CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessVolvo, 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, 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, 2020Previous PagePage 17 of 2866Next PageTop StoriesCareer Leadership AwardScouts honor: Dan Umphress named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipientFrom 'four D and two F" student to the pinnacle of truck maintenance, there's not much Dan Umphress hasn't seen (or fixed).Safety & ComplianceFMCSA issues warning to fleets selling or leasing USDOT, MC numbersRegulationsWorkforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certsEconomic trendsClass 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recoveryFeatured SponsorLearn the top ways AI impacts fleet operations.
