CCJ StaffHydrogen fuel cellNikola, Caltrans secure grant for hydrogen fueling stations in Calif.The electric and hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer and Caltrans received $41.9M from the California Transportation Commission. Also: CFI president announces retirement; Canada Cartage acquires Canadian reefer carrier.July 10, 2023AutonomousChorus grows in opposition of California's proposed driverless truck banMore than 70 co-signers have asked California lawmakers to stop pursuit of legislation that would essentially ban driverless trucks in the state.July 9, 2023RegulationsFleets file lawsuit against state over new emissions standardFive petitioners, including two trucking fleets, have filed a complaint to stop California's emissions standards from being enforced in Pennsylvania.July 7, 2023RegulationsFMCSA, NHTSA begin accepting comments on automatic emergency braking proposalThe agencies are proposing to mandate the tech on trucks with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Also: Trucker's request for more flexible split-sleeper options denied; nine Arkansas drivers, two techs going to national competitions; more.July 7, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsKnight-Swift, U.S. Xpress acquisition closesShareholders of U.S. Xpress last week approved the carrier's acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation. Also: Teamsters ratify new five-year contract with ABF Freight, averting a strike; Colorado fuel haulers get temporary HOS waiver.July 6, 2023WorkforceHouston-based Pepsi drivers join TeamstersThe Teamsters announced 86 drivers at Pepsi Bottling Group LLC have voted to join Teamsters Local 988 in Houston. Also: Saia honors 6,000 employees with safety awards; TEL opens new Indiana repair and maintenance facility.July 5, 2023TechnologyPowerfleet launches a new app to support EV adoptionAlso: WARP launches its “Delivery Optimization Experience” program with only a $1/pallet fee if their technology isn’t able to optimize a shipper’s load, and PURE Freight Lines partners with Relay Payments and Amous TMS to reduce fuel fraud.July 4, 2023Battery electricMichigan lands $13M for 'truck stop of the future'The Mobility Charging Hub will house EV charging solutions, solar canopies and battery energy storage systems.July 4, 2023IndicatorsShippers' conditions expected to continue positive trendAfter gaining gaining nearly three points in April, FTR's Shippers Conditions Index is expected to remain positive for at least the next 12 months. Also: Trucker in I-95 bridge collapse lost control, NTSB said; Volvo, Freightliner recalls.July 4, 2023RegulationsHHS still awaiting certified labs for oral fluid drug testingThe Department Health and Human Services reported in a Federal Register notice that there are still no certified labs for oral fluid drug testing. Also: NMFTA hosting trucking-focused cybersecurity conference in October; intermodal fleet expands.July 3, 2023Previous PagePage 90 of 203Next 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
