CCJ StaffBusinessWays for fleets to prioritize safety while also boosting revenue and minimizing expensesSafety is a priority in the vast majority of fleets, but it's not always the top priority. There are ways for fleets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while also focusing on safety.June 16, 2023RegulationsBiden vetoes effort to kill latest EPA regsAfter passing both the House and Senate, President Biden vetoed a resolution to nullify EPA's Heavy-Duty Truck Rule. Also: TCA names 2023 Safety Pro; Arkansas Trucking Association awards diesel tech scholarships.June 16, 2023BusinessLabor tensions move Pacific port and east/west rail region conditions to ‘severe’ITS Logistics has urged shippers to prioritize bringing on more trucking providers into their networks to improve optimization. Also: ATA hosting Trucking Legal Forum; CFI's women-focused recruitment program recognized.June 15, 2023MaintenanceMaintenance cost increases slowingBetween the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of this year, parts costs dropped by 0.4% and labor costs increased 2.3%.June 14, 2023RegulationsFuel haulers get hours relief in South Dakota, NebraskaThe Nebraska waiver is effective through Sept. 4, while South Dakota's waiver is effective until July 9. Also: Foodservice trucking group inducts 87 drivers into hall of fame; ATA unveils women's mentorship program.June 14, 2023TechnologyKnown for its EV hardware, ZEVX launches fleet management softwareAlso: Platform Science now offers Aperia Technologies Inc.’s pre-trip tire inspection app in its solutions catalog, while Eptura adds tire-tracking capabilities; and Fr8App integrates with Samsara's vehicle telematics solution.June 13, 2023RegulationsTIA establishes task force to fight freight fraudThe 3PL trade group established its Fraud Task Force aimed at combating freight fraud in the marketplace. Also: Recalls hit Volvo, International trucks, Mack and Volvo electric trucks, and Wabash van trailers; ATA charity donates to disaster relief group.June 13, 2023CompaniesNHTSA extends comment period for trailer side underride guard requirementThe comment period was originally set to close June 20. Also: TCA Scholarship Fund awards totaled more than $140,000.June 12, 2023Used trucks'This is a bad year' for used trucksThe first six months of the year haven't been a lot of fun for anyone selling a truck, but some measure of stabilization could be around the corner.June 9, 2023Alternative powerSchneider opens huge zero emission electric charging depotThe 4,900-square-foot, state-of-the-art electric truck charging hub allows the carrier to charge 32 trucks simultaneously.June 9, 2023Previous PagePage 93 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
