CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessTrailer 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, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 13: CVSA sets Operation Safe Driver Week for July with focus on speedingLaw enforcement will be paying closer attention to unsafe driving behaviors of both truck and car drivers July 12-18 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week.May 13, 2020ProductsLockNClimb’s safety ladderLockNClimb’s ergonomic safety ladders are designed to prevent accidents and injuries for truckers and maintenance technicians while providing access to hard-to-reach areas and a more comfortable working environment. The company’s proprietary ladders are manufactured one at a time and are field-tested and engineered to exceed all applicable government safety standards. Custom designs are available. LockNClimb, […]May 12, 2020BusinessPeterbilt bringing back Pride & Class package for Model 389The Pride & Class package was introduced with a limited production run in 2014 and 2017.May 12, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 12: CDC offers guidance for fleets to protect driversThe CDC is offering guidance for trucking companies and drivers to help protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fleet Advantage has introduced a Sale-Leaseback program that allows fleets to sell equipment and have it leased back to them.May 12, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, May 11: Michigan spring weight restrictions liftedThe Michigan DOT has lifted the last of the spring weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the state. Circle Logistics’ new bulk division is moving ethanol nationwide for hand sanitizer production. Small number of Volvo tractors recalled.May 11, 2020BusinessCommentary: Keeping drivers safe from common injuriesDrivers aren't immune from slip, trip, and fall accidents or overexertion. Find out how you can go the extra mile to help your fleet stay safe here on CCJ.May 11, 2020Previous PagePage 42 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
