CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsPrestolite Electric’s brushless alternatorsPrestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 24V 275-amp Brushless Alternators are engineered for high efficiency and output at low engine speeds in a lighter-weight and lower-maintenance package to meet and maintain vehicle system voltage requirements for improved battery life. The 39-pound alternators feature the company’s Isolated Ground technology that protects the engine from electrolytic damage and […]May 19, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 19: Cargo theft rings expected to be ‘extremely active’ over Memorial DayCargo theft recording firm SensiGuard is warning trucking companies and drivers of “extremely active” cargo theft rings during Memorial Day weekend. SelecTrucks is expanding its lease program with Daimler Financial. Daimler has launched its new online parts shop.May 19, 2020ProductsMinimizer’s floor mats for medium-duty KenworthsMinimizer’s Tested & Tortured custom-molded floor mats for Kenworth’s medium-duty trucks are available in eight kits that fit the truck maker’s T270, T300, T370, T600, T800 and W900 models. The floor mats use a tray system that helps make cleaning easier by preventing liquids, spills and other materials from escaping the mat. The product is […]May 19, 2020ProductsMotorola’s two-way radioMotorola’s TLK 150 Mobile Two-Way Radio is compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations for driver distraction, with one-button push-to-talk hands-free accessories and no distracting screens. Safety features such as location tracking and emergency calling and alerts help drivers remain safe with nationwide cellular network coverage and crisp, clear audio. Powered by Wave, a […]May 18, 2020BusinessCarrier conglomerate Comcar filing for bankruptcy, will maintain operations pending sale of subsidiariesComcar Industries, the parent company of four trucking companies and a truck repair shop, announced Sunday, May 17, it is selling the five companies and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.May 18, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 18: FMCSA denies split sleeper request for DOD haulerFMCSA denied a waiver request from PTS Worldwide that would have allowed its team drivers to split sleeper berth time into 6/4, 5/5 and 4/6 hours. The agency granted a waiver from the 14-hour rule to a fireworks hauler.May 18, 2020BusinessTrailer orders drop more than 90% in April, hit 30-year lowMany fleets have pulled back orders previously scheduled for 2020 delivery and there’s very little appetite for new orders.May 14, 2020BusinessCommentary: Will the electric future be resilient?Will electric vehicles, including hydrogen based fuel cells, prove to be as resilient as today’s diesel trucks that are getting us through COVID-19?May 14, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 14: DOT extends COVID hours exemption to June 14The U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its nationwide hours of service exemption for drivers hauling loads as part of COVID-19 relief.May 14, 2020ProductsStertil-Koni’s high-lift wheel dollyStertil-Koni’s WDA-500 High Lift Wheel Dolly is built to enhance ergonomics, safety and versatility on the shop floor and reduce the chance of injury. It is designed to combine and simplify the need to raise heavy-duty vehicles for service and repair with the removal and installation of single and dual wheels. The WDA-500 with a […]May 14, 2020Previous PagePage 38 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
