CCJ StaffBusinessNikola announces change in leadershipMichael Lohscheller has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, and Steve Girsky takes over as CEO. Also: CRST gets pre-CDL waiver extension.August 7, 2023CompaniesYellow facing lawsuit over failure to notify employees of layoffsA former Yellow employee filed a class action lawsuit against the fleet for violating the WARN Act. Also: Nikola surpasses 200 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck orders; House bill again looks to repeal ELDT regs; Relay seeking "Haul of Fame" nominees.August 4, 2023BusinessHow recent freight cycles have impacted insurance rates for truckingThe COVID-era boom cycle and the more recent freight recession caused an influx of new-entrant carriers, followed by a number of carriers leaving the market, respectively. Those factors have played a role in how insurance firms assess fleets.August 4, 2023RegulationsCongress floats third effort to block speed limiter mandateA bill introduced in the Senate would block FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Flatbedder PGT Trucking running lane with BEV for steel manufacturer; nominations open for Influential Woman in Trucking award.August 3, 2023ProductsNew Ecopia tire from BridgestoneThe Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide base tire replaces the Greatec M835A Ecopia.August 2, 2023ProductsShell Rotella T6 10W-30 now availableT6 10W-30 can be used in place of a 15W-40 engine oil in most instances and is suitable for use with biodiesel fuel.August 2, 2023Hydrogen 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, 2023Previous PagePage 98 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
