CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsAxleTech’s air disc brake pad lineAxleTech’s air disc brake pads are designed for added performance at higher axle ratings and more aggressive duty cycles seen in the on-highway, vocational, transit and coach markets. The pads are compatible with air disc brake models from Knorr-Bremse, Meritor, Bendix and Wabco. The company’s AT215 transit friction formula was developed and evaluated for a […]May 26, 2016BusinessPeterbilt adds to refuse truck lineup with Model 520The new truck features a dual-seated/dual-drive configuration that allows customers to operate the vehicle from both sides of the cab, the availability of the Paccar MX-11 engine and 9- and 11-liter natural gas engine options.May 26, 2016BusinessNATSO, Fastport partner to help military vets find jobs with truck stopsThe National Association of Truck Stop Operators has announced a partnership with Fastport to help NATSO members hire military veterans and service members transitioning into civilian life.May 26, 2016ProductsWilson’s mobile boosterWilson Electronics’ weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR mobile booster is engineered to amplify in-cab cell signals up to 32 times stronger. The device receives a cell signal, amplifies it and sends it over the cable to an antenna, which broadcasts the amplified signal throughout the cab, improving both data and voice reception. An internet connection is […]May 26, 2016BusinessShe Drives Trucks newsletter to focus on women driversShe Drives Trucks, a newsletter produced by the editorial team of Truckers News, launches May 25 to serve female company drivers and owner-operators and provide fleets a direct outlet for recruiting them.May 25, 2016BusinessBestpass adds OK to bypass network, reaches national toll road coverageBestpass users will now be able to bypass all major U.S. tolls and receive one consolidated bill at the end of each month, the company says.May 25, 2016BusinessMeritor releases updated aftermarket front axle catalogsThe completely revamped catalogs cover the full line of Meritor and Euclid front axle parts and related components.May 24, 2016BusinessBendix hits reman brake milestoneBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ remanufactured brake shoe operation has topped the 4-million-unit production milestone since the company opened its 74,000-square-foot Huntington, Ind., plant in the fall of 2012.May 24, 2016BusinessTrucking’s Top Rookie contest nominations open until late next monthThe award, named in honor of the late Mike O’Connell, recognizes the best professional truck driver who has been on the job for less than a year. Link to make a nominee and more info about the award here …May 24, 2016BusinessFreightliner Data Code now available for Hadley’s electronic control system on new 6×4 trucksInstalled on the drive axle suspension, the SmartValve allows for convenient raising of the tractor frame to assist in raising a trailer whose landing gear are too low or lowering one too low, taking the stress of the operation off of the driver’s back.May 24, 2016Previous PagePage 294 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'Employees describe Montgomery Transport implosion as immediate and sudden.BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo 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 VNL
