CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessNew York City to pay $14 million to trucking companies over alleged traffic ticket schemeNew York City has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit with the New York Trucking and Delivery Association alleging a parking ticket scheme with a payout of $14 million to truck drivers.May 23, 2016BusinessRyder launches two new leasing optionsA first in the transportation industry, the Ryder ChoiceLease is a breakthrough strategic advantage for businesses, helping to save time, control costs, and streamline fleet management.May 23, 2016BusinessFlip placard card system creator Abe Samuels retires at 95 from LabelmasterSamuels developed the flip placard system so carriers and drivers could easily display dangerous goods on board.May 23, 2016BusinessMajor trucking players partner to create parking app to be available later this yearThe Park My Truck app is being developed by the Truck Parking Leadership Initiative, which is comprised of the American Transportation Research Institute, the American Trucking Associations and the National Association of Truck Stop Operators Foundation.May 23, 2016ProductsPurkeys’ liftgate testerPurkeys’ Liftgate Double Check is designed to test liftgate charging systems by allowing fleets to simulate loads, even if a trailer is not available, to ensure there is no issue with the trailer or tractor. An LED light display indicates a connection to a good power source and shows how many amps the batteries are […]May 20, 2016BusinessFMCSA shuts down Kentucky-based driver after failed field sobriety test, unauthorized passengersA Kentucky-based truck driver has been effectively shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a bevy of violations, including a failed field sobriety test.May 20, 2016BusinessNew Kenworth dealership opens in PhoenixThe 110,000 square-foot facility is part of an 85-acre business park which also includes new locations for a truck stop with a restaurant and tire center, along with a truck wash and a trailer business.May 20, 2016BusinessMack testing zero-emission capable drayage trucksMack’s efforts will build upon its experiences in designing and demonstrating a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) drayage truck based on a Mack Pinnacle daycab model.May 19, 2016BusinessWashington insiders get hands-on with Bendix driver assist featuresThis year’s proving ground demonstration was the sixth time in recent years – and first with MEMA – that Bendix has provided government and industry leaders an up-close educational look at its technologies.May 19, 2016ProductsBorgWarner’s remanufactured turbosBorgWarner’s expanded Reman turbocharger line for trucking fleets and operators of agricultural and construction equipment is engineered to combine the quality of an OEM turbocharger with the competitiveness of a remanufactured system. The turbochargers are restored with new production-validated parts by disassembling the unit, replacing damaged or worn parts with new OEM-qualified parts, reconditioning serviceable […]May 19, 2016Previous PagePage 295 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
