CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessBest Fleets to Drive For contest nomination period openTruckers themselves must nominate carriers for the contest, TCA says, and once a company accepts and agrees to participate, CarriersEdge will reach out for more details with an electronic survey and a telephone interview.September 6, 2016BusinessAccuride purchased by equity firm, sells off Brillion Iron WorksCommercial vehicle parts supplier Accuride has reached an agreement to be acquired by Crestview Partners.September 2, 2016BusinessKinedyne announces new stackable corner protectors for flatbed freightThe products help protect cargo in flatbed operations by keeping the straps from resting directly on the cargo, Kinedyne says, and preventing possible warping from too much pressure.September 2, 2016BusinessCRST approved to participate in military program to help veterans entering truckingNew and current CRST International drivers using GI Bill benefits could now be eligible to earn extra monthly income as they transition into trucking careers from the military.September 2, 2016BusinessDriver turnover dips to lowest level since 2011 on heels of weak freight“As we hopefully approach the end of this period of elevated inventories later this year, freight demand will pick back up leading to increased demand for drivers and higher turnover rates in the future,” Costello said.September 1, 2016BusinessCummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine available on select Peterbilt trucksThe Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine will become available for production in Models 520 and 320 by year-end.August 30, 2016BusinessWerner driver named Trucking’s Top RookieA Werner Enterprises driver from Evington, Virginia, last week received the 2016 Trucking’s Top Rookie Award in ceremonies at the Great American Trucking Show in DallasAugust 29, 2016BusinessInternational offering 4-year Truck Powertrain Warranty on DuraStarThe 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on the DuraStar features engine ratings offered in the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel powered engine.August 27, 2016ProductsPurkeys’ single source for electrical add-onsPurkeys’ Dual Shield is designed to simplify adding electrical devices to heavy-duty vehicles and protect the source that powers them. The Dual Shield provides a single source with multiple protected ports for electrical devices and gives the vehicle two levels of protection to help counteract parasitic loads from the electrical systems: a low-voltage disconnect and […]August 26, 2016BusinessCummins adds two new torque ratings for ISX12The ISX12 will continue to be Cummins vocational and regional/bulk-haul engine through next year, and will be available through the end of 2018.August 26, 2016Previous PagePage 278 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
