CCJ StaffBusinessAveritt opens new facility in south AlabamaThe new Mobile, Alabama, facility features a 120,000 square-foot warehouse and 35,000 square-foot cross-dock. Also: Penske recognizes 2023 Freight Management Carrier Awards recipients.December 14, 2023Growth strategiesCourt okays sale of 130 Yellow terminalsThe $1.88 billion sale of now-former Yellow Corp. terminals raised enough cash to pay off the company's $1.2 billion debt.December 13, 2023RegulationsTwo fleets fined by EPA for violating CARB regsCapurro Trucking and Republic Services paid fines for violating CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation. Also: Schneider named SmartWay High Performer; Forward Air raising rates; Paccar Parts' TRP brand opens 100th store.December 13, 2023TechnologyCardless fuel purchasing, automated freight departure reports, AI invoice auditing and moreThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights a new partnership that brings cardless fuel purchasing to more than 100 truckstop locations across the U.S., automated departure reports for freight shipments, a new AI-based invoice auditing solution and more.December 12, 2023TrucksEaton Cummins Endurant XD now available on vocational Daimler trucksThe extreme-duty automated manual transmissions are available on Western Star 47X and 49X models and Freightliner 114SD trucks. Also: Volvo recalling small number of trucks; Great Dane adds Stemco axle fasteners to all trailers.December 12, 2023Economic trendsTruck orders reach heights not seen in 13 monthsA slight year-over-year increase in orders in November shows a market that is still performing at a high level historically.December 11, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reinstates recently-revoked ELDThe CI ELD Logs device was reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list after being removed Dec. 1. Also: FTR hosting 2024 market outlook webinar; Averitt delivers MoonPies to soldiers; Indiana Kenworth dealership relocates, expands.December 11, 2023SafetyHolidays are a dangerous time to be on the roadChristmas is a time for good time and cheer… unless you’re on the road.December 8, 2023RegulationsBill intro'd to ease credentialing process for TWIC, hazmat endorsementsThe bill would allow workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials to apply existing valid background checks to multiple programs. Also: DAT launches new fuel card for fleets; Ex-Guard grille guards and their fuel economy impact.December 8, 2023AutonomousTuSimple winding down U.S. operationsThe autonomous truck maker is laying off approximately 75% of its U.S. workforce. Also: Union Pacific will open a new intermodal facility in downtown Phoenix; MHC Kenworth opens new South Carolina location.December 7, 2023Previous PagePage 70 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
