CCJ StaffBusinessCargo theft is skyrocketing. Why is theft on the rise and what strategies are thieves using?"Unprecedented" level of cargo theft activity at a 10-year-high.October 13, 2023CompaniesDollar Tree plans massive DC revamp in ArkansasThe new 850,000-sq. ft. facility, scheduled to be fully operational by fall 2024. Also: Kentucky beefing up patrol of off-limits rural routes; Texas, Mexico in dispute over border truck inspections.October 12, 2023WorkforceLong Haul Trucking provides late model Pete to local tech programLong Haul Trucking has donated three Peterbilt trucks to local diesel mechanic schools in the last four years.October 12, 2023ProductsNew all-electric APU from Dragonfly EnergyDragonfly Energy has pilot programs underway with combined truck-count totaling 65,000 total trucks.October 11, 2023RegulationsFMCSA clarifies applicability of carriers' emergency exemptionsFCMSA shortens the duration and scope of exemptions. Also: Heartland Express earns SmartWay High Performer Award for seventh time; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will tour a Commercial Driver's License program in Maryland.October 11, 2023TechnologyCharging management for electric fleets, spot cargo insurance, and a new LTL networkThis week we're talking about cloud-based software that connects to charging networks and electric fleets, spot cargo insurance and a new LTL network for freight shippers that uses the gig economy.October 10, 2023TechnologyEstes Express recovering from cyberattackAs of Sunday, many of the carrier's core business operations were again functional. Also: Paccar recalling some Pete, Kenworth trucks; Michelin Energy Flaps now standard on Utility Trailers.October 10, 2023RegulationsDOL nears rollback of Trump-era independent contractor classification ruleThe White House OMB is reviewing a final rule from the Labor Department to rescind the Trump-era rule. Also: TCA opens application period for Fleet Safety Awards; Averitt donates $35K to St. Jude.October 9, 2023RegulationsSpeeding tops list of infractions by truck drivers during Operation Safe Driver WeekOverall, truck drivers received more warnings and tickets than passenger-car drivers during the weeklong initiative. Also: NYC passes bill to add truck parking; Cummins' nat-gas X15N to be a Cascadia option; Leonard's Express refurbishes terminals, shops.October 6, 2023AutonomousHow truck drivers and autonomous trucks can coexist as technology developsJoining us this week on the 10-44 is Barrett Young, head of fleet safety at AI-powered fleet safety firm Netradyne, who talks about how AI and autonomous trucks will impact the trucking industry moving forward in California and the U.S. as a whole.October 5, 2023Previous PagePage 77 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
