CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessPeterbilt adds rear disc brakes to Model 579Peterbilt recently announced it is adding rear disc brakes to the Model 579 to show the company's dedication to safety and drive performance. Details on CCJ.December 13, 2017BusinessNew research shows experienced drivers less satisfied with pay in 2017Stay Metrics found the retention advantage of experienced drivers is eroding, but pay dissatisfaction is not a significantly more important turnover predictor.December 13, 2017Business5 days until ELD compliance deadline: Here’s how factory-fit telematics systems work with ELDsMost truck makers are not in the ELD business — at least not yet — but their investments in remote diagnostics and telematics can pay dividends for third-party ELD providers and allow for integration of ELD apps into trucks’ infotainment systems, among other applications.December 13, 2017BusinessFMCSA to grant 90-day exemption from ELD mandate for short-term rental trucksThe FMCSA informs TRALA that it will grant a 90-day extension of compliance with the ELD mandate to short-term rental trucks. Get more information here on CCJ.December 12, 2017ProductsToyo’s on-/off-road drive tireToyo Tire’s M588 HD on-/off-road drive tire is designed for severe-service applications such as oil, gas, mining and logging. Learn more about it here on CCJ.December 12, 2017BusinessMeritor intros first new products to new Mach value lineupMeritor has launched the first products under its new Mach value brand that includes part numbers for its driveline, drive axle and transmission offerings.December 12, 2017Business6 days until ELD mandate compliance date: How the devices — and drivers — will track duty statusWhile electronic logs generally automate parts of logkeeping and in some ways simplify the rest, they still require direct driver involvement in most duty status changes. As any driver will know, too, turning the entire process over to a device and its interaction with the truck just isn’t possible.December 12, 2017BusinessPoll: Has your fleet adopted electronic logging devices?The deadline for compliance with the federal government’s electronic logging device mandate is Monday, Dec. 18. Is your fleet compliant? Let us know here…December 11, 2017BusinessCrime report: CDL schemes, clean inspection bribes and drug testing fraudFour trucking-related crimes were reported by the DOT’s Office of Inspector General that include CDL schemes, an inspection bribery and a drug testing scheme.December 11, 2017BusinessVirginia-based fleet ordered to pay $3 million after pushing tired drivers to run illegal routesA Virginia-based fleet is ordered to pay $3 million after pushing its truck drivers to run illegal routes. Get more information on the story right here on CCJ.December 11, 2017Previous PagePage 196 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessIsuzu breaks ground on 1M square foot truck plant in South CarolinaIsuzu breaks ground on a new U.S. production hub in Greenville, SC.RegulationsGroup calls for more safety regs in wake of Deadliest Truck Crash reportTrucksNew truck tariff will spark 'major increase in equipment costs'TrucksTrump imposes 25% tariff on heavy trucksRegulationsWould FMCSA's Split Duty Period proposal enhance truck driver safety, happiness?
