CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTrailer orders in October ‘tremendous,’ says FTR, as fleets prep for 2019According to data from FTR, October trailer order numbers are 'tremendous ' as trailer manufacturers are already taking orders for next year. Learn more on CCJ.November 13, 2018ProductsBridgestone Americas’ Bandag refuse retreadBridgestone Americas’ brand new Bandag retread is designed specifically for enhanced traction with the ability to resist cuts and chips. More here on CCJ.November 13, 2018BusinessIndicators: ‘Trucking conditions’ skid to 12-month low, expected to climb through year’s endFTR's Trucking Conditions Index report shows trucking conditions dipped to lowest point in a year in the month of September. More on Commercial Carrier Journal.November 12, 2018BusinessMichelin, Bridgestone announce tire price increasesThe 8 percent increase in price will address increased operating costs and other factors and will apply to all commercial brands, products, and services.November 8, 2018BusinessFleets can comment on DOT’s autonomous trucks guidance until Dec. 3The Department of Transportation releases guidance on self-driving vehicles, the DOT says it will accept comments for sixty days. Learn more here on CCJ.November 8, 2018ProductsASA Electronics’ rear sensor systemThis new system for ASA is made for aftermarket applications and to aid in backing up or parking a vehicle. More information here on Commercial Carrier Journal.November 8, 2018BusinessGain insights into driver pay trends, shipper-carrier cooperation, more at CCJ Solutions SummitThe event will begin Monday, Nov. 12 and run through Nov. 14. Fleet managers can learn about company culture, driver pay, shipper-carrier relations, and more.November 7, 2018BusinessPilot Flying J now accepting American Express cards at fuel pumpsPreviously, AMEX card users had to authorize payment inside the store for commercial diesel purchases but can now handle transactions at the fuel pumps.November 7, 2018ProductsP.S.I.’s TireView tire pressure monitoring systemThis new tire pressure monitoring system, TireView, is robust and specifically designed for commercial vehicles. Details on the launch phase from P.S.I. here.November 6, 2018BusinessFlatbed rates take a tumble on spot market, while reefer and van holdWhile flatbed rates fell 16 cents in the month, reefer and dry van spot markets were nearly unchanged in October from September. Details here on CCJ.November 6, 2018Previous PagePage 137 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
