CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessMack rebrands its preferred parts, service platformDesigned for Mack’s fleet customers with 20 or more trucks, FleetPREFERRED provides nationwide credit on parts and service purchases at more than 270 participating dealer locations across North America.August 11, 2016BusinessKeepTruckin ELD certified with FMCSA, system meets all ELD mandate req’s, company saysSmartphone app-based electronic logging device provider KeepTruckin has announced its ELD system has been added to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s self-ceritifcation ELD registry, meaning the KeepTruckin ELD meets the device requirements spelled out in the DOT’s ELD mandate, the company says.August 10, 2016BusinessTruckstop.com partners with CargoNet to provide users cargo theft alerts, reportsThe partnership aims to curb instances of cargo theft by giving Truckstop.com members access to theft alerts derived from CargoNet’s well of of data. Through the partnership, CargoNet will provide weekly cargo theft incident summaries to Truckstop.com members. In addition, CargoNet will offer incentives to Truckstop.com members that also wish to be members of CargoNet.August 10, 2016ProductsAmetek’s interface moduleAmetek’s CAN I/O X Expander interface module is engineered to provide heavy-duty manual transmissions and engines a means to connect with electronic instrumentation by converting switched, analog or pulsed input into a standard or proprietary J1939 CAN data bus message for any device. The module features 10 switched and analog inputs and a minimal footprint […]August 10, 2016BusinessMack rolls out online fuel economy tool to dealership networkScott Barraclough, Mack technology product manager, says this new tool allows customers to quickly see the fuel efficiency impacts of different truck configurations, enabling them to optimize the spec of their Mack Pinnacle models to save fuel and help boost their bottom lines.August 9, 2016ProductsGaleton’s work glovesGaleton’s Hauler Shine Leather Palm Gloves with Reflective Safety Cuff are sewn with an orange canvas back and feature reflective tape on the cuffs for increased visibility in low-light conditions. Soft padding on the inside of the palm helps reduce chafing and adds comfort, and the cuffs are rubberized for added sturdiness and safety. Galeton, […]August 8, 2016BusinessMore than 430 drivers competing this week for National Truck Driving ChampionshipsDrivers will compete in one of eight different classes for the chance to be named the 2016 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. The competition includes three phases of challenges: pre-trip inspection, a written exam and a driving course with obstacles and tight turns.August 8, 2016ProductsPurkeys’ electrical tool kitPurkeys compiled its Electrical Tool Kit to provide all of the equipment needed to test and diagnose a variety of electrical issues on heavy-duty vehicles. The package comes with a heavy-duty industrial multimeter, a miniature DC clamp-on ammeter, a wide-range miniature infrared thermometer, a bead wire type K temperature probe and general-purpose test leads. The […]August 5, 2016BusinessATA report shows trucking’s freight dominance grew in 2015The American Trucking Associations released a report Aug. 4 that showed trucking posted gains in employment, number of truck drivers and truck sales through 2015. The report also reveals trucking’s share of U.S. freight and the dollar amount of freight billings both grew last year, too.August 4, 2016BusinessU.S. Xpress adds Phillips trailer component package to 1,700 trailer orderThe package from Phillips Industries includes the company’s Sta-Dry socket and noseboxes, trailer harnesses, exterior trailer lighting and air connectors with a filtration system, in addition to the extended warranty.August 4, 2016Previous PagePage 281 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
