CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsTFI acquires Canadian food-grade tanker carrierWith the acquisition of Vedder Transportation Group, TFI expands its liquid and dry bulk food-grade tanker services to Western Canada.September 13, 2023EmissionsEPA urged by members of Congress to finalize 'strongest feasible' GHG regsA bicameral group of Democrats last week penned a letter to EPA regarding the agency's Phase 3 GHG regulations, and the Clean Freight Coalition responded.September 13, 2023RegulationsCalifornia Senate moves to ban driverless trucksThe California Senate on Monday passed AB 316, a bill that requires trained human safety operators to be inside an autonomous heavy-duty vehicle.September 12, 2023TechnologyAgriculture trucking technology, reducing empty miles, video telematics and moreIn this week's CCJ's Tech Shorts we look at an acquisition in the agriculture trucking technology space, an integration that exposes carriers to more available loads, a beta launch of an AI-powered software platform and more.September 12, 2023TrucksYellow adds seats to its BoardYellow Corp., said it has added two BOD seats. Also: The 100,000th Peterbilt 389 rolled off the company's Denton, Texas, assembly line. Also: House subcommittee holding hearing on autonomous trucks Wednesday; Mack MD trucks recalled.September 12, 2023ProductsUtility enters deal with Cargobull to distribute new reefer lineUtility Trailer, on its 3000R line of trailers, will be the exclusive North American distributor of Schmitz Cargobull’s latest TRU technology.September 11, 2023Economic trendsNew truck orders remain below replacement levels, used inventories climbingTotal Class 8 orders for the previous 12 months have equaled 294,000 units.September 11, 2023Battery electricWisconsin dealer gets Volvo, Mack EV certificationKriete Truck Centers is Wisconsin's first Mack and Volvo certified electric vehicle dealer. Also: TA seeking Citizen Driver nominations; A. Duie Pyle opens LTL service center in West Virginia.September 11, 2023Alternative powerToyota unleashes '100% renewable energy' system at its port operationsTri-gen will enable Toyota Logistic Services (TLS) Long Beach to be the company’s first port vehicle processing facility in the world powered by onsite-generated, 100% renewable energy.September 8, 2023Economic trendsMore carriers are exiting the market as excess capacity keeps rates lowThere are some positive indicators that improvement is coming to the freight market. More carriers are exiting the market, and more and in greater numbers are expected to follow suit, if you can even really call that good news.September 8, 2023Previous PagePage 93 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
