CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 29: Autonomous trucking firm Locomation completes on-highway pilot programAutonomous trucking firm Locomation recently completed an on-road pilot program that showcased autonomous trucking technology for the SmartBelt Coalition. TuSimple is expanding its autonomous capabilities in Texas. Dana acquired a software firm to enhance electric powertrain production.October 29, 2020ProductsBridgestone’s FuelTech Drive RetreadBridgestone Americas’ FuelTech Drive Retread is the newest addition to the company’s Bandag MaxTread line. The SmartWay-verified closed-shoulder retread is engineered for over-the-road truckload and less-than-truckload applications. The California Air Resources Board-compliant retread is engineered to help reduce energy loss and lowering rolling resistance for optimum fuel efficiency. It is designed for long, even tread […]October 28, 2020ProductsHavis’ touchscreen displayHavis’ TSD-201 Capacitive Touch Screen Display with Integrated Hub is designed to provide a fully rugged touchscreen display for all mobile office workers. Featuring 10-point capacitive touchscreen technology, the 12.5-inch TSD-201 features Gorilla Glass with a 1,200-nit display built to provide maximum brightness and durability. Onboard port replication includes gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, SuperSpeed USB-C […]October 28, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 28: ATA head Spear lauds trucking’s COVID response, vows fights on tolls, crash verdictsATA’s Chris Spear touted trucking’s efforts during the pandemic during his annual address at the group’s Management & Exhibition Conference. Inspectors sidelined more than 5,100 trucks during Brake Safety Week. Tyson Foods is adopting the Stoneridge MirrorEye mirror replacement system.October 28, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 27: Trucker shut down by FMCSA following fatal crashFMCSA shut down a New Jersey-based trucker following a fatal crash. Three individuals pleaded guilty in a Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme targeting trucking companies. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its tour from Colorado to Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10.October 27, 2020ProductsDouble Coin and CMA’s super-wide trailer tireDouble Coin and CMA’s FT125+ Super-Wide Trailer-Position Tire is suited for tanker truck-trailer applications and is available in size 445/50R22.5. The 20-ply tire contains groove-bottom protection engineered to resist stone penetration and a durable casing design that helps provide added puncture resistance. It is made using the company’s compound engineered to maximize performance by providing […]October 26, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 26: Saia relocates Memphis facility to new 200-door terminalSaia recently opened a new LTL cross-dock facility in Memphis, Tennessee, that the company says is 60% larger than its previous facility in the area. Wyoming DOT has started a project to expand winter truck parking along I-80 for when the interstate is shut down due to weather.October 26, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 23: Trucker faces felony, misdemeanor charges for driving into crowd of protestersThe driver of a tanker truck that drove into a large crowd of protesters in Minneapolis in May is now being charged with two crimes – a felony count of threats of violence and a gross misdemeanor count of criminal vehicular operation.October 23, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 22: NTEA cancels 2021 Work Truck WeekNTEA announced it is canceling the 2021 Work Truck Week due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Roehl is introducing a Relaunch Program for former truckers who left the industry and want to come back. A Florida HHG mover was ordered to pay $275k for alleged deceptive practices.October 22, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 21: More charged in Louisiana staged-accident fraud schemeFour more individuals have been charged in a staged-accident fraud scheme in Louisiana. Southeastern Freight Lines opened a new facility in South Carolina. Thermo King has expanded its temporary storage capabilities to help meet the needs of the COVID-19 vaccine.October 21, 2020Previous PagePage 14 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedTrucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA dodge more taxes. Tariffs apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.RegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
