CCJ StaffHydrogen 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, 2023Battery electricNation's largest electric commercial truck charging depot opens in CaliforniaThe site features 13 dual-cord CCS 360KW chargers with the ability to charge 26 trucks. Also: CARB seeks input on zero emission regs; Point Pickup, PICKUP Now merging to create force in last-mile delivery; Atlas Van Lines names new VPJuly 27, 2023Previous PagePage 91 of 207Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerGroups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck pricesClean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.BusinessCourt: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceedTrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal