CCJ StaffTechnologyPopular trucking tech provider sues competitorSamsara, which provides ELD, telematics, and safety cameras, among other trucking technologies, has filed a federal lawsuit against Motive for patent infringement and false advertisement.January 24, 2024MaintenanceReport: Parts and labor costs are up 2%On a year-over-year basis, parts costs are up 0.9% and labor costs rose 4.9% for a total combined increase of 2.5%.January 24, 2024RegulationsFMCSA considering removal of 16K medical examiners from registryThe examiners in question have not logged into their National Registry accounts through the proper system to update their profile info. Also: Atlas Van Lines partners with Suddath subsidiary; Georgia-based fleet acquired by AGI International.January 24, 2024TechnologyEasing the compliance burden for fleet managers, trucking dispatch software and moreIn this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, a DOT regulatory compliance consulting and training service has partnered with an AI-powered fleet risk management software provider to help ease the compliance burden for fleet managers.January 23, 2024BusinessCarriers asked to weigh in on detention time impactsATRI is conducting a survey of carriers and owner-operators on detention time. Also: HOS waivers issued in two states; Paccar recalling certain Class 5-8 trucks; Landstar breaks ground on new facility; Polaris names new VP.January 23, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsForward Air revisiting Omni acquisitionForward Air on Monday reached an agreement with Omni Logistics to amend the terms of a merger agreement announced in August.January 22, 2024BusinessFuel's decline drove improvement in November trucking conditionsFTR reported its Trucking Conditions Index improved considerably in November, but the outlook for 2024 remains negative. Also: Love's now offers warranty service and more for Freightliner trucks; C.H. Robinson expands carrier scholarship program.January 22, 2024CompaniesFormer rail exec joins J.B. Hunt's Board of DirectorsPatrick Ottensmeyer previously served as president and CEO of Kansas City Southern (KCS), a Class I railroad, from 2015 to 2023. Also: FMCSA renews HOS waiver for WestRock paper mill drivers; Iowa's harvest proclamation extended again.January 19, 2024TechnologySimple ways trucking companies can avoid cyber security threats and hackersGetting hacked is just part of life the internet.January 18, 2024WorkforceATA names 24 new America's Road Team driversThe drivers will serve as trucking industry ambassadors. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands Northeastern service with new facility in Maine; H&M Bay names new Director of Operations; new VP of operations named at NationaLease.January 18, 2024Previous PagePage 65 of 202Next 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
