Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessKenworth announces lightweight configuration for T680 with 52-inch sleeperOperating a lightweight vehicle is a ‘must-have’ for many over-the-road operators in the trucking industry, especially in LTL and regional haul applications. To address that need, Kenworth Truck Company announces the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this year’s […]June 4, 2014BusinessHino partners with Telogis on medium duty telematics initiativeHino Trucks has partnered with Telogis exclusively to release its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company’s comprehensive, web-based location and telematics solution tailored specifically for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis supports Hino’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with improved total cost of ownership, better vehicle uptime and world-class […]June 4, 2014BusinessPA logistics company adds Volvo CNG trucks to fleetThird-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE — www.kaneisable.com) announced today that it is expanding its transportation fleet with seven compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks. The commitment to fuel-efficient CNG-powered trucks is an important part of KANE’s sustainability initiative to reduce costs and minimize its carbon footprint. KANE’s new CNG-powered trucks are being manufactured […]June 4, 2014Test DrivesPhoto Gallery: 2014 CCJ Test Drives (So Far)Click through this photo gallery to see what trucks CCJ Equipment Editor Roberts has driven so far this year and read the full reviews for each truck.May 30, 2014Test DrivesCCJ Test Drive: Volvo’s new VNX heavy-haul tractorWhile many truck manufacturers do long-range market studies to determine if they should add a new truck model to their lineups, Volvo’s approach to launching its new, VNX severe duty tractor was a bit more casual than the company’s usual “By the Book” procedures.May 30, 2014BusinessFilling the gap: While aero devices provide fuel economy gains, a big obstacle remainsFor all the strides made in tractor-trailer aerodynamic research, a fundamental design trait still bedevils experts, and it’s a design feature crucial to the truck’s efficiency: The trailer gap.May 30, 2014BusinessLove’s Truck Stop offers Tire Safety Week tipsLove’s Truck Tire Care experts are offering tips on how to keep your wheels and tires in the best possible condition in honor of the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s Tire Safety Week June 1-7, 2014, and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck blitz June 3-5, 2014. Drivers and commercial vehicles across North America are randomly […]May 30, 2014BusinessAmerican Power Group reports record dual fuel conversion ordersAmerican Power Group Corporation announced their network of WheelTime dealers had a record order month for American Power Group’s (“APG”) V5000 Dual Fuel Turbocharged Natural Gas Systems. The following order activity is highlighted by the applicable WheelTime Dealer Member company. Clarke Power Services received a follow-on order for twenty APG Dual Fuel Gliders from a food-grade […]May 28, 2014BusinessCon-Way Truckload buys 540 tractors equipped with automatic transmissionsCon-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. announced its purchase of 550 new tractors, 540 of which will be equipped with automatic transmissions and all with driver-preferred 6×4 axles, in a replacement cycle that will maintain the company’s 2,700-tractor fleet as one of the youngest and most modern in the truckload […]May 28, 2014BusinessBridgestone expands course options at Commercial Solutions Learning CenterBridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) today announced that it has expanded the dealer network training programs in its BCS Learning Center to better accommodate today’s diverse learning styles. Courses are now available in e-learning, mobile learning, performance-based, active instructor-based and mentor options. “Studies show that adult learners must practice, perform and receive feedback on skills in order […]May 28, 2014Previous PagePage 33 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
