CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsRyder acquires Impact Fulfillment ServicesIFS has built a blue-chip customer base with its proven model for co-packing and co-manufacturing in both food and non-food products.October 23, 2023RegulationsFMCSA extends comment period for potential carrier rating system revampThe agency is giving an additional 30 days to comment on its carrier Safety Fitness Determination advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Also: ATRI seeks carrier input on challenges, opportunity for women truckers; TCA seeks driver of the year nominationsOctober 23, 2023IndicatorsFuel prices, weak freight volume hurt carriers significantly in AugustFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell further into negative territory in August. Also: Trucker Path app adds safety features for women truckers; Saia awards 20 scholarships to employees, dependents; Allison Transmission names new authorized distributor.October 20, 2023BusinessHow fleets can lower their chances of being targeted for cargo theftWith cargo theft on the rise, there are things fleets can do to lower the chances that they are targeted.October 19, 2023RegulationsInspectors parked 2,375 trucks for brake violations during Brake Safety WeekOf the 18,875 total commercial motor vehicles inspected, only 12.6% were found to have out-of-service brake violations. Also: J&R Schugel unveils breast cancer awareness truck wrap; ContainerPort Group relocates Atlanta terminal.October 19, 2023TrucksU-bolts that could wear hole in fuel tanks prompt Peterbilt recallAffected units include model year 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. Also: Weight exemption for certain Iowa ag haulers extended; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Truckers Against Trafficking.October 18, 2023TechnologyPowerFleet, MiX Telematics merger forms one of the largest global fleet management companiesAlso: Lytx introduces weather hazard alerts; MyGeotab Marketplace adds Bridgestone's IntelliTire tire pressure monitoring system; and Telectrac Navman makes updates to TN360.October 17, 2023TechnologyCummins announces collaboration on Open Telematics ArchitectureCummins on Monday announced a collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, Microsoft, and other industry partners. Also: CALSTART begins work on plan for zero-emission corridor; Ascend Transportation names new president.October 17, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellBiden Administration unlocks $7 billion for clean hydrogen developmentBiden Administration announces $7 billion for America’s first clean hydrogen hubs. Also: Georgia expands Drivewyze Smart Roadways service.October 16, 2023CompaniesPGT Trucking appoints new exec in the SouthwestPGT Trucking in May announced the expansion of its Laredo operations, breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility. Also: Amerit Fleet Solutions, ChargePoint sign maintenance and support deal; Road Ready available on MAC tanks.October 13, 2023Previous PagePage 76 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
