CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsBidding war erupts for TravelCenters franchiseAs BP's deal for TravelCenters of America inches closer to closing, a new suitor contends it has a better offer on the table.March 28, 2023Battery electricCalifornia installs first battery charger for heavy trucksInstalled at Truck Net, a full-service truck stop near the U.S./Mexico border, the 250-kilowatt (kW) chargers can charge a typical medium-duty box truck from 20% to 80% in about an hour.March 28, 2023RegulationsFMCSA removes sixth ELD from registered devices listCarriers are required to stop using the All-Ways Track ELD and replace it with a compliant ELD by May 26. Also: FMCSA denies request from brokers to remove broker transparency regs; recalls announced for certain International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks.March 28, 2023RegulationsFlorida enacts law aimed at combating nuclear verdictsThe new law requires plaintiffs' attorneys to provide proof of medical bills and charges in civil lawsuits. Also: New York eyes increased speed limits; autonomous vehicle bill defeated in Kentucky; Schneider honoring safest drivers.March 27, 2023Oils & lubricantsIs your fleet using the right fluids?That one transmission oil that you've used for years? It might no longer be the right one.March 24, 2023RegulationsNew Clean Freight Coalition looks toward realistic zero emission timelineThe new group, comprised of five large trucking groups, is led by former FMCSA Administrator Jim Mullen. Also: PacLease leases first electric Peterbilt 579 tractors.March 24, 2023WorkforceLabor Dept. requests dismissal of fleet's countersuit of drivers seeking overtime payBimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is countersuing its drivers who are suing the company over alleged misclassification. The Dept. of Labor is seeking to have the countersuit dismissed. Also: Eight-state HOS waiver extended; more.March 23, 2023Economic trendsTrucking conditions improved in January, but downswing expectedFTR's Trucking Conditions Index improved from December to January, but the firm expects negative conditions into the third quarter of 2024. Also: Truck tonnage was up in February; R+L Carriers founder passes away; more.March 22, 2023TechnologyNew Locus platform allows businesses to fully outsource deliveriesAlso: Netradyne provides Driver•i services to Cover Whale insurance customers and CarriersEdge users; CloudTrucks expands business management solution for owner operators and small carriers; Motive adds new AI dashcam capabilities and more.March 21, 2023TrucksBattery, drivetrain issues prompt International recallsNavistar is recalling more than 1,400 medium- and severe-duty trucks for two issues. Also: Mack recalling Granite models for steering issue; CVSA accepting nominations for IDEA driver program; Averitt donates $1.2M to St. Jude.March 21, 2023Previous PagePage 3 of 101Next PageTop StoriesRecruiting & retentionFemale trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab designIndustry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.Mergers & AcquisitionsPilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownershipTechnologyHow technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyardSafetyYou don't know what you don't knowSponsor ContentMake an impact today
