CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTrucking will ‘suffer greatly’ from R.I. tolls, anti-toll groups say“The trucking industry and related entities – including truck stops and travel centers – will suffer greatly from a discriminatory truck-only toll,” said Chris Maxwell, president of the Rhode Island Trucking Association.October 21, 2016BusinessCCJ Fall Symposium: Learn best practices for improving fuel economy, spec’ing for driver comfort and moreFour breakout sessions will be held at CCJ’s Fall Symposium focusing on equipment and maintenance including dealing with the technician shortage, improving fuel economy, spec’ing for driver comfort and calculating the total cost of ownership for equipment.October 20, 2016BusinessVolvo cuts 143 workers at heavy-duty engine plantDeclining truck sales led Volvo Trucks to layoff 143 employees last month at its powertrain factory in Hagerstown, Md.October 20, 2016BusinessATRI surveying truckers on North Carolina parking issuesThe survey asks truckers about the difficulty of finding parking in North Carolina, as well as how parking could be improved in the state.October 19, 2016ProductsGrote’s light cover platesGrote’s Snap-In Cover Plates are designed for retrofits and lighting upgrades. The plates are engineered for fast, easy installation with snap tabs that accommodate plate thicknesses from .125 to .250 of an inch. They are available in two standard sizes (4-inch round, 6-inch oval) and colors (gray, black) and come in sets of two. Each […]October 19, 2016ProductsGaleton’s leather driver glovesGaleton’s flexible Rough Rider FlakBak Impact Protection Leather Driver Gloves are designed with premium grain leather tanned for softness and comfort to help reduce hand fatigue, with a keystone thumb for added mobility. Thermoplastic rubber impact bumpers help protect the back of the hand, fingers and thumb, while a cushioned palm helps reduce impact and […]October 19, 2016BusinessNew Navistar program helps fleets manage cores, surplus componentsCores are employed to remanufacture a returned part and restore it to like new condition.October 19, 2016BusinessUpgraded Utility Trailer location opens in Tolleson, Ariz.Utility Trailer announced recently it has replaced its facility in Tolleson, Ariz., with a new facility that is four times the size of the old site.October 19, 2016BusinessFMCSA awards $1M in grants to help train military vets to drive trucksThis year’s grants are expected to provide training for more than 250 students, according to FMCSA.October 18, 2016BusinessFMCSA shuts down driver after failed drug test, accidentFMCSA says Price failed a pre-employment drug test on Sept. 9, which was verified Sept. 13 as a positive test for methamphetamine. One day after the verification, Price was involved in an accident in Utah with a pick-up truck that severely injured the driver and passenger, according to FMCSA’s shut down order.October 17, 2016Previous PagePage 270 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.
