CCJ StaffEconomic trendsNew truck orders remain below replacement levels, used inventories climbingTotal Class 8 orders for the previous 12 months have equaled 294,000 units.September 11, 2023Battery electricWisconsin dealer gets Volvo, Mack EV certificationKriete Truck Centers is Wisconsin's first Mack and Volvo certified electric vehicle dealer. Also: TA seeking Citizen Driver nominations; A. Duie Pyle opens LTL service center in West Virginia.September 11, 2023Alternative powerToyota unleashes '100% renewable energy' system at its port operationsTri-gen will enable Toyota Logistic Services (TLS) Long Beach to be the company’s first port vehicle processing facility in the world powered by onsite-generated, 100% renewable energy.September 8, 2023Economic trendsMore carriers are exiting the market as excess capacity keeps rates lowThere are some positive indicators that improvement is coming to the freight market. More carriers are exiting the market, and more and in greater numbers are expected to follow suit, if you can even really call that good news.September 8, 2023RegulationsWerner hit with $36 million verdict in disability discrimination caseWerner said it was "disappointed" with the jury's decision in the case. Despite the large verdict, EEOC verdicts are capped at $300,000 in damages. Also: Overland Express acquired; Chevron, Papé Group invest in hydrogen; XPO expands Texas facility.September 8, 2023CompaniesSchneider names new CFODarrell Campbell will join the company on Sept. 30 as Executive Vice President and CFO. Also: Tyson Foods adds autonomous box trucks for Northwest Arkansas lanes; 17 rookie drivers up for Transition Trucking award.September 7, 2023CompaniesNomination period for annual 'Best Fleets' program opensThe nomination period is open through Oct. 31. Also: Mack recalls 27k Granite models for turn signal issue; Fruehauf trailers recalled for tire pressure regulation systems; Acertus acquires RCG Logistics; new task force eyes wireless EV charging.September 6, 2023TechnologyCompliance management, auxiliary cameras and a service maintenance appIn this week's CCJ’s Tech Shorts, we look at how larger fleets can eliminate major pain points when it comes to FMCSA and DOT Compliance management, AI-based route optimization engine, auxiliary cameras and more.September 5, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellQuantron hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery in EuropeA partnership between German manufacturer Quantron and Canadian fuel-cell maker Ballard Power Systems has led to the delivery of their first fuel cell electric vehicles. Also: AutoZone driver recognized by CVSA; Rite Way opens Chicago office; more.September 5, 2023CompaniesFollowing acquisition by BP, TA gets new CEODebi Boffa, with over 25 years of experience with BP, took over as CEO of TA on Sept. 1. Also: Penske provides Wawa with electric truck as part of 6-month pilot; Hino Motors names new president, CEO.September 4, 2023Previous PagePage 86 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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