CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ 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, 2020BusinessCommentary: 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, 2020Previous PagePage 22 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.
