CCJ StaffTechnologyAutonomous yard trucks and a new trailer tracking systemAlso: McLeod Software releases Version 24.1 of its PowerBroker and LoadMaster software solutions as well as Version 24 of both DocumentPower and McLeod IQ.December 26, 2023CompaniesCFI associates donate $21K to local charitiesEmployees raise money each year for the company's annual Truckloads of Treasures giving campaign. Also: TCA opens public voting for Highway Angels of the Year award; Gatik, Kroger embark on autonomous partnership.December 26, 2023RegulationsFMCSA asks public to weigh in on meal and rest break preemption waiver requestsFMCSA received four requests for waivers from the agency's preemption of meal and rest break rules in California and Washington state. Also: More UPS workers vote to join Teamsters; Groendyke becomes Founders Club member of Trucking Cares Foundation.December 25, 2023BusinessCargo theft activity expected to increase over 10-day holiday periodThe period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 typically sees higher-than-average cargo theft activity, according to CargoNet. Also: Drivers at multiple UNFI locations vote to unionize; Iowa ag haulers' weight exemption extended again.December 22, 2023Economic trendsTrucking faced significant challenges in 2023. What's the outlook for 2024?A lot of fleet owners are still trying to figure out how to meet the cost of fuel being high and flat rates. With upfront costs, how do they meet these regulatory requirements and survive?December 21, 2023TrucksSlay Transportation driver named top military vet rookie truckerFor winning the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, Brandon Meredith, a 20-year Army veteran, won a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition.December 21, 2023Economic trendsTruck tonnage fell in NovemberATA's Truck Tonnage Index saw a 1% decrease in November from October. Also: FTR reported its Trucking Conditions Index improved in October from September due to falling fuel prices; fleet collects, delivers Toys for Tots.December 21, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Forward Air's final-mile divisionForward Air Final Mile, which will now operate under the Hub Group Final Mile brand, provides residential final-mile delivery and installation of big and bulky goods, with a focus on appliances.December 20, 2023AutonomousFormer Schneider exec, FMCSA admin join driverless truck startupStack AV, a developer of autonomous trucking solutions, announced Wednesday the formation of its Safety Advisory Council.December 20, 2023Growth strategiesWho were the winner's of Yellow's terminal auction?The bidders’ asset purchase agreements were signed the week of Dec. 4.December 20, 2023Previous PagePage 73 of 207Next PageTop StoriesBusinessCourt: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceedYellow alleges the Teamsters intentionally destroyed the company by blocking modernization plan.TrucksThe 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 dealBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says