CCJ StaffCompaniesPenske Logistics names next company presidentJeff Jackson has been appointed as the company's new president in advance of the planned retirement of Marc Althen. Also: Marten names new EVP; New York wants feedback on parking; Peterbilt adds more collision mitigation to Model 579.December 15, 2023BusinessPredatory towing: How can fleets avoid becoming victims?A recent ATRI report found that 82.7% of motor carriers have experienced excessive towing rates, and unwarranted extra service charges have been experienced by 81.8% of carriers.December 15, 2023BusinessAveritt opens new facility in south AlabamaThe new Mobile, Alabama, facility features a 120,000 square-foot warehouse and 35,000 square-foot cross-dock. Also: Penske recognizes 2023 Freight Management Carrier Awards recipients.December 14, 2023Growth strategiesCourt okays sale of 130 Yellow terminalsThe $1.88 billion sale of now-former Yellow Corp. terminals raised enough cash to pay off the company's $1.2 billion debt.December 13, 2023RegulationsTwo fleets fined by EPA for violating CARB regsCapurro Trucking and Republic Services paid fines for violating CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation. Also: Schneider named SmartWay High Performer; Forward Air raising rates; Paccar Parts' TRP brand opens 100th store.December 13, 2023TechnologyCardless fuel purchasing, automated freight departure reports, AI invoice auditing and moreThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights a new partnership that brings cardless fuel purchasing to more than 100 truckstop locations across the U.S., automated departure reports for freight shipments, a new AI-based invoice auditing solution and more.December 12, 2023TrucksEaton Cummins Endurant XD now available on vocational Daimler trucksThe extreme-duty automated manual transmissions are available on Western Star 47X and 49X models and Freightliner 114SD trucks. Also: Volvo recalling small number of trucks; Great Dane adds Stemco axle fasteners to all trailers.December 12, 2023Economic trendsTruck orders reach heights not seen in 13 monthsA slight year-over-year increase in orders in November shows a market that is still performing at a high level historically.December 11, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reinstates recently-revoked ELDThe CI ELD Logs device was reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list after being removed Dec. 1. Also: FTR hosting 2024 market outlook webinar; Averitt delivers MoonPies to soldiers; Indiana Kenworth dealership relocates, expands.December 11, 2023SafetyHolidays are a dangerous time to be on the roadChristmas is a time for good time and cheer… unless you’re on the road.December 8, 2023Previous PagePage 82 of 215Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersThe court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.BusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
