CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessVolvo to lay off 500 from truck plantVolvo Trucks says the downturn in the Class 8 truck market has caused the need for more layoffs at its Dublin, Virginia, truck manufacturing plant.December 15, 2016BusinessDana tapped to supply axles, driveshaft for 2018 Isuzu FTRIsuzu Class 6 FTR will be assembled with a Spicer single-reduction drive axle, Spicer E-Series steer axles and a Spicer Life Series driveshaft.December 14, 2016BusinessFMCSA again delays Unified Registration System implementation for existing carriersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has indefinitely delayed the final implementation of its Unified Registration System.December 14, 2016ProductsAnytrek’s taillight GPS trackerAnytrek’s 3G TrackLight GPS tracker is designed to look, connect and function the same as a standard 4-inch LED taillight for covert trailer and load tracking.December 14, 2016BusinessKenworth T680 Advantage Package mid-roof sleeper available for orderThe T680 Advantage Package adds about 6 percent fuel economy benefit to the 52-inch mid-roof sleeper.December 14, 2016BusinessCarriers must continue to randomly drug test 25 percent of drivers in 2017Motor carriers must randomly drug test at least 25 percent of their drivers in 2017, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regs.December 13, 2016BusinessOnline driver application service allows removal of criminal history questionsCarriers can remove questions on their driver job applications about felony and criminal history.December 13, 2016ProductsRockland’s reinforced trailer flooringRockland’s Defender Composite Flooring for trailers & containers uses a laminated wood component with water impermeable fiber-reinforced thermoplastic underlay.December 12, 2016ProductsToshiba America’s rugged mobile printerToshiba America’s B-FP3 portable thermal barcode printer. The light, compact and rugged mobile printer is engineered to operate in extreme temperatures.December 12, 2016BusinessU.S. Xpress latest to join Trucking AllianceU.S. Xpress, one of the country's largest truckload fleets, will join the Trucking Alliance in 2017.December 12, 2016Previous PagePage 259 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.
