CCJ StaffAlternative 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, 2023MaintenanceRyder debuts new retail mobile maintenance serviceTorque by Ryder offers fleets maintenance at their location with no long-term contract. Also: Bridgestone-Pilot tire management partnership exceeding growth goals; Musket opens new DEF terminal in Alabama; new 160 Driving Academy in Illinois.July 14, 2023TechnologyTruck hacking: a New Age road hazardCyber-attackers have the capability to pivot from routine attacks targeting carriers' back office systems and focus on the truck itself.July 13, 2023Previous PagePage 93 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