CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTop 10 stories of 2018: A booming freight environment, ELDs, driver shortage highlight year’s newsA booming freight environment, electronic logging devices, driver shortage highlight the year's news in the trucking industry. Check it out here on CCJ.December 24, 2018BusinessKenworth W990 available for orderThe W990 comes standard with the proprietary Paccar Powertrain, consisting of the PACCAR MX-13 engine and much more. More information here on CCJ.December 23, 2018BusinessPenske gets first Freightliner electric truckPenske Truck Leasing received the keys to its first Freightliner electric truck from Daimler Trucks North America. Learn more on Commercial Carrier Journal.December 20, 2018BusinessProgram that helps women start trucking companies reaches milestoneThe 150 Business Challenge offers accessible financing and support for women who have an interest in starting a trucking company. Learn more on CCJ.December 20, 2018ProductsKinedyne’s heavy-duty stud tire chainsKinedyne’s Grip Link Tire Chain family includes 7- and 8-millimeter heavy-duty stud tire chains made specifically for off-road use and applications. More here.December 20, 2018BusinessDriver cited for multiple drug possessions during roadside inspections shut down by DOTThe driver has been taken into custody by law enforcement while either being under the influence of or in possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.December 19, 2018BusinessBe wary of increased cargo theft activity around Christmas, New Year’sSensiGuard is warning truck drivers, trucking companies, shippers and receivers about increased cargo theft activity during the holiday period. Details on CCJ.December 19, 2018BusinessJudge says federal law trumps California’s new independent contractor testJudge James Otero, a U.S. District Judge in California’s Central District, said in an opinion issued November 15 that federal law, when it comes to truck transportation, pre-empts the state’s strict ABC employee/contractor test — a departure from the state’s high court’s ruling in Dynamex v. Superior Court.December 19, 2018BusinessIndicators: Tonnage gains in 2018 could be strongest in 20 years, conditions for shippers gain momentumClimbing four-tenths of a percent from October. Moreover, year-over-year compared to November 2017, tonnage was up 7.6 percent.December 18, 2018BusinessWerner driver wins new Kenworth T680 in Transition Trucking contestWerner Enterprises truck driver's career received a jumpstart when he was named the winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award. Learn more.December 17, 2018Previous PagePage 128 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresCompliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.BusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty taxTrucksTest driving Volvo's all new VNLMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport Company
