CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 19: Congress again eyes increasing insurance minimums for carriersAn amendment to the Invest in America highway bill that would increase the liability insurance minimum requirements for carriers from $750,000 to $2 million. Nominations are open for the Transition Trucking military veteran trucking rookie award. Hours waivers extended for two groups.June 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 18: Celadon’s Mexican assets sold to Jaguar for $6.1 millionThe Mexican assets of defunct mega-carrier Celadon have been sold to Jaguar Transport for $6.1 million. Volvo Group is cutting 4,100 white-collar positions.June 18, 2020BusinessCommentary: How new HOS rules can help truckers improve safetyCan the new federal HOS rules help improve safety in the trucking industry? Find out if better fatigue management can help improve truck driver safety on CCJ.June 17, 2020ProductsEast’s Narrow Spec Dump TrailerEast’s Narrow Spec Dump Trailer for hauling sand, gravel and commodity loads is engineered to maximize payload with lighter-weight components while still delivering strength and durability. The NSD is built with premium aluminum alloys for flooring and side material for longer life and durability, and the company’s Genesis smooth-side aerodynamic design is easier to clean […]June 17, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 17: East intros new dump trailerEast’s new arrow spec dump trailer, the NST, maximizes payload with lighter weight components while still offering strength and durability. National Tank Truck Carriers announced that the 2019-2020 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year program has been postponed due to COVID-19.June 17, 2020BusinessCommentary: Spec’ing for a specific duty cycleFrom good fuel economy to lower maintenance costs, discover the benefits of spec'ing for a duty cycle by taking a look at each vehicle component here on CCJ.June 16, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 16: FMCSA extends waiver for expired CDLs, med certsTruck drivers have been granted an additional 90 days to renew their CDLs and medical certificates that expired on or after March 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.June 16, 2020BusinessWatch: Emerging safer and stronger from COVID-19During the CCJ Virtual Symposium last month, human resources professionals from Hirschbach Motor Lines, Halvor Lines and Kottke Trucking shared their insight and expertise on maintaining a healthy and productive workforce during the coronavirus pandemic.June 15, 2020ProductsSnap-on’s cordless impact wrenchSnap-on’s CT9075 18-Volt ½-Inch-Drive High-Output Cordless Impact Wrench is designed for heavy-duty applications and is engineered to provide 900-ft.-lb. of tightening torque and 1,200 ft.-lb. of breakaway torque. A digital microprocessor-controlled switch controls three forward and reverse settings that are independent of each other to provide the ability to use the impact in full power […]June 15, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 15: Drivers say risk to families, friends is top COVID concernA survey of more than 1,600 truck drivers conducted by Professional Driver Agency found that 72% of respondents said the biggest concern for truckers is bringing the virus home to family and friends. A new Mack dealership opened in Burbank, Washington.June 15, 2020Previous PagePage 34 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
