CCJ StaffMaintenancePaccar recalls nearly 6K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks built this summerIn the affected trucks, the power distribution center (PDC) box might be contaminated with oil. Also: Emergency HOS relief extended in Texas; fireworks-hauling fleet requests HOS exemption; Freightliner M2 and eM2 among 23K units recalled.August 4, 2026TrailersU.S. smacks Mexican trailer imports with antidumping dutiesThe U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed preliminary antidumping duties of up to 79.92% on Mexican van-type trailers. Also: Daimler moving Freightliner, Western Star production to the Carolinas; Atlas Energy and Kodiak AI will expand autonomous trucking operations in the Permian Basin.August 3, 2026Freight demandFreight demand forecast gets 1.7% bump despite fragile marketBreakthrough's May freight index grew just 0.2% as 4.2% inflation, energy costs, and shifting consumer demand impact truckload capacity.July 31, 2026BusinessSTG Logistics to pay $2.7M in New Jersey misclassification caseThe company recently completed a financial restructuring following Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Also: Averitt boosts driver pay; C.R. England, Groendyke founders among ATHS hall of fame inductees.July 31, 2026CompaniesOnfreight Logistics hauled first loads across new U.S.-Canada bridgeThe family-owned fleet has long advocated for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to be built. Also: New hydrogen fueling station open in SoCal; I-65 partially reopened in Louisville; bridge height awareness campaign ongoing this week; SEKO Logistics expands in U.S.July 30, 2026Equipment controlsCharger Logistics deploying Aurora driverless trucks in TexasThe CCJ Top 250 fleet will utilize Aurora’s second-generation driverless truck on autonomous hauls between Dallas and Laredo, Texas. Also: Former Con-way president, KAG CEO joins ODW Logistics' board; two arrested for allegedly stealing trucks; BT Trailers rebranding.July 29, 2026ComponentsMack, Volvo expand DEF software updatesFollowing updated EPA guidelines, Mack and Volvo are expanding DEF software patches across post-2010 models to give truck drivers up to 160 hours to address emissions issues before performance is restricted.July 28, 2026Alternative powerToyota becomes partner in Volvo-Daimler hydrogen fuel cell ventureVolvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation for Toyota to join the cellcentric joint venture focused on heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell development. Also: Potential battery issue prompts expansion of International recall; 11 Great Dane dry van trailers recalled.July 28, 2026RegulationsSenate committee approves bill to ban Chinese vehicles, sensorsThe Connected Vehicle Security Act would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China and other foreign adversaries. Also: Rush Enterprises forms joint venture with Carrier Transicold dealer network MCT Companies.July 27, 2026MaintenanceBoost MPGs by keeping fuel injectors cleanKeeping your diesel fuel system clean is one of the single most effective ways to boost fuel economy and prevent costly downtime.July 24, 2026Previous PagePage 8 of 243Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
