CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsRidewell’s air tank kitRidewell’s pre-plumbed factory-integrated air tank kit for its self-steering RSS-233 8K, 10K and 13K suspension systems includes a 1,300-cubic-inch air tank and a pressure protection valve. A 30-amp relay for lift-in-reverse operation, a pigtail and a high-flow Lift Axle Control remove the need for an air control kit enclosure. Ridewell Suspensions, www.ridewellcorp.comSeptember 23, 2016BusinessLockheed Martin ups investment in VnomicsThe new investment by Lockheed Martin will enable Vnomics to build on the success of its recently introduced True Fuel optimization system.September 23, 2016BusinessPeterbilt adds no-idle fuel-fired heater to 44 inch sleepersAccording to Peterbilt, the self-contained system requires no plug-in energy sources.September 21, 2016BusinessMack expanding fleet management servicesWheresMyConcrete provides real-time data for concrete mixer fleet dispatchers.September 21, 2016BusinessKenworth adds set-forward front axle option to T880The T880S is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications.September 19, 2016BusinessCargo theft incidents nearly double in Los Angeles area, FreightWatch saysFWI says it has seen nearly double the national average for thefts of electronics and clothing and shoes, while it has seen the occurrence of reported fictitious pickups at nearly three times greater than the rest of the U.S.September 19, 2016BusinessCrete Chairman Duane Acklie passes at 84Acklie and his wife, Phyllis, purchased Crete in 1971 and he served as the company’s CEO until 1991.September 19, 2016BusinessOld Dominion announces 4.9 percent general rate increaseTodd Polen, ODFL’s vice president of pricing, said the increase will affect the company’s class tariffs and is meant to help “offset the rising costs of new equipment, real estate, technology investments and competitive employee wage and benefit packages.”September 16, 2016BusinessBendix intros new air disc brake for trailersThe Bendix ADB22X-LT is built on the company’s ADB22X platform for tractor disc brakes.September 15, 2016ProductsOliver Rubber’s trailer retreadOliver Rubber’s Orco HS Trailer retread is engineered for long even wear and added wet traction for single- and tandem-axle trailers in regional and long-haul applications. The company’s proprietary VDI Plus tread is designed to resist stone retention and other road debris and has a shallow depth of 11/32nds to facilitate cool running. The retread […]September 15, 2016Previous PagePage 275 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 CompanyBusinessIsuzu breaks ground on 1M square foot truck plant in South Carolina
