CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 20: TIA names new boss as FMCSA eyes broker transparency regsThe Transportation Intermediaries Association, representing brokers and other third-party logistics providers, has named a new leader in the wake of its longtime head Robert Voltmann stepping aside in early June and Douglas Clark filling in on an interim basis. Peterbilt delivered its 10,000th 579 UltraLoft unit.October 20, 2020BusinessHard braking causes drum to pop loose and slam into trailer — Preventable or not?When making an unexpected delivery of a single 55-gallon drum, driver John Doe had to brake hard, causing the drum to come loose and hit his trailer. Was this crash preventable? Video presented via partnership between CCJ and Instructional Technologies.October 20, 2020BusinessVolvo Trucks to put 70 more battery-powered trucks to work in SoCal with EPA grantVolvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage.October 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 16: Wildfire relief haulers get hours waiver extendedFMCSA has extended the emergency declaration for wildfire relief haulers in California and Oregon, thus extending the hours of service waiver for qualifying truck drivers. Shell has expanded its E-Fluids lineup into commercial battery-electric and fuel cell-electric trucks. Landstar opened a new facility for drivers in Georgia.October 16, 2020BusinessKenworth’s battery-electric T680E available for orderKenworth announced the launch of its battery-electric Class 8 T680E, which is now available for order. FMCSA is extending the comment period on petitions calling for increased brokered rates transparency. Nissan announced it is ending production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer.October 15, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 14: Top 250 carrier rolls out driver bonuses, modern truck inspection station opens in TexasThe Texas Department of Public Safety opened a new truck inspection facility in Seguin along I-10, east of San Antonio. Maverick announced two new sign-on bonuses, as well as an increase to an existing bonus for drivers.October 14, 2020ProductsTE’s severe-duty connectorTE’s NTSeal 20-Position Connector is a high-density wire-to-wire connector that uses the company’s TE/Deutsch Size 16 and 20 Common Contact System for inline applications. The rugged, sealed compact connector system is IP67-, IP68- and IP6K9K-rated for use in applications exposed to extreme temperatures and engine-level vibrations. Its hybrid contact agreement provides design flexibility for power […]October 13, 2020BusinessNew FMCSA waiver allows pulsating brake lights on rear of tanker trailersFMCSA granted a waiver to allow fleets to install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on the back of tanker trailers, in addition to the standard brake lights. Feedback is wanted on truck parking issues along I-10 from California to Texas. Yokohama is increasing tire prices.October 13, 2020ProductsRetrac’s folding rear entry stepRetrac’s HighRise folding rear entry step is designed for safe, easy and efficient access to trailers and cargo areas. The HighRise includes a corrosion-resistant auto-stowing roller mechanism that helps prevents damage when backing up, and the intuitive counterbalance design helps keep the step secured in a stowed position during travel. It attaches to the 4-inch […]October 13, 2020BusinessTrailer orders hit near-record highsTrailer orders for the last 12 months now equal 224,100 units.October 13, 2020Previous PagePage 15 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
