CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTrucking secures as much as $12 billion in government-backed PPP loansUpwards of 100,000 trucking companies snagged Payroll Protection Program funds ranging from loans of less than $10 to some in excess of $5 million. More on CCJ.July 13, 2020BusinessMore than 160,000 Freightliner Cascadias recalled over automatic braking system issueDaimler’s recall affects approximately 164,317 model year 2017-2021 Cascadia trucks in which the single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion, causing brakes to pull to one side. Howes has launched a sweepstakes for drivers to win various prizes from purchasing Howes products.July 13, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 10: Covenant sells factoring business to Triumph for $132MCovenant Logistics Group announced Wednesday it has sold its factoring arm, Transport Financial Solutions (TFS), to Triumph Business Capital for approximately $132.2 million, including contingent consideration of approximately $9.9 million.July 10, 2020BusinessBrake-focused inspection spree set for late AugustCVSA will hold its annual Brake Safety Week inspection blitz on Aug. 23-29 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. The nomination period for TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest is open.July 9, 2020BusinessCommentary: Using data to determine asset life cycleStrategically calculate the total cost of ownership and lifecycle of an asset with the right data from different silos of information. Learn more here on CCJ.July 8, 2020ProductsTE Connectivity’s power connectorTE’s PCON 12 One-Position 90-Degree Unsealed Power Connector is made of flame-retardant material to support in-cabin power applications with a current-carrying capability of up to 60 amps at 90 degrees Celsius. Thanks to its 90-degree cable exit configuration, the connector can be used in tight spaces inside the vehicle’s cabin. Each connector has positive and […]July 8, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 8: Volvo, Mack extending expiring uptime packages through end of 2020Volvo and Mack are extending expiring uptime service packages for truck owners through the end of the year. Digital freight marketplace dexFreight is integrating TruckPark’s parking reservation system into its platform.July 8, 2020ProductsOptronics’ LED interior lampsOptronics’ Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior Lamps are thin surface-mount models that are dimmable and are built to remember previous intensity settings. The lamps can be wired to operate manually or to use their passive infrared sensors (PIR) to illuminate automatically in the presence of human movement. The diamond-shaped hardwired lamps are ½-inch thick and […]July 7, 2020ProductsYokohama’s 115R all-season Class 4-5 tire now availableYokohama Tire announced that its 115R all-season all-position tire for Class 4 and 5 vehicles, which debuted at the TMC Show in February, is now available in size 225/70R19.5 (14). The tire is designed with a heat-resistant compound for improved fuel efficiency and longer-lasting tread life. Other benefits of the 115R, according to the company, […]July 7, 2020ProductsToyo’s super-regional all-position tireToyo’s NanoEnergy M171 Super-Regional All-Position Tire is SmartWay-verified and is engineered for added fuel efficiency, traction, wear life and stability with improved tread compounds developed through the company’s proprietary Nano Balance Technology and its E-balance design, which maintains the tread profile while reducing strain at the bead area and belt edge. The tire also features […]July 7, 2020Previous PagePage 30 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
