CCJ StaffTechnologyA new trailer tracking solution, a tire monitoring integration and morePedigree Technologies introduces new smart trailer applications; Doran Manufacturing integrates its tire pressure and temperature data with Platform Science; Descartes unveils new solutions; and Cargobot partners with Greenscreens.ai on real-time pricing.October 31, 2023IndicatorsConditions for shippers fell negative in AugustFor the first time since October 2022, FTR's Shippers Conditions Index had a negative reading. Also: Ritchie Bros. announced dates for annual Orlando auction; Mack recalling certain LR refuse trucks.October 31, 2023RegulationsAdvisory committee to discuss underride guard implementation hurdlesNHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will meet Nov. 15 to discuss topics related to underride guards. Also: Penske Truck Leasing adds Xos Stepvan to electric fleet; Stoughton Trailers adds Southeast dealer; America's Road Team finalists.October 30, 2023WorkforceUMass researchers exploring impact of automation on truck driversThe research aims to examine and improve upon the future of work in trucking not by focusing on technology development, but rather by focusing on the trucker. Also: XPO building new Florida facility; Kenworth founders inducted into ATHS Hall of Fame.October 27, 2023IndicatorsACT Research data suggests gradually improving freight marketThe latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows continued improvement in freight volumes, pricing and driver availability. Also: Two more individuals sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident scheme; Frito-Lay recognizes safest drivers.October 26, 2023TechnologyImproving safety for women drivers, automated payment solutions and telematicsThis week we're talking about two new automated payment solutions for brokers and carriers, a partnership that aims to improve safety for women drivers and a safety platform’s integration of core telematics.October 24, 2023RegulationsFMCSA making security changes to Portal account systemAnyone with an FMCSA Portal account needs to take action by Dec. 1 to keep access to their account. Also: WIT unveils Influential Woman in Trucking finalists; Volvo recalling nearly 2K trucks; Hyundai Translead recalling container chassis; more.October 24, 2023Mergers & 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, 2023Previous PagePage 80 of 207Next PageTop StoriesBusinessCourt: Yellow Corp $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
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