CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTrailer orders rebound in JuneAs freight volumes continue to improve, more fleets will be confident to place orders for delivery this year.July 24, 2020BusinessCommentary: The continuing evolution of cruise controlCruise control has been quietly evolving and changing over the years to not only maintain speed but provide better fuel consumption and more safety features.July 23, 2020ProductsWabash National’s latest refrigerated trailerWabash National’s Molded Structural Composite (MSC) Refrigerated Trailer features the company’s proprietary MSC technology that allows a customer to either downsize the batteries required to haul cargo or increase the run time on a battery setup to provide enhanced thermal performance, maximized payload capacity, corrosion resistance and a high standard floor rating for added durability […]July 23, 2020BusinessTesla picks Texas for Semi productionElectric automaker Tesla announced Wednesday that is has tapped the Lone Star State for its Cybertruck Gigafactory, where it will build the company’s long-awaited Semi, along with other vehicles. PS Logistics has acquired Diamond State Trucking.July 23, 2020ProductsHavis’ dock for Panasonic’s Toughbook A3Havis’ DS-PAN-1400 Docking Station for Panasonic’s Toughbook A3 tablet is designed to be compact and lightweight and be compatible with the A3’s barcode reader, extended battery, smart card and hand strap. A one-handed docking and spring-loaded connector head helps mobile workers maximize productivity while preserving access to the A3’s buttons and ports, and an integrated […]July 22, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 22: Pilot’s Jimmy Haslam transitioning out of CEO role at year’s endPilot Company announced Tuesday that Jimmy Haslam will transition out of his role as CEO of the company and become the chairman of the board on Jan. 1, 2021.July 22, 2020ProductsPhillips’ day cab cable supportPhillips’s X-Tend Day Cab Tracker Bar Extension is engineered for cable support on day cabs with back windows. The X- Tend’s design helps prevent damage and decrease driver distraction from cables banging against the cab by extending them an additional 8 inches from the tracker bar, allowing the support bracket to rest lower below the […]July 21, 2020ProductsPrestolite Electric’s heavy-duty startersPrestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville case-ground M93 and M97 24V 6kW In-Line Gear-Reduction Starters are designed to provide power for a variety of heavy-duty applications. They are available in 10- and 12-tooth models and offer clockwise rotation, an electrical soft start that helps eliminate ring gear damage and an integral magnetic switch that helps eliminate voltage drop […]July 21, 2020ProductsJ.W. Speaker’s solar LED flasher lightsJ.W. Speaker’s Solar LED Flasher Lights can be used to help passersby see parked trucks more easily in a variety of environments. The high-powered lights offer optimal visibility for up to one mile in any location where power is unavailable. The rugged low-profile lights are built for adverse conditions, including storms and dust, and can […]July 21, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 21: Fuel prices flatten following big drop-off in early 2020Fuel prices fell nearly 70 cents from early January to late May, mostly due to a decrease in demand with COVID-19 and an oil price battle between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Since early June, prices have stayed mostly flat, climbing just over 5 cents in the six-week span.July 21, 2020Previous PagePage 28 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresCompliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.BusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty taxTrucksTest driving Volvo's all new VNLMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport Company
