CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires oilfield fleet, expands in Alberta and SaskatchewanThe acquisition expands Trimac's presence in the Alberta and Saskatchewan oil field transportation sector and further solidifies Trimac's position as a market leader in fluid hauling, particularly in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.July 20, 2023CompaniesUPS set to return to negotiating table with Teamsters next weekThe company said it's looking "to resolve the few remaining open issues" with Teamsters members. Also: Truck tonnage, revenue, employment all increased in 2022; June tonnage increased over May, but still down from last June; more.July 20, 2023Alternative powerVolvo, Westport enter joint ventureWestport and Volvo are partnering to provide solutions to decarbonize the long-haul and off-road transport sector.July 19, 2023Safety & ComplianceStudy reveals states with the most distracted driver related fatalitiesMobile phone use and reaching for objects in the vehicle, were among the most common avoidable distractions that led to fatal driver incidents.July 19, 2023BusinessLoad board, digital brokerage settle lawsuitsThe nation's largest load board, DAT, and digital brokerage Convoy announced the settlement of a lawsuit alleging Convoy stole trade secrets from DAT. Also: Inmate's ELDT exemption request denied; Ryder expands diesel tech training programs; more.July 19, 2023TechnologyRand McNally's new map provides enhanced mappingRand McNallyAlso: DAT Freight & Analytics further reduces freight fraud with platform enhancements; MyCarrier also rolls out platform enhancements that automate and unify business operations; and freight marketplace Truckstop acquires a freight management company.July 18, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellCheck out Nikola's fuel cell electric truckNikola's Tre FCEV is one of the first commercially available fuel-cell electric vehicles and fleets will be able to order one in just a few months.July 18, 2023TrucksPowertrain issue prompts eCascadia recallDaimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 82 of its 2023-’24 electric eCascadia model. Also; FMCSA denies another trucker’s HOS exemption request; XPO completes Atlanta-area terminal.July 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics acquires Alabama-based Action DedicatedThe acquisition marks at least the tenth involving a CCJ Top 250 fleet in 2023. Action Dedicated will continue to operate under the same name.July 17, 2023RegulationsSpeed limiter block, under-21 pilot changes included in funding billThe House THUD Subcommittee approved an appropriations bill that includes provisions to block a speed limiter mandate, along with changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules.July 17, 2023Previous PagePage 88 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
