CCJ StaffIndicatorsACT Research data suggests gradually improving freight marketThe latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows continued improvement in freight volumes, pricing and driver availability. Also: Two more individuals sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident scheme; Frito-Lay recognizes safest drivers.October 26, 2023TechnologyImproving safety for women drivers, automated payment solutions and telematicsThis week we're talking about two new automated payment solutions for brokers and carriers, a partnership that aims to improve safety for women drivers and a safety platform’s integration of core telematics.October 24, 2023RegulationsFMCSA making security changes to Portal account systemAnyone with an FMCSA Portal account needs to take action by Dec. 1 to keep access to their account. Also: WIT unveils Influential Woman in Trucking finalists; Volvo recalling nearly 2K trucks; Hyundai Translead recalling container chassis; more.October 24, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsRyder acquires Impact Fulfillment ServicesIFS has built a blue-chip customer base with its proven model for co-packing and co-manufacturing in both food and non-food products.October 23, 2023RegulationsFMCSA extends comment period for potential carrier rating system revampThe agency is giving an additional 30 days to comment on its carrier Safety Fitness Determination advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Also: ATRI seeks carrier input on challenges, opportunity for women truckers; TCA seeks driver of the year nominationsOctober 23, 2023IndicatorsFuel prices, weak freight volume hurt carriers significantly in AugustFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell further into negative territory in August. Also: Trucker Path app adds safety features for women truckers; Saia awards 20 scholarships to employees, dependents; Allison Transmission names new authorized distributor.October 20, 2023BusinessHow fleets can lower their chances of being targeted for cargo theftWith cargo theft on the rise, there are things fleets can do to lower the chances that they are targeted.October 19, 2023RegulationsInspectors parked 2,375 trucks for brake violations during Brake Safety WeekOf the 18,875 total commercial motor vehicles inspected, only 12.6% were found to have out-of-service brake violations. Also: J&R Schugel unveils breast cancer awareness truck wrap; ContainerPort Group relocates Atlanta terminal.October 19, 2023TrucksU-bolts that could wear hole in fuel tanks prompt Peterbilt recallAffected units include model year 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. Also: Weight exemption for certain Iowa ag haulers extended; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Truckers Against Trafficking.October 18, 2023TechnologyPowerFleet, MiX Telematics merger forms one of the largest global fleet management companiesAlso: Lytx introduces weather hazard alerts; MyGeotab Marketplace adds Bridgestone's IntelliTire tire pressure monitoring system; and Telectrac Navman makes updates to TN360.October 17, 2023Previous PagePage 88 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
