CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 16: Hours regs suspended for relief haulers following tornado outbreak in SouthFMCSA issued a regional emergency declaration for 10 Southern states following a tornado outbreak, suspending hours regs for relief haulers. Averitt Express is giving 5,000 masks to its drivers and dock workers. TSA has extended the expiration date for certain TWIC cards by 180 days.April 15, 2020BusinessMcLeod’s PowerBroker TMS gets API for digital freight matchingMcLeod Software published a new Digital Freight Matching (DFM) web service API for its PowerBroker TMS product.April 14, 2020BusinessCommentary: Pulling back the curtain on how insurers determine carriers’ premiumsIn part 1 of a 3-part series, we discuss what insurance companies look for in your trucking company when quoting commercial auto insurance. Learn more on CCJ.April 14, 2020ProductsTalbert’s fixed-neck drop deck trailerTalbert’s 35FG-BVTL Fixed-Neck Drop Deck Trailer, part of the company’s Double Drop Series, is designed for small- to mid-size equipment machinery movers operating in oilfields, agriculture and construction and demolition. The 35-ton trailer is rated at 70,000 pounds concentrated in 20 feet and features hydraulic ramps for safe, efficient loading and unloading in confined spaces. […]April 14, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 14: Paccar recalling 450,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; Navistar delays plant reopeningPaccar is recalling more than 450,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks manufactured between 2008 and 2020 over an issue that could cause the ABS dash light to not come on. Navistar is again delaying reopening its truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio. The National Truck Driving Championships for 2020 have been canceled.April 14, 2020ProductsDel City’s fuse circuit tapDel City’s Fuse Circuit Taps are designed to convert one fuse circuit into two fusible circuits. Plug into a panel space, and the two open spots on the circuit tap allows for two new fuses to be protected separately. The fuse circuity tap lugs into the fuse block and accepts two fuses to provide protection […]April 13, 2020ProductsFairbanks Scales’ vehicle scale instrumentsFairbanks Scales’ FB7100 Series Vehicle Scale Instrument line is suited for general single-scale operations. The four models in the line – the FB7101, FB7111, FB7102 and FB7112 – are designed for user-friendly operation, reliability and consistency, with easy-to-navigate menus and a graphic touchscreen display with large colorful buttons. The instruments are available for analog scales […]April 13, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 13: Virginia converting weigh stations to truck parking; Utah exempts truckers from travel declarationVirginia is converting a number of weigh stations to parking exclusively for trucks. Utah has exempted truck drivers from the rule requiring travelers entering the state to fill out a travel declaration form. Goodyear is offering discounts to carriers using the Convoy freight matching service.April 13, 2020BusinessCommentary: Preparing your fleet and staying organized during a global crisisThe visibility that essential telematics technology brings can be incredibly helpful.April 13, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, April 10: Utah asking drivers to fill out survey before entering stateGov. Gary Herbert, in conjunction with with the state’s Department of Transportation, issued an order Thursday that will require anyone entering Utah by a major roadway – including truckers – to complete a travel declaration form.April 10, 2020Previous PagePage 47 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
