CCJ StaffRegulationsSafety violations lead FMCSA to shut down small Texas carrierFMCSA determined that 4 Life Transport had connections with another Texas-based carrier that it shut down in January. Also: New EPA truck emissions regs in the works; C.H. Robinson, Waymo partner for autonomous runs in Texas.February 17, 2022BusinessKenworth details charge time, range of electric concept truck developed with ToyotaAt the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, Kenworth showcased its T680 converted to fuel cell electric power by Toyota. The new truck configuration on display at CES requires only 12 kW of battery power and is capable of achieving a range of 300 miles. It has a refueling time of roughly 30 minutes.January 11, 2019BusinessOOIDA, safety groups rally against bill to allow under-21 interstate truckersIn a letter sent to the House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the committee where the bill was filed, OOIDA and a long list of other groups, told lawmakers they strongly oppose the DRIVE Act’s passage. The groups claim in the letter that younger drivers are much more likely to crash. The act’s training requirements are also “woefully inadequate,” they write.April 19, 2018BusinessShipper predictions: Freight will pick up in 2017Shippers mostly expect freight movement to grow in 2017, according to a survey of more than 2,200 shippers recently conducted by Averitt Express, one of the country’s largest carriers.January 12, 2017BusinessCVSA awards Con-way Freight driver for excellenceRoss Reynolds, a Con-way Freight driver based at the company’s terminal in Tucson, Ariz., was named the winner of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s first International Driver Excellence Award, a new annual award that recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial vehicle driver. Reynolds, who has driven […]November 18, 2015BusinessKane Is Able buys new Kenworth T680sKane Is Able Inc., a Scranton, Pa.-based third-party logistics provider, purchased 30 new Kenworth T680 trucks powered by the fuel-efficient Paccar MX-13 engine. The T680 has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay designation. “We know these trucks are more reliable for Kane and our customers, more comfortable for our drivers, cleaner for the environment […]November 18, 2015BusinessDayton relocates, expands Michigan service centerDayton Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload services, relocated its Kalkaska service center in Michigan from a nine-door building to a $2 million 32-door facility in Grayling. The Dayton, Ohio-based company also opened its first Nebraska service center – a 10-door facility in Omaha.November 18, 2015BusinessMack updates telematics monitoring system for mDrive transmissionMack Trucks announced this week that its Mack GuardDog Connect, its proactive telematics system, will now monitor critical fault codes for the Mack mDrive automated manual transmissions.March 16, 2015BusinessWill a Republican takeover of Congress affect trucking?Will a Republican-controlled Congress affect the trucking industry? More specifically, will a Republican takeover of the Senate benefit the trucking industry?November 3, 2014BusinessNatural gas-powered Cascadia available with 48-in. sleeperThe natural gas-powered Freightliner Casacadia will soon be available with a 48-inch sleeper, with the option of CNG or LNG tanks, the truck maker announced this week.July 31, 2013Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesLifeI-40 partially reopening by March 1: N.C. GuvDuring a visit from DOT Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday, North Carolina officials announced the portion of I-40 washed out by Hurricane Helene will reopen with one lane in each direction by March 1.Channel 19Cargo theft expert weighs in on $40,000 egg heist from trailerRegulationsCVSA's out-of-service criteria: New for 2025Overdrive Radio'Road less traveled': Trucker of the Month Ken Brodeur takes control with authorityFeatured SponsorRoadPro’s 12-Volt Portable Roaster is ideal for cooking or reheating meals on the go with 6x9 pan capacity, 225 degrees, and vented glass lid with locking handles.