CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 7: Paycheck Protection Program resumes application processThe Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loan program reopened the application process on Monday after it previously closed June 30. Fuel saving driver coaching app Vnomics True Fuel has been integrated into the Platform Science telematics system.July 7, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 3: Energy Dept. contracted radioactive haulers get 30-minute break waiver extendedCarriers contracted with the Department of Energy to haul security-sensitive radioactive materials can continue to operate with a waiver from the 30-minute break rule requirements. Digital brokerage Convoy and ELD maker KeepTruckin have partnered to offer increased shipment visibility.July 2, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 2: YRC lands $700M coronavirus bailout loan from U.S. governmentYRC Worldwide (No. 5 on the CCJ Top 250) announced Wednesday that the U.S. Treasury Department intends to loan the fleet $700 million as part of the CARES Act for COVID-19 pandemic assistance. That comes in exchange for nearly 30% ownership stake of YRC by the U.S. government.July 2, 2020BusinessCommentary: Increasing motor carrier insurance liability limits misses root issuesThough the effort to raise limits is not as simple as it seems, it is in the public interest for motor carriers to have sufficient limits to cover injuries.July 1, 2020BusinessArcherhub TMS for small carriers helps automate dispatch, back officeCore features of the TMS include booking loads, billing, issuing payments, and creating pay stubs automatically.July 1, 2020ProductsCooper’s Roadmaster regional winter drive tireCooper Tire’s Roadmaster RM258 WD Winter Drive Tire for regional haulers features an open shoulder design with four rows of lugs and is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake-certified due to its shoulder notches and chevron grooves for added bite. It comes in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 with load range H. The tire has a new tread pattern […]July 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, July 1: Former fleet owner charged following alleged fraud against AmazonThe owner of a for-hire carrier in Rhode Island has been charged with wire fraud and mail fraud following an alleged ongoing fraud scheme. Arizona extended its waiver allowing loads up to 90,000 pounds without an overweight permit. A Florida medical examiner has been sentenced for a med cert scheme and more.July 1, 2020BusinessMajor fleets partner with self-driving truck developer TuSimple on autonomous freight networkUPS, U.S. Xpress, Penske Truck Leasing and private fleet McLane plan to deploy TuSimple's autonomous truck tech this year. More details here on CCJ.July 1, 2020ProductsYokohama’s 714R P&D drive tire now availableYokohama’s 714R, an open shoulder drive tire engineered for urban pickup-and-delivery applications, now is available in sizes 225/70R19.5 (14) and 245/70R19.5 (16). The tire debuted at the TMC show in February. Benefits of the 714R, according to the company, include open shoulder grooves that help enhance traction in wet or snowy conditions; a longer original […]July 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 30: Cargo Transporters adds trailer locating, safety training to driver appCargo Transporters’ driveCT app for its drivers now offers a trailer locating system, as well as safety training for drivers. Kenworth is now offering the Wabco OnGuardACTIVE driver assistance system as an option on T880 and W990 models.June 30, 2020Previous PagePage 31 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
