CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 4: OOIDA calls for HVUT suspension as part of virus reliefOOIDA proposed a suspension of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, most commonly $550 annually for a Class 8 truck. Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics is now offering an extended subscription coverage option for certain medium-duty trucks.August 4, 2020ProductsMichelin’s trailer tireMichelin’s X One Line Energy T2 Trailer Tire is engineered for improved tread wear while providing fuel and weight savings. The SmartWay-verified tire is suited for the dry van truckload, refrigerated truckload and tanker applications. The tread design helps prevent irregular wear and incorporates compounds designed to improve resistance to late-life tire aggression. The dual-compound […]August 3, 2020BusinessELD records aren’t enough to protect your fleet in lawsuits over drivers’ time and wagesIf your fleet is relying solely on ELD records for timekeeping of employee drivers, you may not be satisfying your DOL recordkeeping requirements — and you could be lacking necessary protections afforded by proper records in wage and hour litigation.August 3, 2020BusinessPenske customer testing battery-electric Freightliner near Los AngelesFood and beverage hauler Core-Mark has partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to deploy a battery electric Freightliner eCascadia into its fleet.August 3, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 31: Cargo theft firm cautions carriers hauling into Florida-bound tropical stormCargo theft recording firm SensiGuard issued a notice warning shippers and carriers that may be sending or hauling loads into the path of Tropical Storm Isaias in Florida to plan ahead for the storm. A. Duie Pyle has expanded its Massachusetts distribution center. BlueDEF launched a new diesel exhaust fluid.July 31, 2020BusinessHere are the three carriers named finalists in Small Fleet Champ programEach finalist will serve on a business panel during Overdrive’s GATS Week. The winner will be announced immediately after the Aug. 27 evening panel, streamed through Facebook Live. The winner will receive an oversized championship belt trophy and will be profiled on Overdrive and the Commercial Carrier Journal.July 31, 2020BusinessCommentary: 5 factors driving the digitization of transportationThe COVID-19 pandemic has pushed for more digitization in the trucking industry and has increased truck operation efficiency and freight movement. Details here.July 31, 2020ProductsOld World’s diesel exhaust fluidOld World’s BlueDEF Platinum Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is formulated for today’s selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and deposit buildup that can lead to back pressure, increased fuel consumption and reduced engine power. The DEF is a mixture of high-purity synthetic urea, deionized water and a proprietary formulation featuring the […]July 30, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 30: ATA moves annual MCE event onlineATA announced it is moving its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, which will be held Oct. 24-27, to an online format. TSA is extending the renewal period for certain hazmat endorsements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.July 30, 2020BusinessCommentary: Getting to the root of the maintenance problemJoe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance for NationaLease, discusses balancing daily service operations and your root cause analysis.July 30, 2020Previous PagePage 25 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
