CCJ StaffAutonomousC.R. England announces autonomous partnershipThe CCJ Top 250 carrier will deliver Tyson Foods products between Dallas and San Antonio, Texas, using Kodiak autonomous trucks. Also: Utah paper company gets state's first Volvo VNR Electric; XPO names new COO; Alaska driving school seeks ELDT exemption.April 20, 2023MaintenancePreparing your fleet and drivers for CVSA’s RoadcheckDrivers play a significant role in keeping a fleet in CVSA's good graces.April 20, 2023RegulationsFMCSA denies propane haulers' hours of service exemption requestThe National Propane Gas Association was seeking waivers from several HOS provisions. Also: Artur Express adds three electric trucks to fleet; 160 Driving Academy offering virtual hazmat training in 30 states.April 20, 2023Economic trendsATA: Truck tonnage in March saw biggest monthly decline since April 2020A 5.4% decline in ATA's seasonally-adjusted Truck Tonnage Index was the largest since the beginning of the pandemic. Also: Recalls hit 45K International trucks, Volvo and Nikola electric trucks, and hundreds of Daimler trucks; Coca-Cola Canada adds EVs.April 19, 2023Natural gasWalmart set to deploy first Cummins 15-liter natgas engineThe first North American Cummins X15N 15-liter compressed natural gas engine will be incorporated into Walmart’s private fleet.April 18, 2023Economic trendsTrucking conditions fell in February with weak freight rates, volumeFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell farther into negative territory in February. Also: TuSimple gets 'OK' from international autonomous safety auditor; Penske Truck Leasing opens new Alabama facility; Estes names two new VPs.April 18, 2023TechnologyPressure Systems International releases tire analytics mobile appAlso: a new integration offers freight brokers an up-to-date view of spot-rate data to make more informed rate, bid and freight booking decisions; and a commercial trucking insurtech has launched the next phase of its driver safety program and more.April 17, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsLinden Bulk Transportation acquired by ISO tank specialistLinden Bulk Transportation acquired by Boasso Global; Aurora opens terminal for autonomous trucks; Peterbilt expands its tech school training partnerships.April 17, 2023EquipmentWhat California’s new zero-emission requirements mean for smaller fleetsOn this week's 10-44 webisode, Vorto CEO Priyesh Ranjan talks about how he sees California's latest zero-emission sales targets impacting trucking, particularly small fleets and owner-operators.April 14, 2023Battery electricSchneider completes Frito-Lay's first third-party EV shipmentSchneider was the first outside carrier to deliver a Frito-Lay load with an electric truck. Also: Renewable natural gas use rising in transportation; P.S.I. launches real-time mobile app; Berkeley researchers want feedback on hydrogen fuel cell trucks.April 14, 2023Previous PagePage 99 of 201Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
