CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 20: FMCSA’s Trucking Safety Summit set for Aug. 5FMCSA is inviting carriers, drivers, safety technology developers and users, federal and state partners, safety advocacy groups and the general public to the summit to solicit information on improving truck safety. Heavy vehicle use taxes are still due Aug. 31.July 20, 2020ProductsWhiting’s foot pump antiseptic dispenserWhiting’s hands-free Sentry Foot Pump Dispenser and Antiseptic Hands-Free Alcohol Hand Cleaner can help with mitigating the spread of pathogens that cause illnesses. The foot-operated dispenser has no batteries or electrical cost and can be used in transition zones not having soap and water. It is designed to draw gels or liquids from any container […]July 20, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 17: St. Christopher Truckers Fund receives largest 3PL donation yetMoLo Solutions, a Chicago-based 3PL company and freight broker, donated $62,500 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, the largest donation from a 3PL to SCF and the first from MoLo.July 17, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 16: Coyote launches weekly route planning for fleetsCoyote Logistics has expanded its Dynamic Route Optimization program by maximizing fleet efficiency with optimized weekly routing plans. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free “Diesel Aftermarket Systems” webinar for service technicians Friday.July 16, 2020ProductsDel City’s face masksDel City’s KN95 Particulate Respirators are constructed from five layers of melt-blown nonwoven fabric. The disposable face masks feature two elastic ear loops and an adjustable metal nose clip for a comfortable secure fit. They come in packs of 20 and are intended for use for general nonmedical purposes such as logistics, construction and other […]July 15, 2020BusinessInternational RH now available with new regional Allison transmissionThe first International RH Series regional tractors equipped with the new Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series transmission have rolled off the assembly line, International Truck announced Tuesday. Fontaine Heavy-Haul introduced its new Magnitude 60LCC RGN trailer that hauls 60-ton loads in 13 feet.July 15, 2020BusinessNavistar takes a stake in TuSimple, companies aim for fleet-ready autonomous truck by 2024Navistar says the goal is for the companies to co-develop a Level 4 autonomous truck to enter production by 2024.July 15, 2020BusinessNearly one-third of U.S. states sign on in support of electrifying commercial vehiclesIn an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many governors in the United States have pledged support for the deployment of electric vehicles. Details here.July 14, 2020ProductsPremier’s air chamber latchPremier’s Saf-T-Latch (part number 820ELA) coupling is engineered to be connected to the company’s air chamber. If a driver forgets to close the hitch manually, the coupling is designed to close automatically when the emergency brake is released. Premier Manufacturing, www.premier-mfg.comwww.premier-mfg.comJuly 14, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 14: FMCSA extends some virus HOS waivers; ATA reports trucking’s latest annual revenue statFMCSA has extended the COVID-19 emergency hours of service waiver through Aug. 14. A new ATA report reveals trucking generated $791.7 billion in revenue in 2019. Eaton is joining a call for point-of-sale incentives to spur zero-emission truck production.July 14, 2020Previous PagePage 29 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
