CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 28: Prime donates $700k to Missouri hospital for COVID-19 wardPrime Inc. President and Founder Robert Low and his wife, Lawana, donated $700,000 on behalf of Prime towards a new COVID-19 unit at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Penske is offering a “Get Back to Business” special leasing offer for fleets. Mack and Volvo are offering free diesel tech training to high school and tech school students.April 28, 2020BusinessDrivewyze adds Indiana rest area parking alerts for driversDrivewyze has added parking spot availability to the COVID-19 response rest area alerts initiative. Drivers get an alert showing the number of spots available.April 28, 2020BusinessCommentary: Adapting to operational changes during COVID-19Trucking fleets across the US are adapting to operational changes during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to continue to supply the nation with goods.April 27, 2020BusinessNo touch docs: Transflo working with shippers, carriers to digitize PODsTransflo has been working with shippers and receivers to provide necessary documents to drivers in a digital format to eliminate touch points.April 27, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 27: FEMA and DOT to distribute 800k masks to driversFEMA, DOT and the Department of Homeland Security are set to distribute 800,000 masks to truck drivers still working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navistar has recalled nearly 27,000 medium-duty and severe-duty trucks. McKee Foods’ split sleeper berth waiver has been extended.April 27, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 24: Longer HOS sought for fleets using certain self-driving techSelf-driving tech maker Pronto.ai has asked FMCSA to allow its motor carrier customers using certain technology to drive up to 13 hours in a 15-hour on-duty period. Parking provide Secure Trailer Lots is now offering overnight parking at its Houston, Texas, location.April 24, 2020BusinessCommentary: How to speak utility and work with providers to advance fleet electrificationThe relationship between fleets and utilities is crucial for transforming trucking into a cleaner, zero-emissions industry. Tips for talking utilities on CCJ.April 23, 2020ProductsLucas Oil Products’ hand sanitizerLucas Oil Products’ Hand Sanitizer is available in a 64-fluid ounce (2 quarts) refill bottle. The hand sanitizer is made with 80% ethyl alcohol and glycerin additives that help keep hands from feeling dry and cracked. Lucas’ liquid formula is fast-acting and has a milder odor than isopropyl-based hand sanitizers. The hand sanitizer is made […]April 23, 2020ProductsEast’s rendering trailersEast’s Rendering Trailers are used to haul inedible meat and poultry byproducts to be used in soaps, paints, lubricants, caulk, candles, cleaners, plastics, fertilizers, pet foods and other products. Both the moving floor and tipper models are engineered with liquid-tight seals and adequate draining and are equipped with front and rear splash guards in various […]April 23, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 23: Energy Dept. wants 30-minute break waiver extended for radioactive haulersThe Department of Energy is requesting the renewal of a waiver that allows its contract carriers’ drivers hauling security-sensitive radioactive materials to use on-duty, not-driving time for their 30-minute break. Kentucky-based CoreTrans increased hazard pay for drivers.April 23, 2020Previous PagePage 45 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
