Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessFontaine says new fifth wheel camera system will modernize coupling processFontaine Fifth Wheel is developing a new patent-pending camera system that will make it easier for truck drivers to properly couple and uncouple trailers. The Dual Assist Camera System features two video cameras that work together to give the driver a clear picture of both the fifth wheel and approaching trailer. “Many truck elements, from […]April 28, 2014BusinessChevrolet announces City Express compact van pricingThe 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the brand’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – will have a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees.  The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing rated […]April 28, 2014BusinessThe Roaring ’20s: A CCJ Photo GalleryBy the 1920s, trucking’s reputation as a profession and important national industry was well-established. But trucking was still very new and in the midst of a breath-taking technology explosion. As with any start-up industry, hopeful entrepreneurs flooded in, taking advantage of the Stock Market Boom and cheap capital and labor. However, a crash was coming. […]April 28, 2014BusinessSafe Driving Q&A with Ryder’s 2013 Driver of the Year David HopperMemorial Day — which marks the unofficial start of the Summer Driving Season — is a little over a month away. To help professional drivers deal with this annual influx of motorists, Ryder System decided to interview its 2013 Driver of the Year David Hopper to find out what driving safety tips he could offer to […]April 24, 2014BusinessPeterbilt announces WasteExpo showcasePeterbilt Motors Company announced it will display five of its newest models configured for the refuse industry during the annual WasteExpo show in Atlanta, April 29 to May 1. The all-purpose vocational Model 567 and the low-cab forward Model 320 with the new ProBilt interior in both right-hand and left-hand configurations will be part of […]April 24, 2014BusinessCon-Way Freight opens new Texas service centerCon-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. today announced the grand opening of its new Central Texas service center in Robinson. The facility will serve as the local hub from which the company will provide daily freight services for commercial and industrial businesses in the greater metropolitan regions of Waco, […]April 24, 2014BusinessMack details WasteExpo lineupMack Trucks’ refuse industry leadership is on full display at WasteExpo 2014 with four Mack refuse trucks embodying the company’s dedication to reliability and durability. WasteExpo takes place at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center from April 29 to May 1. Visitors to Mack’s display in booth No. 1920 will see firsthand three Mack TerraPro Cabover models and […]April 24, 2014BusinessCarrier Transicold names Dealers of the YearCT Power of Commerce City, Colo., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2013 North America Dealer of the Year, and Frio Servicio de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, was named 2013 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Carrier Transicold helps improve global […]April 24, 2014BusinessNavistar to ramp up production in second half of yearNavistar-International  announced April 24 that it is increasing its production rates at its heavy truck assembly plant in Escobedo, Mexico, as well as its bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla. “Clearly, we’re seeing some positive trends in the industry, but more importantly, we’re seeing good customer response to our product offerings in the market,” […]April 24, 2014BusinessDrivers may fret e-logs — and quit over them — but they could benefit the mostSome driver frustration over an ELD mandate is understandable, but not as many who say they will quit will end up abandoning ship, especially if carriers start teaching them about the benefits of the devices.April 22, 2014Previous PagePage 36 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.
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