CCJ StaffRegulationsBill intro'd to ease credentialing process for TWIC, hazmat endorsementsThe bill would allow workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials to apply existing valid background checks to multiple programs. Also: DAT launches new fuel card for fleets; Ex-Guard grille guards and their fuel economy impact.December 8, 2023AutonomousTuSimple winding down U.S. operationsThe autonomous truck maker is laying off approximately 75% of its U.S. workforce. Also: Union Pacific will open a new intermodal facility in downtown Phoenix; MHC Kenworth opens new South Carolina location.December 7, 2023BusinessFormer CSX exec named next Landstar CEOCurrent Landstar president and CEO James Gattoni will continue to serve in the role until Feb. 1. Also: Estes opens new terminal in headquarter city of Richmond.December 6, 2023CompaniesXPO, Estes, Saia, Knight-Swift among winners in Yellow terminal auction130 Yellow Corp.'s terminals were sold for nearly $1.9 billion, pending bankruptcy court approval Dec. 12.December 5, 2023TechnologyA new yard management system, fleet performance, fraud prevention and moreGoRamp launches a new product that aims to solve common yard inefficiencies, while fleet performance management provider EROAD plans to begin developing new products and features using Microsoft’s generative AI.December 5, 2023RegulationsFlorida wants waiver from certain CDL skills testing regsThe state seeks a waiver from the regulation requiring the three-part CDL skills test to be administered and successfully completed in a certain order. Also: Mack, Volvo trucks recalled; new power inverter option for Mack, Volvo sleepers.December 5, 2023ProductsNew winter tire from YokohamaThe 907W replaces the SY767.December 4, 2023Battery electricForum Mobility plans truck charging station at Long Beach portDrayage carriers are already reserving chargers at the FM Harbor depot set to open next fall, the company claimed, because of the strategic location adjacent to terminals. Also: Peterbilt's 750,000th truck rolls off Denton line.December 4, 2023BusinessTraffic congestion costs hit record high in 2021A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute tracking congestion costs for 2021 found that delays in traffic cost the industry $94.6 billion -- the highest level yet recorded by the organization.December 1, 2023RegulationsMassachusetts lawmakers propose 'rolling stock' tax exemptionsUsing a rolling stock tax exemption, truck buyers and owners in certain states can save when buying equipment and parts. Also: Werner drivers deliver U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; Tim Hortons gets first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks.December 1, 2023Previous PagePage 83 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
