CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ 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, 2020BusinessSkyBitz Kinnect Telematics Gateway for SmartTrailerThe next-generation GPS tracking solution is designed to capture and communicate all remote asset data through a single device.December 1, 2020BusinessDriver hits and damages roll-up door while backing up to a dock — Preventable or not?When a truck driver backs into a delivery dock, is the crash considered preventable or not if his or her spotter was distracted? Learn from the scenario on CCJ.December 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 1: Daimler co-developing large electric truck charging station in PortlandDaimler and Portland General Electric are developing “Electric Island” in Portland – a large, public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. Two CCJ Top 250 fleets announce driver pay increases.December 1, 2020Previous PagePage 12 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMarking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.Mergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firmRegulationsVenture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated businessRegulationsUSPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleetBattery electricTesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger