CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessPete, Kenworth commit to MATS next yearThe 2017 MATS will be held March 23-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.October 17, 2016BusinessHELP Inc. hires Andrew Johnson for chief marketing roleHELP Inc., provider of PrePass, announced it has appointed Andrew Johnson as chief marketing officer. In his new position, Mr. Johnson will lead the marketing function at HELP to support its mission of safety and efficiency within the commercial transportation industry while communicating the benefits of PrePass to state agencies, fleets and professional truck drivers. “Andrew’s marketing […]October 14, 2016BusinessInitial results from Best Fleets to Drive For survey revealedOf the 5,300 driver surveys received in 2016 , only 28 percent of respondents said pay was something that needed to be improvedOctober 14, 2016BusinessNATSO, Rhode Island Trucking Association to hold anti-toll rally TuesdayHosted by the Rhode Island Trucking Association and the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO), the rally and press conference will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the TravelCenters of America located at 849 Victory Highway in West Greenwich, R.I. State representatives Justin Price (R-R.I.) and Sherry Roberts (R-R.I.) will also be in attendance for the meeting.October 14, 2016BusinessEnforcement to ramp up this week for driver-focused inspection blitzFrom Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, law enforcement agencies across North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and car drivers.October 13, 2016ProductsMarathon’s brake padsMarathon’s DiscStar Highway Premium brake pads are suited for high-performance air disc brake systems used in on-highway truck and tractor steer and drive axles and motorcoach applications. The low-metallic friction material is rated for 23,000 pounds and is formulated for rapid heat dissipation to help provide longer pad and rotor life and dependable stopping power […]October 12, 2016BusinessATRI names Old Dominion, Prime CEOs to board of directorsThe American Transportation Research Institute has named two trucking company CEOs to its board of directors this week, along with American Trucking Associations’ President and CEO Chris Spear.October 12, 2016BusinessMeritor debuts new lightweight brake drumMeritor says Opti-Lite drums do not require welded-on weights and offer an optimized balance spec for smoother performance on the road.October 12, 2016BusinessATRI, Mayo Clinic ask carriers to participate in survey on medical examiners registryATRI and the Mayo Clinic say the research will tell them how effective the registry has been in improving the DOT physical process, as well as making sure medical examiners understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations and guidance for issuing medical certificates.October 11, 2016BusinessNavistar, Meritor will co-brand Fleetrite premium brake shoe kitsThe agreement covers approximately 50 part numbers that will be labeled Fleetrite Manufactured by Meritor.October 10, 2016Previous PagePage 271 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.
