CCJ StaffRegulationsKentucky lawmakers override veto of autonomous vehicle legislationThe bill, now a Kentucky law after the veto override, clears a regulatory path for fully autonomous vehicles to operate in the state. Also: Florida denied request for CDL skills testing flexibility; new advisory committee on distracted driving.April 18, 2024RegulationsCTA, OOIDA file appeal against latest AB 5 rulingA California judge in March denied a request for an injunction to block the worker classification law for trucking. Also: Bendix closing Nevada distribution center; FMCSA hosting safety research forum; new app offers digital FMCSRs.April 17, 2024TechnologyTools to spot unauthorized cargo movement, an integration to combat freight fraud and moreThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights an industry merger, an integration that aims to mitigate freight fraud and new products and services from fleet management company, Motive.April 16, 2024TrucksOrder book opens for Volvo's revamped VNLProduction will start later this summer with customer deliveries beginning later this year. Demo trucks will start arriving at dealerships in the late summer. Also: Daimler recalls 29,000 trucks for steer axle wheel flanges that could damage tires.April 16, 2024CompaniesMidwest Carriers opens new HQThe new location brings all of the company's operations under one roof. Also: Fleet seeks expansion of waiver allowing alternative steel coil securement method; Michigan lifts spring weight restrictions statewide.April 15, 2024EmissionsWhat EPA's Phase 3 GHG regs mean for trucksGHG 3 is technology agnostic, but it’s unrealistic to expect compliance without wide implementation of battery-electric powertrains.April 12, 2024TrucksTrinity Logistics president named Distinguished Woman in LogisticsDistinguished Woman in Logistics winner revealed; FTR opens registration for annual conference; more.April 12, 2024BusinessCarriersEdge names 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winnersK&J Trucking, Challenger Motor Freight, and Garner Trucking win accolades.April 11, 2024Oils & lubricantsCastrol rolling out 'circular' oil recycling programCastrol MoreCircular encompasses the entire process of collecting used oil, re-refining it and integrating the re-refined base oil back into premium lubricants.April 11, 2024RegulationsBill clearing way for autonomous vehicles vetoed in KentuckyKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill that would have allowed autonomous cars without human drivers and a trial for autonomous trucks with operators. Also: Saia opens two new terminals; Roadrunner opens former Yellow terminal in Atlanta.April 11, 2024Previous PagePage 59 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