CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 28: FMCSA denies request for longer HOS for fleets using certain self-driving techFMCSA denied a request from self-driving tech company Pronto.ai that would have allowed certain drivers to extend their daily hours of service. Fastport has named the four finalists for its Transition Trucking military veteran trucking rookie award. Wabash is recalling certain van trailers.September 28, 2020BusinessNavistar bundles telematics subscriptions on new trucksNavistar announced Thursday its new telematics and fleet management subscription service, Gateway Integrations, which is a collection of telematics providers available in new International trucks. Volvo is recalling more than 15,000 trucks for a potential brake pedal issue.September 25, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 24: ATA’s request for injunction on Rhode Island truck tolls deniedATA was denied its request for an injunction to halt the collection of trucks-only tolls in Rhode Island as a lawsuit challenging those tolls proceeds through the federal courts. Mack delivered its first LR Electric refuse truck to be tested by the New York Department of Sanitation.September 24, 2020ProductsPhillips’ straight-back liftgate socket connectionPhillips has expanded its family of weatherproof Dual Pole QCS2 (Quick-Change Socket) liftgate socket connections to include a straight-back version designed for both tractor and trailer applications. The molded straight-back harness boot with a sealed inner cavity is completely molded to the liftgate harness cable for added corrosion protection, and it grips the easy-to-plug-in bulleted […]September 23, 2020ProductsDana’s aftermarket ring and pinion gearingDana’s Spicer Select 404 Ring and Pinion Gearing are suited for post-warranty service to rebuild differentials. The parts feature the company’s five-axis cutting and are purpose-built and manufactured with the same heat treatment processes and materials as Spicer original-equipment gears. They are designed for easy fit and installation. Dana, www.danaaftermarket.comSeptember 23, 2020BusinessTraton buys stake in TuSimple in push for Level 4 autonomous trucksTraton announced a partnership with TuSimple to develop autonomous trucks for the European market. Amazon has purchased 10 battery-electric trucks from Lion Electric. TRALA has pledged logistics support for the COVID-19 vaccine when it is developed.September 23, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 22: FMCSA extends truckers’ licensing, med cert waivers through year’s endFMCSA has extended its waiver that allows truck drivers to operate with an expired commercial driver’s license, commercial learner’s permit or medical certification that expired on or after March 1 through the end of the year. Landstar announced the winner of its truck giveaway contest.September 22, 2020ProductsRear View Safety’s DVR and cameraRear View Safety’s MobileMule 1080 Mobile DVR and Camera Series is designed for enhanced driver vision and liability protection, with high-resolution footage that provides video evidence of any incidents and also can be used for driver training. The live-view and GPS tracking options paired with a user-friendly software are engineered to provide comprehensive fleet management. […]September 21, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 21: New FMCSA advisory panel to be made up of truck driversFMCSA is launching a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee that will be comprised of truck drivers. Kenworth’s new K270E and K370E medium-duty battery-electric trucks are eligible for a $95,000 voucher from CARB for certain California purchasers.September 21, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 18: Baylor Trucking ups team driver pay to 75 cents per mileBaylor Trucking announced a 75 cents-per-mile pay rate for Team drivers as the company celebrates its 75th anniversary.September 18, 2020Previous PagePage 18 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresCompliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.BusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty taxTrucksTest driving Volvo's all new VNLMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport Company
