CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsThermo King’s solar-powered trailer heaterThermo King’s Heat King trailer heating units now can be spec’d with the company’s ThermoLite 40-watt solar panels to help preserve battery life over the summer, save money on fuel and add uptime to help prevent products from freezing, such as electronics, beverages, paint, pharmaceuticals, flowers and plants. The heavy-duty Heat King unit has a […]August 18, 2020ProductsEaton’s wet kit packages for PTOsEaton’s Wet Kit Packages for end-dump applications support the Bezares line of power takeoff (PTO) units that fit Eaton Fuller and Eaton Cummins Endurant transmissions. The wet kits help simplify ordering and streamline installation by including all the components needed into a single part number. The kits are installed on medium- and heavy-duty trucks with […]August 18, 2020BusinessCommentary: How national account billing can help during the pandemicWith COVID-19 elevating the business case for national account billing, both medium and large fleets should re-examine the ways it can support fleet operations.August 18, 2020ProductsWhiting’s cordless disinfectant applicatorWhiting Systems is now offering Graco’s SaniSpray HP 20 Cordless to meet the demand for an efficient, effective and ultraportable disinfectant applicator. The sprayer is built with high-grade materials that are compatible with disinfectants, sanitizers and deodorizers, allowing users to use disinfectants without having to start up a larger misting system. Whiting said the HP […]August 18, 2020BusinessOnline used equipment marketplace eliminates guesswork, adds speed for truck buyersEquipment Experts is a by-product of the data and expertise Randall-Reilly has amassed over several decades.August 18, 2020BusinessRoadrunner dumps all segments but LTL biz, former Celadon CEO joins BoardIn its now year-long march to ward off financial insolvency, Roadrunner Transportation (No. 31, CCJ Top 250) announced Monday it has sold off three more of its truckload subsidiaries, leaving the company solely with its less-than-truckload operations.August 18, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 18: Another large carrier deploys battery-electric truck through PenskeBlack Horse Carriers is partnering with Penske Truck Leasing to deploy a battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia. Hirschbach announced new pay incentives for lease operators. NFI acquired the non-asset logistics business from CAI. Hendrickson acquired two business segments from Stemco.August 18, 2020BusinessJuly trailer orders hit the highest point this yearDry van orders bounced back after a hard slide during the pandemic, and refrigerated van orders were solid for the second straight month.August 17, 2020BusinessRegulatory limbo: As larger carriers tout benefits of hair sample drug testing, mandated reforms nowhere in sightFleets promote the benefits of hair sample drug testing over urine sample tests for truck drivers, but required hair testing reforms are far from being enacted.August 17, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 17: Navistar opening electric-focused R&D centerNavistar launched NEXT last October to focus on electrification in trucks and buses. The new facility will employ 50 people focused on research and development of electric vehicles.August 17, 2020Previous PagePage 24 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
