CCJ StaffBusinessFormer CSX exec named next Landstar CEOCurrent Landstar president and CEO James Gattoni will continue to serve in the role until Feb. 1. Also: Estes opens new terminal in headquarter city of Richmond.December 6, 2023CompaniesXPO, Estes, Saia, Knight-Swift among winners in Yellow terminal auction130 Yellow Corp.'s terminals were sold for nearly $1.9 billion, pending bankruptcy court approval Dec. 12.December 5, 2023TechnologyA new yard management system, fleet performance, fraud prevention and moreGoRamp launches a new product that aims to solve common yard inefficiencies, while fleet performance management provider EROAD plans to begin developing new products and features using Microsoft’s generative AI.December 5, 2023RegulationsFlorida wants waiver from certain CDL skills testing regsThe state seeks a waiver from the regulation requiring the three-part CDL skills test to be administered and successfully completed in a certain order. Also: Mack, Volvo trucks recalled; new power inverter option for Mack, Volvo sleepers.December 5, 2023ProductsNew winter tire from YokohamaThe 907W replaces the SY767.December 4, 2023Battery electricForum Mobility plans truck charging station at Long Beach portDrayage carriers are already reserving chargers at the FM Harbor depot set to open next fall, the company claimed, because of the strategic location adjacent to terminals. Also: Peterbilt's 750,000th truck rolls off Denton line.December 4, 2023BusinessTraffic congestion costs hit record high in 2021A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute tracking congestion costs for 2021 found that delays in traffic cost the industry $94.6 billion -- the highest level yet recorded by the organization.December 1, 2023RegulationsMassachusetts lawmakers propose 'rolling stock' tax exemptionsUsing a rolling stock tax exemption, truck buyers and owners in certain states can save when buying equipment and parts. Also: Werner drivers deliver U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; Tim Hortons gets first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks.December 1, 2023RegulationsTrucking Ponzi scheme nets prison time for fleet ownerFranklin Ray will serve over 17 years in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a $40 million Ponzi scheme and two COVID-19 loan fraud schemes. Also: Guilty plea in emissions "delete" scheme; Bruckners opens new locations.November 30, 2023IndicatorsShippers' conditions flipped positive in SeptemberImproving diesel prices helped flip FTR's Shippers Conditions Index from negative to positive for September. Also: I-94 enforcement blitz ongoing in Michigan; new compliance service from J.J. Keller; FedEx delivering Christmas trees to military families.November 29, 2023Previous PagePage 71 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
