CCJ StaffBusinessJ.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, 2023BusinessRitchie 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, 2023Previous PagePage 79 of 207Next PageTop StoriesBusinessCourt: Yellow Corp's $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceedYellow alleges the Teamsters intentionally destroyed the company by blocking modernization plan.TrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions dealBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says