CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessArizona DOT opens new bridge at Hell CanyonADOT says the new bridge is 65 feet longer, 17 feet wider and better able to handle commercial traffic than the 62-year-old bridge it replaces.July 1, 2016BusinessTA Petro offering free meal to military vets, service members July 4TA Petro is offering a free meal to active and retired service members from a designated menu for July 4.July 1, 2016BusinessPart of I-95 through Philly to close to trucks during DNC in late JulyThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said trucks will be prohibited from traveling between Exit 13 and Exit 22 on I-95 in Philadelphia from Saturday, July 23 at noon until midday Friday, July 29.June 30, 2016BusinessU.S. Xpress spec’ing Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes on more than 2,800 tractorsGerald Mead, senior vice president of maintenance for U.S. Xpress, Inc., says the decision to spec disc brakes aligned with the company’s mission to be an industry leader in safety.June 29, 2016ProductsTRP’s A/C compressorsTRP’s Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors are rated at 2 million cycles and are built with the exact specifications of industry units. Advanced oil circulation for the shaft bearing and seal helps facilitate smooth, consistent operation, while a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel reed valve contributes to longer life. TRP Parts, www.trpparts.comJune 29, 2016ProductsMichelin’s regional drive retreadMichelin’s MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold drive-position retread is designed for regional medium-duty 19.5-inch tires in food and beverage, parcel package and pickup-and-delivery applications. The retread features an 18/32-inch tread depth for 190/200 tread sizes and a 20/32-inch tread depth for 210/220/230 tread sizes. The tread design helps minimize the internal casing temperature to contribute to […]June 28, 2016ProductsRoadKing’s Classic CBRoadKing’s Classic CB radio system is designed with a dynamic screw-on microphone with a 9-foot cord, high-quality sound and high-performance tune and signal controls for added reliability. The S/RF/SWR/CAL Switch is engineered to allow antenna matching for optimum performance, while the SWR/RF/SWR Meter provides readings for power output, signal strength and SWR. The Mic/RF Gain […]June 27, 2016BusinessDriver shut down by DOT after deadly crashIn addition to traveling 25 mph over the speed limit, trucker Randall Weddle allegedly had been drinking at the time of the accident. Two were killed in the crash, in which Weddle’s load of lumber was spilled onto the highway and into other vehicles.June 24, 2016BusinessRand McNally launches dashcam lineThe Rand McNally Dash Cam 100, 200 and 300 models are designed to assist with accident and safety documentation, as well as to capture photos and video from the road.June 23, 2016ProductsAFA’s camshaft, gasket kitsAFA’s three camshaft bearing and gasket installation kits for Cummins’ ISX/QSX engines are designed to help simplify installation. Each kit contains camshaft seals manufactured in one of the company’s plants. AFA Industries, www.afaindustries.comJune 23, 2016Previous PagePage 288 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
