CCJ StaffBusinessHow fleets can lower their chances of being targeted for cargo theftWith cargo theft on the rise, there are things fleets can do to lower the chances that they are targeted.October 19, 2023RegulationsInspectors parked 2,375 trucks for brake violations during Brake Safety WeekOf the 18,875 total commercial motor vehicles inspected, only 12.6% were found to have out-of-service brake violations. Also: J&R Schugel unveils breast cancer awareness truck wrap; ContainerPort Group relocates Atlanta terminal.October 19, 2023TrucksU-bolts that could wear hole in fuel tanks prompt Peterbilt recallAffected units include model year 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. Also: Weight exemption for certain Iowa ag haulers extended; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Truckers Against Trafficking.October 18, 2023TechnologyPowerFleet, MiX Telematics merger forms one of the largest global fleet management companiesAlso: Lytx introduces weather hazard alerts; MyGeotab Marketplace adds Bridgestone's IntelliTire tire pressure monitoring system; and Telectrac Navman makes updates to TN360.October 17, 2023TechnologyCummins announces collaboration on Open Telematics ArchitectureCummins on Monday announced a collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, Microsoft, and other industry partners. Also: CALSTART begins work on plan for zero-emission corridor; Ascend Transportation names new president.October 17, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellBiden Administration unlocks $7 billion for clean hydrogen developmentBiden Administration announces $7 billion for America’s first clean hydrogen hubs. Also: Georgia expands Drivewyze Smart Roadways service.October 16, 2023CompaniesPGT Trucking appoints new exec in the SouthwestPGT Trucking in May announced the expansion of its Laredo operations, breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility. Also: Amerit Fleet Solutions, ChargePoint sign maintenance and support deal; Road Ready available on MAC tanks.October 13, 2023BusinessCargo theft is skyrocketing. Why is theft on the rise and what strategies are thieves using?"Unprecedented" level of cargo theft activity at a 10-year-high.October 13, 2023CompaniesDollar Tree plans massive DC revamp in ArkansasThe new 850,000-sq. ft. facility, scheduled to be fully operational by fall 2024. Also: Kentucky beefing up patrol of off-limits rural routes; Texas, Mexico in dispute over border truck inspections.October 12, 2023WorkforceLong Haul Trucking provides late model Pete to local tech programLong Haul Trucking has donated three Peterbilt trucks to local diesel mechanic schools in the last four years.October 12, 2023Previous PagePage 81 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