CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 5: Heartland Express boosting driver payHeartland Express announced a pay increase for drivers that includes an average 6% pay increase for all drivers, and up to a 12.2% increase for some. A small fleet based in Washington state will pay $300,000 to settle an EPA violation.November 5, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 4: YRC announces plan to return to heritage Yellow brandYRC Worldwide announced in its third-quarter earnings report that in 2021, it will move forward under the company’s former name, Yellow. The all-electric Peterbilt 579EV is now available for customer order with production expected to begin in the second quarter of 2021.November 4, 2020BusinessTruck orders hit highest mark in two yearsAs fleets developed a more confident outlook on future freight demand, carriers not only began placing large orders to replace older units, but also are expanding to capitalize on tightened capacity.November 3, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 3: PrePass expands driver safety Alerts to 48 contiguous statesPrePass Safety Alliance recently completed work to expand the PrePass safety Alerts across all 48 contiguous states. U.S. Xpress has announced the first graduates of its Full Ride free college tuition program.November 3, 2020ProductsGoodyear’s off-highway large-haulage tireGoodyear’s RH-4A+ off-highway large-haulage tire is engineered to deliver higher productivity in hard-rock-underfoot conditions. The tire features an extra-deep E-4+ tread depth with a high net-to-gross tread pattern and an optimized footprint pressure to help provide long hours to removal. It features: • Enhanced sidewall durability and lateral stability with Goodyear’s new Durawall Technology, a […]November 2, 2020BusinessVolvo, Daimler form partnership for fuel cell developmentVolvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement to develop, produce and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks. Daimler also announced it has acquired a minority stake in lidar tech firm Luminar. Volvo is recalling 8,400 model year 2020 VNL tractors.November 2, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 30: TSA extends hazmat endorsement renewal waiver through year’s endTruckers whose hazmat endorsements have expired since March 1 now have through Dec. 31 to renew. Small fleet owner pleads guilty to falsifying logs. Traton, Hino ink partnership for electric truck development. Volvo, Isuzu finalize partnership agreement.October 30, 2020BusinessCCJ 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, 2020Previous PagePage 15 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
