ground on new Wisconsin HQ.May 15, 2024TechnologyDriver distraction and drowsy driver detection, advanced support for connected EVs and moreNew capabilities from Teletrac Navman’s AI dashcam; Fleet Complete adds support for EVs; Fintech payment platform AtoB partners with TA; and Multi Service Fuel Card is launching a mobile app.May 14, 2024Previous PagePage 51 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
