CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessNew Fuel Max LHD from GoodyearThis new drive tire is designed with a fuel-focused tread compound combination and is SmartWay verified.December 7, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 7: Fleet hiring accelerates as industry claws out of COVID employment holeThe trucking industry continues making up ground lost in the spring when it comes to employment and fleet hiring. A Werner driver won the Transition Trucking military veteran rookie truck driver award, along with a new Kenworth. Minnesota wants to consolidate its CDL testing process.December 7, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 4: ATA wants drivers prioritized for COVID vaccine; Swift founder Moyes named CEO of Top 250 fleetATA sent letters to the White House, CDC, President-elect Joe Biden and others asking that the trucking industry be included among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Swift founder Jerry Moyes is joining a Texas-based fleet as CEO. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was delivered this week.December 4, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 3: COVID-19 hours of service waiver extendedCarriers and truck drivers providing direct emergency assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic can operate under the ongoing hours of service waiver for at least another two months. Arizona Trucking Association recognizes carriers, drivers for safety.December 3, 2020BusinessTruck orders soar as carriers lock up 2021 buildsNorth American Class 8 net orders hit the third-highest total on-record last month – 52,600 units according to preliminary data released by FTR Wednesday. Orders climbed 31% month-over-month and jumped three-fold from November 2019. Heavy truck orders for the past 12 months now stand at 250,000 units. “The Class 8 market is trying to rebalance […]December 3, 2020BusinessCummins set to debut new smart connected engine in CascadiaEngines with Acumen can securely communicate information through cellular connectivity and provide both Cummins and Freightliner with a deeper understanding of how vehicles operate in different environments and various duty cycles.December 2, 2020BusinessMotiv Power Systems intros 5th Gen electric chassisThe company claims Motiv-powered vehicles offer fleets more than 99% uptime and up to 85% operation and maintenance cost savings compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.December 2, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 2: DOT readies for COVID vaccine distributionFMCSA’s ongoing hours of service waiver for carriers providing direct emergency assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic will also apply to carriers transporting the COVID vaccine, the agency announced. Women in Trucking is seeking nominations for its annual Female Driver of the Year award.December 2, 2020BusinessLockNClimb’s platform ladderLockNClimb’s platform ladder, with its wide slip-resistant working surface, is designed to provide safer working conditions while performing truck maintenance. Winter weather can provide slippery conditions that increase the likelihood of slips and falls. The 42- or 44-inch platform ladders not only enable service the truck engine, but all around the vehicle.December 1, 2020BusinessTelematics offers hope in an era of nuclear verdictsUtilizing telematics systems is one of the best ways to reduce accident rates and nuclear verdict exposure. Read CCJ to see how fleets put telematics to work.December 1, 2020Previous PagePage 10 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperKnight-Swift is merging its three LTL brands under the AAA Cooper banner.HomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failures