CCJ StaffRegulationsWSTA files two lawsuits in effort to halt CARB emissions regsThe Western States Trucking Association has filed two lawsuits challenging the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules. Also: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvested in West Virginia.November 6, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsFlorida Rock & Tank parent acquired by United Petroleum TransportsOne of the largest regional tank truck carriers in North America, Florida Rock & Tank operates in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee with 17 terminals and six satellite locations.November 3, 2023MaintenanceMaintenance's role in trucking's digital transformationDigitizing the vehicle inspection documentation process improves record-keeping, communication and accountability, which improves safety outcomes.November 3, 2023BusinessRitchie Bros., Nations Capital approved to handle sale of Yellow equipmentThe companies will implement a multi-faceted sales strategy to maximize the value of the trucks and trailers throughout 2024. Also: CARB hosting webinars for new Clean Truck Check emissions-testing reporting program.November 3, 2023RegulationsATA, state groups call on governors for truck parking fundingA letter to all 50 governors spelled out the numerous new resources provided by the federal government for truck parking funding. Also: Truck Safety Coalition calls for action on speed limiters, AEBs; Canada's Loblaw deploys electric Volvos.November 2, 2023RegulationsFMCSA's advisory board on women drivers sets next meetingThe Women of Trucking Advisory Board will complete its review of the discussion notes from the deliberations concerning various topics. Also: Wreaths Across America seeks more carriers; Saia expands to Maine; community college gets funding for trucking.November 1, 2023TechnologyA new trailer tracking solution, a tire monitoring integration and morePedigree Technologies introduces new smart trailer applications; Doran Manufacturing integrates its tire pressure and temperature data with Platform Science; Descartes unveils new solutions; and Cargobot partners with Greenscreens.ai on real-time pricing.October 31, 2023IndicatorsConditions for shippers fell negative in AugustFor the first time since October 2022, FTR's Shippers Conditions Index had a negative reading. Also: Ritchie Bros. announced dates for annual Orlando auction; Mack recalling certain LR refuse trucks.October 31, 2023RegulationsAdvisory committee to discuss underride guard implementation hurdlesNHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will meet Nov. 15 to discuss topics related to underride guards. Also: Penske Truck Leasing adds Xos Stepvan to electric fleet; Stoughton Trailers adds Southeast dealer; America's Road Team finalists.October 30, 2023WorkforceUMass researchers exploring impact of automation on truck driversThe research aims to examine and improve upon the future of work in trucking not by focusing on technology development, but rather by focusing on the trucker. Also: XPO building new Florida facility; Kenworth founders inducted into ATHS Hall of Fame.October 27, 2023Previous PagePage 87 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
