CCJ StaffPreventable or NotTruck driver gets blindsided by an impatient driver. Was this accident preventable?A purple four-wheeler attempts a hasty maneuver as John Doe swung his big rig out for a wide turn. Will the NSC rule for or against him in his disupte?September 26, 2023TechnologyVideo event management, asset tracking, logistics software and moreIn this week's CCJ Tech Shorts, we're looking at an asset tracking solution, a new dash cam review resource, in-cab mounting solutions and more.September 26, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reinstates KSK ELD to Registered Devices listThe device had been revoked a week prior to its reinstatement. Also: FleetDrive partners with Abbott to provide drug testing compliance services for carriers; Trucking Cares Foundation, TXTA Foundation donate to children’s medical foundation.September 26, 2023IndicatorsTrucking conditions improved but remained negative in JulyFTR noted a large number of small carriers leaving the industry in recent months, with those drivers mostly being absorbed by large carriers. Also: Port operators get to test zero-emission trucks; Coke Canada debuts first VNR Electric in fleet.September 22, 2023Battery electricProof small fleets can go electric in a big wayElectrification isn't a quick or easy process, but you don't have to be a well-heeled mega fleet to participate.September 21, 2023IndicatorsTruck tonnage mostly flat from July to AugustATA's seasonally-adjusted Truck Tonnage Index was just 0.2% higher in August than July and down 2.3% from August 2022. Also: TA partners with Universal Technical Institute to train diesel, auto techs; FTR webinar to provide food industry update.September 21, 2023TrucksSettlement reached in Canadian Navistar MaxxForce engine lawsuitThe proposed settlement is for CAD $14.5 million (approximately $10.8 million USD). Also: Diesel prices rise to 2023 high; Southeastern Freight Lines relocates Austin, Texas, facility; new Kenworth dealership open in Metro Detroit.September 20, 2023TechnologyAn automated pricing tool, crash probability, data recording and moreThis week we're looking at an AI-driven automated pricing tool, crash probability insights via a Geotab integration, a new video camera and data recording system and more.September 19, 2023TrucksTwo Paccar recalls affect nearly 900 medium-duty trucksA fuel filter hose issue in certain Cummins engines and a driveline issue in certain Dana-Spicer drivelines prompted the recalls. Also: Nikola expands dealer network in Canada; trucking groups donate to help fund car seats for children.September 19, 2023MaintenanceParts and labor costs begin to show improvementCombined parts and labor costs for the top 25 VMRS codes fell 1.3% in the second quarter from the first, and labor costs decreased for the first time in the past year.September 18, 2023Previous PagePage 79 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
