CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessATA’s annual management conference: Full coverageMajor equipment announcements, updates on the freight economy, changes to ATA’s lobbying efforts, trucking’s top concerns and more…October 4, 2016ProductsDoonan’s flatbed liftgate trailerDoonan’s Chaparral II flatbed trailer is available with Maxon’s medium-duty Railift RC-2B liftgate series. The 28-foot-by-102-inch aluminum two-axle trailer with 22.5-inch tires is designed for added capacity and durability in demanding applications, and the self-contained liftgate is designed to help ease loading and unloading from the trailer’s rear and facilitate a level ride throughout the […]October 3, 2016ProductsYokohama’s ultra-wide-base tireYokohama’s BluEarth 709L fuel-efficient ultra-wide-base drive tire has an advanced compound engineered to resist heat buildup and a 24/32-inch tread depth for added low rolling resistance. A specialized directional tread pattern promotes added traction in wet or snowy conditions without sacrificing rolling resistance, while a Z-block design helps create multiple biting edges for more grip […]October 3, 2016ProductsLeece-Neville’s starter motor for Paccar enginesLeece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems’ M110608 starter motor for Paccar’s MX-11 and MX-13 engines is designed for improved performance and reliability. The bolt-in replacement is engineered to fit in tighter spaces, and its in-line gear reduction design helps provide more power. The starter motor features Prestolite Electric’s Integral Magnetic Switch/Soft Start Relay technology that helps eliminate […]October 3, 2016BusinessMajor trucking equipment announcements made at ATA’s annual fleet conference: Complete coverage hereThe American Trucking Associations’ annual Management and Exhibition Conference is ongoing this week in Las Vegas. Major industry equipment and tech suppliers like International, Cummins, Peterbilt, Kenworth and more debuted new offerings and announced updates to others. Click here to see complete coverage of the show’s news.October 3, 2016BusinessJ. J. Keller & Associates, Vigillo announce partnershipThe companies’ Prescriptive Analytics Solution uses the data that Vigillo gathers from more than 500,000 truck drivers to diagnose driver behavior that may lead to unsafe operations.October 2, 2016BusinessVoting under way for top military trucking rookie to win Kenworth T680Public voting opened this week for the top military rookie truck driver “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition program that will give a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper to the winner.September 30, 2016BusinessNew York to pay trucking companies $44.4 million in tax refundsThe state’s Supreme Court agreed with OOIDA’s challenge that the registration and decal taxes in the state were unconstitutional and discriminatory against out-of-state truckers who drive mostly in other states.September 30, 2016ProductsUtility’s heavy-haul dry vanUtility’s 4000D-X Composite TBR (Tall Bottom Rail) dry van trailer is engineered for heavy hauls that often incur added forklift abuse and lower wall rubbing. The thick, rugged aluminum TBR model features a bottom rail that is 10 inches taller and 50 percent thicker at floor level than the standard bottom rail. The riveted structural […]September 30, 2016BusinessPegasus TransTech unveils new telematics platformThe new Transflo offering includes data and telematics software for fleet managers, as well as an electronic logging device that installs in trucks and a mobile app for drivers to manage the electronic logs and other workday activities.September 29, 2016Previous PagePage 273 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.
