CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessWhere drivers fit into fleets’ cargo theft prevention strategiesDrivers don’t have a lot of input on their company’s anti-theft strategy, but they do play an important role.May 28, 2019BusinessPreventable or not: Doe tears off receivers’ dock door after it rolls down on trailerJohn Doe began backing his trailer under a motor-driven roll-up dock door, which unexpected began to roll down & hit the top rear of trailer. Was this a preventable accident?May 27, 2019BusinessKLLM purchases Maverick’s reefer divisionKLLM's core business is refrigerated transport and expects about 100 to 150 drivers to transition from Maverick. More information on here on CCJ.May 24, 2019BusinessTruckers Against Trafficking nets $162,000 from Kenworth auctionThe Truckers Against Trafficking truck auction was auctioned by Ritchie Bros. and the winning bid was placed by Stewart Transport. More information here.May 24, 2019BusinessBill filed in House would boost federal fuel tax, tie to inflationThe proposed bill would raise gasoline and diesel per-gallon fuel taxes by five cents per year for five years. Learn more about the bill on CCJ.May 23, 2019ProductsVanair’s jump starterAvailable in both 12- and 24-volt systems, the Vanair Goodall Start-All Jump-Pack jump starters start Class 8 trucks and offroad equipment instantly. More here.May 23, 2019BusinessDaimler clears the way to spin off truck divisionA restructuring of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz divisions will allow the companies to grow and better respond to customer and market demands. Details on CCJ.May 23, 2019BusinessFMCSA looks to firm up definition on ag commodities for HOS exemptionsThe advanced notice of proposed rulemaking will be a solicitation for comments from industry stakeholders about the definition of an agricultural commodity.May 22, 2019BusinessCargo theft activity expected to rise over Memorial Day weekendBoth CargoNet and SensiGuard note that cargo theft increases over the Memorial Day holiday and recommend tips to keep your loads safe. Details on CCJ.May 22, 2019BusinessTonnage jumped in April after rocky first quarterThe American Trucking Associations' Chief Economist Bob Costello says the surge in tonnage is obviously good for the trucking industry. More information here.May 21, 2019Previous PagePage 100 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
