CCJ StaffBusinessRitchie Bros., Nations Capital approved to handle sale of Yellow equipmentThe companies will implement a multi-faceted sales strategy to maximize the value of the trucks and trailers throughout 2024. Also: CARB hosting webinars for new Clean Truck Check emissions-testing reporting program.November 3, 2023RegulationsATA, state groups call on governors for truck parking fundingA letter to all 50 governors spelled out the numerous new resources provided by the federal government for truck parking funding. Also: Truck Safety Coalition calls for action on speed limiters, AEBs; Canada's Loblaw deploys electric Volvos.November 2, 2023RegulationsFMCSA's advisory board on women drivers sets next meetingThe Women of Trucking Advisory Board will complete its review of the discussion notes from the deliberations concerning various topics. Also: Wreaths Across America seeks more carriers; Saia expands to Maine; community college gets funding for trucking.November 1, 2023TechnologyA new trailer tracking solution, a tire monitoring integration and morePedigree Technologies introduces new smart trailer applications; Doran Manufacturing integrates its tire pressure and temperature data with Platform Science; Descartes unveils new solutions; and Cargobot partners with Greenscreens.ai on real-time pricing.October 31, 2023IndicatorsConditions for shippers fell negative in AugustFor the first time since October 2022, FTR's Shippers Conditions Index had a negative reading. Also: Ritchie Bros. announced dates for annual Orlando auction; Mack recalling certain LR refuse trucks.October 31, 2023RegulationsAdvisory committee to discuss underride guard implementation hurdlesNHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will meet Nov. 15 to discuss topics related to underride guards. Also: Penske Truck Leasing adds Xos Stepvan to electric fleet; Stoughton Trailers adds Southeast dealer; America's Road Team finalists.October 30, 2023WorkforceUMass researchers exploring impact of automation on truck driversThe research aims to examine and improve upon the future of work in trucking not by focusing on technology development, but rather by focusing on the trucker. Also: XPO building new Florida facility; Kenworth founders inducted into ATHS Hall of Fame.October 27, 2023IndicatorsACT Research data suggests gradually improving freight marketThe latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows continued improvement in freight volumes, pricing and driver availability. Also: Two more individuals sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident scheme; Frito-Lay recognizes safest drivers.October 26, 2023TechnologyImproving safety for women drivers, automated payment solutions and telematicsThis week we're talking about two new automated payment solutions for brokers and carriers, a partnership that aims to improve safety for women drivers and a safety platform’s integration of core telematics.October 24, 2023RegulationsFMCSA making security changes to Portal account systemAnyone with an FMCSA Portal account needs to take action by Dec. 1 to keep access to their account. Also: WIT unveils Influential Woman in Trucking finalists; Volvo recalling nearly 2K trucks; Hyundai Translead recalling container chassis; more.October 24, 2023Previous PagePage 75 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
