CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessNOAA expects above average hurricane season. Is your fleet prepared?As the 2025 hurricane season kicks off, fleets share how they have overcome natural disasters.May 28, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 28: Omnitracs files patent infringement claim against Platform Science; Diesel prices level after 19-week declineFuel prices increased during the most recent week for the first time since early January. SensiGuard reports cargo theft volumes increased year-over-year in the first quarter of 2020, while average loss values dropped. Konexial and Nokē have developed a new trailer security system.May 28, 2020BusinessCommentary: Questions that help you choose outsourcing partnersIf you plan to outsource your fleet maintenance and repair, here are questions that you can ask potential service providers to help you make your decision.May 27, 2020ProductsDynasys’ Gen 3K APUDynasys’ Gen 3K APU updates the company’s Gen 2K model that provides powerful cooling capabilities, a 6kW-generator head and fuel savings of 1 gallon per hour while idling. The Gen 3K also is available as a 6kW-generator unit and comes with a controller that provides in-cab control over power and environmental conditions. Externally mounted on […]May 27, 2020ProductsAgility’s CNG fuel systemAgility’s updated ProRail Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel System has capacity options ranging from 30 to 60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE) and is designed to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle, allowing the system to be configured to meet a wide range of fuel capacity requirements. Its lightweight and durable design […]May 27, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 27: New HOS regs slated to take effect in Sept.; Ryder shareholders allege company inflated truck valuesRyder shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the company alleging it intentionally misrepresented financial information, leading to a decline in stock prices. FMCSA’s updated hours of service regs will take effect in late September. Mack manufactures, donates PPE.May 27, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 26: Driver pay increased in 2019, ATA saysAverage company driver pay rose nearly $6,000 from 2017 to 2019, according to the American Trucking Associations’ latest Driver Compensation Study. The founder of Erb International has passed.May 26, 2020BusinessDrivers are fleets’ greatest asset – and liability – in determining insurance costsInsurance companies are highly sensitive to the drivers you hire. By taking a proactive approach to your hiring, training, and monitoring practices, you can reduce your fleets’ insurance premiums.May 26, 2020BusinessCommentary: Strengthening supplier relationshipsWhile you want to have good relationships with all your suppliers, you need to focus more attention on key suppliers.May 25, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 22: Compliance reviews going remote during pandemicFMCSA said in new guidance that it will leverage technology to conduct compliance reviews on motor carriers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daimler has launched a new financing program that offers delayed first payments and down payment allowances on select models.May 22, 2020Previous PagePage 38 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedTrucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA dodge more taxes. Tariffs apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.RegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
