CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCommentary: Tips for preparing drivers for roadside inspectionsOne of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth interaction during a roadside inspection is to have a good preventive maintenance program.September 18, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 17: HOS reforms on the verge of taking effect, groups sue to halt themWith less than two weeks to go until an overhauled hours of service rule takes effect, a band of usual suspects has sued the U.S. DOT seeking to derail the new regs. Daimler Trucks introduced a hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2, at an event in Germany on Wednesday.September 17, 2020ProductsTRP’s hydraulic shocksTRP’s Hydraulic Shocks are designed with added durability for all types of suspensions and are engineered for performance and as a direct replacement for original equipment shocks in Class 6-8 truck and trailer applications. The company’s internal valve technology helps provide a high-quality ride while reducing wear and tear on other suspension and vehicle parts. […]September 16, 2020BusinessDaimler to pay $1.5 billion settlement in diesel emission cheatThe U.S. Department of Justice, EPA, and CARB agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement to be paid by Daimler, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating. FMCSA suspends hours regs for Hurricane Sally emergency relief haulers along Gulf Coast.September 16, 2020ProductsWebasto’s air cleanersWebasto’s HFT 300 and HFT 600 Air Cleaners are lightweight, compact cylindrical units that use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles. With their high-velocity twin-axial fan motors, the high-efficiency air cleaners have rapid air exchange rates. The HFT 300 is engineered to deliver up to 5 cubic meters of […]September 15, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 15: Finalists named for top military vet rookie trucker awardFastport has named its 10 finalists for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, which recognizes the top military veteran rookie truck driver. PrePass has added more than 1,000 safety alerts to its Motion app.September 15, 2020BusinessFleets, other trucking groups recognizing truck drivers during Appreciation WeekDiscover how fleets and trucking groups are showing their appreciation for truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week here on CCJ.September 15, 2020BusinessNew hours of service rule takes effect in just two weeks — Here’s a primer on what’s changingGet an overview of what's changing with the new hours of service rule taking effect on Sept. 29, 2020. Details on CCJ.September 15, 2020BusinessTrailer orders hit highest point this yearDry van orders were particularly robust while flatbed orders improved from July but remain sluggish.September 15, 2020BusinessCommentary: Nitrite-free additives protect, optimize diesel engine cooling systemsFind out the importance of maintaining a heavy-duty truck's cooling system and how nitrite-free additives can help protect and optimize the system here on CCJ.September 14, 2020Previous PagePage 19 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
