CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessSaia plans Northeast expansion in 2017Saia has plans to open three to five terminals in the second quarter of next year, targeting major markets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.November 3, 2016HomeTech ToolboxNovember 2, 2016BusinessPreventable or not — Trucker slams into jack-knifed rig in heavy snowCheck out the video to see whether this crash could have been prevented.November 2, 2016ProductsPalomar’s CB microphonePalomar’s SL41 customized microphone is wired for 4-pin CB radios and is engineered to cancel noise without sacrificing sound quality. The microphone features active-circuit noise-canceling technology, a 16-inch coiled cable that stretches to 9 feet, a two-year battery life provided by a single AAA battery, an industrial-grade push-to-talk switch and a dual-mount machined-aluminum button and […]November 2, 2016BusinessPeterbilt adding Bendix Wingman Advanced to Model 337, 348Bendix Wingman Advanced uses a radar-based sensor to help drivers keep safe following distances through adaptive cruise control and to detect stationary metallic objects regardless of weather conditions.November 2, 2016BusinessSpeed limiter proposal comment period extended 30 daysThe Department of Transportation announced Nov. 1 it is giving carriers and industry stakeholders an extra 30 days to formally comment on its proposed rule to govern truck speeds. Comments are now due by the end of the day Dec. 7.November 1, 2016ProductsMahle Original’s gasket lineThe Mahle Original gasket line includes nearly 9,000 part numbers covering 900,000 applications, with over 1,200 exclusive part numbers. The gaskets are engineered to match OE parts in form, fit and function, ensuring that the replacement parts are designed and constructed to the same exacting standards as the gaskets that came on the vehicle. The […]November 1, 2016BusinessTrucking reacts to ELD court decisionOOIDA argued that the rule violates truckers’ Fourth Amendment rights, and also didn’t meet Congress’ standards for an ELD mandate, but the court rejected both arguments. The group filed the lawsuit in March.November 1, 2016BusinessAll Volvo trucks affected by steering shaft recall accounted for, DOT saysVolvo announced the recall for certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX and VNM trucks due to a defect in the steering shaft that could have caused a complete loss of steering. FMCSA placed the vehicles out of service. All of the affected vehicles have now been repaired, the DOT says.October 31, 2016BusinessYokohama adds new sizes to 104ZR tire lineThe 104ZR also uses Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which predicts casing growth and helps with stabilized performance over the life of the tire.October 31, 2016Previous PagePage 267 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.
