CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessU.S. Xpress joins program to help military veterans transition into truckingMilitary veterans will be able to draw GI Bill benefits while training to become truckers. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.February 9, 2017BusinessTCA offering certification programs on driver recruiting and retentionA program launched by the Truckload Carriers Association will allow truckload carrier employees to attend meetings and earn continued education certificates.February 9, 2017HomeNewsletter In This Issue To The TopFebruary 8, 2017HomeMy PageFebruary 8, 2017ProductsSerge Ferrari’s tarp materialSerge Ferrari’s Precontraint 705LT tarp material has yarns and coating designed for cold crack resistance and to withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees.February 8, 2017BusinessKenworth has made Bendix ESP standard on heavy trucksIn an effort to comply with NHTSA stability mandate, Kenworth is equipping new T680 and T880 trucks with Bendix ESP.February 8, 2017TrucksMack extends oil drain intervals with new engine oil formulationWith Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5, drain intervals have been extended to 60,000, 50,000 and 40,000 miles for long-haul, regional-haul and heavy-haul applications.February 7, 2017BusinessLandstar names Peterbilt 579 giveaway winnerOwner-operator Ralph Hall won the Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway for a new Peterbilt 579. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.February 7, 2017BusinessAveritt Express expanding into Maryland, West Va.The company announced it is expanding into West Virginia and Maryland. Click to read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.February 7, 2017BusinessFleet optimism continues to grow, CCJ survey shows59.3 percent of the December 2016 survey respondents believe business conditions will be better over the next six months, up considerably. Click to learn more.February 6, 2017Previous PagePage 249 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredNearly three-quarters of all stolen cargo is never recovered, and many thefts go unreported.TrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty taxTrucksTest driving Volvo's all new VNLMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport CompanyFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
