CCJ StaffTechnologyConsolidating fleet management tools to improve operationsAccording to a recent study by trucking tech firm Motive, nearly half of fleet managers use more than 10 individual tools to manage their operations, with nearly a third saying they use too many to count.March 15, 2024EmissionsCARB pushes 'Smog Check' testing deadline to 2025Truck owners get a six-month reprieve from emissions testing in California. Also: Alabama flatbedder tasks former DB Schenker exec with leading the company; Peterbilt adds new AMT to work truck models; NFI appoints new Canadian group president.March 14, 2024AutonomousNavistar, Plus set to launch autonomous programNavistar is preparing to launch an autonomous commercial pilot program with driverless startup Plus. Also: After 31 years with FedEx, Robert Carter is retiring; Penske Truck Leasing opens a new 22,898-square-feet facility; more.March 13, 2024TechnologyA collision prevention system expands its coverage area and moreAlso: A logistics industry acquisition, a new less-than-truckload quoting and tendering feature and Truckstop's patent pending generative AI in freight transportation solutions.March 12, 2024RegulationsDTNA union okays work stoppage as labor negotiations continueUnited Auto Workers at Daimler Truck plants agree to authorize strike. Also: Mississippi legislation allows commodity haulers to skip small towns and residential neighborhoods; Westport, Volvo sign joint venture deal; SEFL moves in Bowling Green.March 12, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics acquires Illinois flatbedder Yordy TransportYordy Transport is PS Logistics' third deal announcement this year.March 11, 2024Alternative powerIMC investing in electric, hydrogen for fleetThe drayage fleet recently unveiled electric truck charging stations and announced the recent purchase of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Also: More time requested for comments on potential FMCSA studies; new CVSA out-of-service criteria available.March 11, 2024Test DrivesA quick spin in Volvo's all-new VNLVolvo's new VNL is 90% new, 10% more efficient and 100% cool.March 8, 2024Battery electricMack's medium-duty MD Electric enters productionDeliveries of the electric medium-duty trucks have also begun for some Mack customers. Also: FMCSA considering study of "human-ADS team driving" implications; CVSA accepting nominations for IDEA program; FleetCor rebranding to Corpay.March 8, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsWant to make your trucking company appealing to potential buyers?Is trucking M&A a buyer's or seller's market? Or is it neither?March 7, 2024Previous PagePage 58 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
