CCJ StaffBusinessCargo theft up 59% in third quarterCargoNet reported that cargo theft's 2023 increase continued through the third quarter, rising 59% year over year. Also: J.J. Keller has launched a new accident investigation training service; brokerage Valley Companies names new VP.November 10, 2023RegulationsHighway safety Senate hearing highlights truck parking shortageA Senate subcommittee discussed Tuesday the truck parking shortage, speed limiters and more. Meanwhile, trucking orgs and others penned a letter to Senators urging passage of truck parking legislation. Also: New ADAS features on Kenworth T680s; more.November 9, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsCRST acquiring BCB TransportCRST has acquired Mansfield, Texas-based 275-truck BCB Transport. Also: ConMet acquiring TruckLabs, TruckWings. J.B. Hunt's Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking; Transition Trucking public voting open; Smith System acquired.November 8, 2023BusinessJ.B. Hunt, BNSF seek to shift millions of loads from highway to railJ.B. Hunt estimates that as many as 7 to 11 million loads could go from over-the-road truck service to intermodal service by rail.November 7, 2023TechnologyPreventing catalytic converter theft, solutions for charging electric vehicles and moreAlso: S2Q Systems partners with Front to enable customers to manage incoming freight quote requests, and supply chain management and automation software provider Transflo is now offering the Bestpass toll management and payment platform.November 7, 2023TrucksSeat belt issue prompts recall of 3,800 KenworthsThe majority of trucks impacted are W900 models, as well as some T800 and T660 units. Also: Wreaths Across America "Escort to Arlington" to consist of 13 tractor-trailers; Mack recalling 17 trucks equipped with recalled nat-gas Cummins engine.November 7, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsHirschbach sells its yard spotting business to Lazer LogisticsLazer Logistics is North America’s largest provider of outsourced end-to-end yard management.November 6, 2023RegulationsWSTA files two lawsuits in effort to halt CARB emissions regsThe Western States Trucking Association has filed two lawsuits challenging the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules. Also: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvested in West Virginia.November 6, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsFlorida Rock & Tank parent acquired by United Petroleum TransportsOne of the largest regional tank truck carriers in North America, Florida Rock & Tank operates in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee with 17 terminals and six satellite locations.November 3, 2023MaintenanceMaintenance's role in trucking's digital transformationDigitizing the vehicle inspection documentation process improves record-keeping, communication and accountability, which improves safety outcomes.November 3, 2023Previous PagePage 74 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
