CCJ StaffRegulationsBill to block bans of internal combustion engines advancesThe House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed a bill last week to block attempts to eliminate the sale of vehicles with traditional engines. Also: TForce Teamsters ratify new contract; Volvo recalls 55K trucks; Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack recalls.August 1, 2023Safety & ComplianceBrakes, HOS again top list of Roadcheck OOS violationsBrake problems were two of the top three reasons cited during May's Roadcheck campaign with tires ringing in spot No. 2.July 31, 2023RegulationsSenate bill would implement carrier selection standardsThe bill would require shippers and brokers to verify that carriers meet insurance and safety requirements before contracting freight to them. Also: Platform Science and Uptake partner to expand predictive maintenance offerings.July 31, 2023RegulationsHeartland Express, subsidiaries petition FMCSA for training regs exemptionHeartland, Millis Transfer and CFI seek a waiver from the two-year experience requirement for behind-the-wheel trainers. Also: Clean Freight Coalition meets with government officials; WOTAB meeting next month; Estes opens new terminal.July 28, 2023Oils & lubricantsEngines and excuses: Why fleets don't sample engine oil and why they shouldWhether it’s a lack of time to pull an oil sample or a lack of willingness to go through the effort, this week's 10-44 looks at some popular excuses and pokes them full of holes.July 28, 2023Battery electricNation's largest electric commercial truck charging depot opens in CaliforniaThe site features 13 dual-cord CCS 360KW chargers with the ability to charge 26 trucks. Also: CARB seeks input on zero emission regs; Point Pickup, PICKUP Now merging to create force in last-mile delivery; Atlas Van Lines names new VPJuly 27, 2023RegulationsFMCSA revokes three more ELDs, bringing total to seven this yearFMCSA has de-certified seven ELDs this year. Also: Union members at TForce get the highest wage increase in the history of the Teamsters’ national freight contract; Titanium Transportation Group opening seventh location.July 26, 2023TechnologyNATSO partners with HAAS Alert to improve roadside technician safetyAlso: SmartHop's new payroll solution eliminates manual processes; McLeod adds digital payments for lumper services; Samsara integrates tire data to improve uptimes; and ISAAC's new smartphone app simplifies communications for drivers.July 25, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsP.S. Logistics continues its spate of acquisitions with heavy equipment haulerNo CCJ Top 250 fleet has been more active in mergers and acqusitions than Birmingham, Alabama-based PS Logistics.July 25, 2023CompaniesStudy detects cognitive risks from driving under the influence of cannabisNew research published by the Colorado School of Public Health shows the risks associated with driving under the influence of cannabis. Also: EDI Express adds team driver services to and from Texas; 3PL GSC Logistics has acquired MacMillan-Piper.July 25, 2023Previous PagePage 99 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
