CCJ StaffProductsShell Rotella T6 10W-30 now availableT6 10W-30 can be used in place of a 15W-40 engine oil in most instances and is suitable for use with biodiesel fuel.August 2, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellHyundai's XCIENT fuel cell truck makes its commercial debutGet up close with Hyundai's XCIENT fuel cell truck.August 2, 2023Alternative powerJ.B. Hunt adding Nikola battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell trucks to fleetThe CCJ Top 250 carrier's initial order includes 10 battery-electric and 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Also: Shippers' conditions continue upswing; new Knight-Swift Board member; Nikola gets hydrogen fueling station grants; LTL fleet adds BEVs.August 2, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsSchneider acquiring dedicated carrier M&M TransportIn its acquisition of another CCJ Top 250 carrier, Schneider will have roughly 6,500 dedicated tractors in service.August 1, 2023TechnologyRiptide's AI assistant connects all parties in a deliveryAlso: MileMaker launches a new API with advanced features; Flock Freight spot rates are now available to OTM customers; PCS Software connects shippers and carriers via its new network; and Platform Science adds Uptake to its ecosystem.August 1, 2023RegulationsBill to block bans of internal combustion engines advancesThe House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed a bill last week to block attempts to eliminate the sale of vehicles with traditional engines. Also: TForce Teamsters ratify new contract; Volvo recalls 55K trucks; Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack recalls.August 1, 2023Safety & ComplianceBrakes, HOS again top list of Roadcheck OOS violationsBrake problems were two of the top three reasons cited during May's Roadcheck campaign with tires ringing in spot No. 2.July 31, 2023RegulationsSenate bill would implement carrier selection standardsThe bill would require shippers and brokers to verify that carriers meet insurance and safety requirements before contracting freight to them. Also: Platform Science and Uptake partner to expand predictive maintenance offerings.July 31, 2023RegulationsHeartland Express, subsidiaries petition FMCSA for training regs exemptionHeartland, Millis Transfer and CFI seek a waiver from the two-year experience requirement for behind-the-wheel trainers. Also: Clean Freight Coalition meets with government officials; WOTAB meeting next month; Estes opens new terminal.July 28, 2023Oils & lubricantsEngines and excuses: Why fleets don't sample engine oil and why they shouldWhether it’s a lack of time to pull an oil sample or a lack of willingness to go through the effort, this week's 10-44 looks at some popular excuses and pokes them full of holes.July 28, 2023Previous PagePage 86 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
