CCJ StaffMaintenanceMaintenance 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, 2023Companies10 Roads Express names new CEO10 Roads Express founder and CEO Wayne Hoovestol is retiring. Also: Trucker bathroom access bill back in the House; Navistar signs commitment to develop science-based targets aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).June 8, 2023Alternative powerTruckstops, fuel marketers urge White House to blend more biodieselThe agencies see biodiesel and renewable diesel as the most viable near-medium term option for decarbonizing the trucking sector.June 7, 2023RegulationsCVSA marks speeding as focus of July's Operation Safe Driver WeekThe annual enforcement initiative, being held July 9-15, will key in on various unsafe driving behaviors. Also: Hours regs suspended for certain Canadian haulers; J.B. Hunt moves up Fortune 500 list; Isuzu produces milestone gas-powered N-series truck.June 7, 2023Previous PagePage 98 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