CCJ StaffWorkforceFMCSA awards grants for increasing, improving CDL trainingThe $48M in grants are aimed at increasing CDL driver training opportunities and continuing to improve the process to obtain a CDL. Also: Goodyear accepting nominations for annual Highway Hero Award; Volvo announces changes to Canadian leadership.September 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsJ.B. Hunt acquiring brokerage of BNSF LogisticsFollowing the closing of the transaction, the brokerage operations of BNSF Logistics will roll into J.B. Hunt’s Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) for segment reporting purposes. The transaction will be funded using J.B. Hunt’s existing cash balance.September 15, 2023RegulationsFMCSA removes two more ELDs from Registered Devices listThe Falcon ELD and KSK ELD have been added to the "Revoked Devices" list and must be replaced by a compliant device by Nov. 13. Also: Orange EV intros new electric truck for port operations; Southeastern opens new New Orleans facility; more.September 15, 2023AutonomousTeamsters release policy framework for AV truck developmentThe framework provides policy guidance for lawmakers and regulators intended to protect workers and ensure safety of autonomous trucks. Also: ACT Research estimates half of commercial vehicles will be zero emissions by 2040; more.September 14, 2023BusinessWhat a strike by UAW could mean for the economy, truckingThe automotive industry in the U.S. is facing a potential worker strike if deals can’t be struck by the end of the day Thursday. The big three auto makers in Detroit – General Motors, Ford and Stellantis – each have contracts expiring with the UAW union.September 13, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsTFI acquires Canadian food-grade tanker carrierWith the acquisition of Vedder Transportation Group, TFI expands its liquid and dry bulk food-grade tanker services to Western Canada.September 13, 2023EmissionsEPA urged by members of Congress to finalize 'strongest feasible' GHG regsA bicameral group of Democrats last week penned a letter to EPA regarding the agency's Phase 3 GHG regulations, and the Clean Freight Coalition responded.September 13, 2023RegulationsCalifornia Senate moves to ban driverless trucksThe California Senate on Monday passed AB 316, a bill that requires trained human safety operators to be inside an autonomous heavy-duty vehicle.September 12, 2023TechnologyAgriculture trucking technology, reducing empty miles, video telematics and moreIn this week's CCJ's Tech Shorts we look at an acquisition in the agriculture trucking technology space, an integration that exposes carriers to more available loads, a beta launch of an AI-powered software platform and more.September 12, 2023TrucksYellow adds seats to its BoardYellow Corp., said it has added two BOD seats. Also: The 100,000th Peterbilt 389 rolled off the company's Denton, Texas, assembly line. Also: House subcommittee holding hearing on autonomous trucks Wednesday; Mack MD trucks recalled.September 12, 2023Previous PagePage 80 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
