CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 4: Carriers’ operational cost info sought by ATRI for annual reportThe American Transportation Research Institute is calling on motor carriers of all sizes to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. Lubricants producer Howes has named the Iowa 80 Truckstop as its third inductee in the Howes Hall of FameJune 4, 2020BusinessCommentary: The average truckMihelic, from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, discusses the context needed for averages to be useful in the trucking industry. More on CCJ.June 3, 2020ProductsNational Fleet Products’ hand-washing stationNational Fleet Products’ Hand-Washing Station is designed to allow water of hand sanitizer to be dispensed virtually anywhere, with application-specific hardware that enables the unit to be mounted to a wide variety of vehicles. The portable vehicle-mounted black or translucent tank comes in 6.5- and 10-gallon sizes and is made of rugged, durable virgin polypropylene […]June 3, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 3: Kenan truck driver who drove toward protests released without chargesThe Minnesota Department of Public Safety reported this week that it does not appear that a tanker truck driver intentionally drove his rig toward thousands of protestors that had unexpectedly gathered on Interstate 35 in Minneapolis on Sunday to protest the police-related death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.June 3, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 2: ZF completes acquisition of WabcoZF Friedrichshafen AG announced last week it has completed its acquisition of commercial truck technology company Wabco. Paccar Parts opened in May a new parts distribution center in Las Vegas that services 95 Kenworth, Peterbilt and TRP locations in the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico.June 2, 2020ProductsYokohama’s all-position radialYokohama’s 504C all-position radial tire is engineered with a sturdy undertread to handle on- and off-highway applications. A wide tread helps provide a more stable footprint for extended original tread life, improved traction, added wet braking and easier retreadability. Three circumferential grooves with a deep center groove help facilitate better water evacuation throughout the original […]June 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, June 1: Motion picture haulers get CDL Clearinghouse waiverA group representing carriers in the motion picture industry has received a waiver from certain requirements in the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Daimler is recalling nearly 3,000 Western Star trucks over a wiring issue.June 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 29: DOT to distribute more masks to driversDOT plans to distribute 15.5 million masks to transportation workers, including 2.1 million to trucking companies and drivers. Xtra Lease is adding 4,000 van and reefer trailers in 2020.May 29, 2020BusinessNOAA 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, 2020Previous PagePage 39 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionThe acquisition doubles Koch’s total nationwide square footage.Mergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firmRegulationsVenture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated businessRegulationsUSPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet
