CCJ StaffRegulationsHomeland Security appropriations bill would create anti-fraud/cargo theft task forceThe appropriations bill passed the House Appropriations Committee with $2 million included to create the task force. Also: Artur Express partners with Kodiak Robotics; Wheaton | Bekins taps new president; Transition Trucking award nominations close soon.June 14, 2024MaintenanceReducing the expense of tires through data-driven insightsMany fleets today utilize tire pressure monitoring systems to monitor tire health, but by looking deeper into the data, fleets can be more proactive to save on their tire spend.June 14, 2024ProductsKonik Heavy Duty Products' new trailer underride guardFMVSS223 Certification ensures compliance with federal safety standards. A DOT certification sticker included with the kit.June 13, 2024RegulationsBrake inspection blitz sidelines 570 trucksCVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day resulted in 11.6% of trucks inspected being placed out of service. Also: Channel to Port of Baltimore returns to normal operating dimensions; FMCSA to survey drivers' opinions on seat belt use.June 13, 2024RegulationsRegistration open for FMCSA's carrier safety rating virtual listening sessionsThe agency will host the sessions on June 25 and July 31, in addition to an in-person event at the Texas Trucking Show June 29. Also: Kenworth announces availability for CARB-compliant MX-13; Cargo Transporters breaks ground on new maintenance facility.June 12, 2024RegulationsFMCSA extends limited emergency declaration for Baltimore bridge collapseThe agency extended the limited hours of service waivers through June 22. Also: Fleet petitions for under-21 drivers to operate in other states; Oregon seeks permission to grant CDLs to certain noncitizens; PGT Trucking expands in Southeast.June 11, 2024Alternative powerIMC takes emissions out of peel pile sortIMC Logistics, the largest marine drayage company in the U.S., has taken its smart peel pile process to the next level: zero emission.June 10, 2024Alternative powerCalifornia 2 years ahead of schedule on ZEV truck transition, CARB saysA new report from CARB says the state's medium- and heavy-duty ZEV sales numbers are well ahead of schedule through 2023. Also: High-value shipments increasingly targeted by cargo thieves.June 10, 2024RegulationsFMCSA hosting listening sessions for input on carrier safety rating revampAn in-person meeting will be held this month at the Texas Trucking Show, while two virtual listening sessions are also in the works. Also: IMC Logistics and Fenix Marine Services launch industry's first clean energy SmartStack.June 7, 2024BusinessNYC congestion pricing program halted following trucking group's lawsuitNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to pause implementation of the program that, beginning June 30, would have charged tolls for entering Manhattan below 60th Street.June 6, 2024Previous PagePage 53 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