CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessIndicators: ATA projects continued growth for truck freight; trucking employment continued momentum in Aug.The American Trucking Association predicts truck freight volume to grow significantly over the next decade. Learn more on the projected forecast numbers here.September 7, 2018BusinessIndiana moves to raise truck tolls 35 percent on I-90, I-80Truck drivers who drive on the Indiana Toll Road are expected to see a significant increase in tolls to raise funds for infrastructure projects. Details here.September 7, 2018BusinessCourt tosses lawsuit that sought to exempt DPFs from excise taxA lawsuit brought by a truck dealer group, who hoped to see DPFs exempted from the federal excise tax on equipment purchases, has officially been dismissed.September 6, 2018BusinessListen: CCJ Equipment Editor talks the importance of pre-tripsCCJ's Equipment Editor was on AUTOsist’s fleet maintenance and management podcast. The podcast discussed pre-trip inspections and their impact on CSA scores.September 6, 2018ProductsJacobs to debut Cylinder Deactivation tech at IAAJacobs Vehicle Systems announces it will highlight its brand new Cylinder Deactivation technology at the IAA in Hannover, Germany. Learn more here on CCJ.September 6, 2018BusinessStay Metrics hires Jeff Geitz to upgrade driver retention productsGeitz will oversee upgrades to IT infrastructure and technologies that enhance the user experience of motor carriers and drivers with Stay Metrics products.September 5, 2018ProductsJohn Bean’s heavy-duty wheel balancerJohn Bean has released the 9800 Heavy Duty Wheel Balancing System which is ideal for shops that perform daily multiple heavy-duty balancing jobs. Learn more.September 5, 2018ProductsPenray’s food transport machine oilPenray’s 4571 Machine Oil is designed for food transportation, service and storage markets, It is suitable for food transport and processing and dairy equipment in industries.September 5, 2018BusinessIndicators: Spot market rates soften some after historic summer runAccording to rates data from Truckstop.com, rates on the spot market tumbled in August in all three major truckload segments. Get more information here on CCJ.September 4, 2018BusinessCarrier reps caution FMCSA against using driver turnover, pay metrics in CSA scoresData quality and disparity were topics of conversation at an FMCSA listening session regarding the overhaul of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.September 4, 2018Previous PagePage 150 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyCourt halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providersThe court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.BusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionFeatured Sponsor4 Tips for Improving Fleet Cybersecurity
