CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 25: FMCSA suspends hours regs for Gulf Coast hurricane reliefFMCSA is suspending hours of service regs for emergency relief haulers providing direct assistance to potential hurricane-affected areas in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama. Waymo this week will begin operating self-driving trucks out of its Dallas, Texas, facility.August 25, 2020ProductsDT Research’s handheld rugged tabletDT Research’s DT362GL Handheld Rugged Tablet integrates a high-brightness 6-inch capacitive touchscreen and a high-performance energy-efficient processor in a slim, lightweight, durable package. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a smart card reader as well as options for a back camera, a barcode scanner and a GNSS, NFC and UHF RFID reader, the tablet is designed […]August 24, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 24: Railroad groups seek hours relief for emergency response workersThe Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association are petitioning for relief from several hours of service provisions. Werner was named a top military veterans employer by Military Times for the sixth consecutive year.August 24, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 21: ATA files lawsuit against ocean carriers alleging ‘unjust conduct’ATA filed suit against a number of foreign-owned ocean carriers, alleging violations of the Shipping Act. Railroad associations seek hours relief for employees responding to emergencies. Cargo theft volume was up 56% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020 when the COVID slowdown was at its peak.August 21, 2020ProductsContinental’s steer/all-position tireContinental’s Conti EcoPlus HS3+ Steer/All-Position Tire is SmartWay-verified and CARB-compliant and is suited for long-haul and line-haul applications. The tire features a technologically advanced cap compound that helps improve cut and tear resistance for increased mileage, balanced with added rolling resistance for fuel efficiency and heat dispersion for increased retreadability. The tire is also designed […]August 20, 2020BusinessAhead of inspection blitzes, don’t slack on brake slack adjustersWhile automatic brake adjusters don’t need a lot of attention, they are far from “set it and forget it.” Those types of maintenance issues will be of chief focus in two upcoming inspection blitzes — one focusing specifically on brakes.August 20, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 20: Idealease offers hybrid-diesel tests of Hyliion-powered International LTElectric powertrain provider Hyliion has partnered with Idealease to offer hybrid-diesel-powered Class 8 trucks available for short-term lease as a means to test the technology. Colorado-based Apex Transportation will use a Kenworth T680 to transport the 56th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.August 20, 2020BusinessCommentary: Understanding zeroZero-emissions in trucking is the topic of California’s recent announcements on new regulations for truck manufacturers. Learn more here on CCJ.August 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 19: FMCSA calls for feedback on broker transparency petitionThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting public comments on a petition that calls for requiring brokers to provide carriers with transaction records on all loads. The electric Peterbilt 220EV medium-duty truck is now available for order.August 19, 2020ProductsNokian’s regional and city tiresNokian’s E-Truck 17.5 Tire Series is designed for medium-size delivery trucks and buses in regional and city traffic, with robust tread patterns and the company’s abrasion-resistant rubber compound both engineered for maneuvering tight corners and small courtyards with stable, predictable handling, with a 3PMSF marking that indicates their suitability for winter conditions. Nokian E-Truck Steer […]August 19, 2020Previous PagePage 23 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
