CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDaily dispatch, March 27: XPO ends bid to sell, spin-off business units amid ‘current market conditions’XPO is no longer looking to sell or spin-off some of its business units due to the recent global economic downturn. Goodyear is offering free DOT inspections. J.B. Hunt is giving its drivers and driver-support employees a $500 bonus for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.March 27, 2020ProductsXantrex’s solar charge controllersXantrex has added two solar charge controllers designed to work with battery chemistries such as lithium-iron phosphate. The entry-level 30A PWM has a flush-mount industrial design for a clean aesthetic finish, and it features a built-in LCD display set up to provide easy programmability and real-time data. The 30A MPPT (maximum power point tracking) features […]March 26, 2020BusinessVendors unlocking premium services for free use during COVID outbreakIn order to alleviate some of the financial strains that come with widespread upheaval, transportation vendors have made some services available for free.March 26, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 26: ATRI wants fleet input in coronavirus studyATRI and the OOIDA Foundation are seeking fleet input on the coronavirus’ impact on trucking operations. Pennsylvania DOT reopened more rest areas and facilities. The Sapp Bros. truck stop chain has temporarily suspended paid parking for trucks.March 26, 2020BusinessRoadcheck postponed as coronavirus pandemic continuesDue to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the annual CVSA Roadcheck for 2020 has been postponed to an undetermined date. More information here on CCJ.March 25, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 25: Diesel prices fall to lowest point since August 2017The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel across the U.S. fell to $2.659 per gallon this week, the lowest national average since the week ending Aug. 28, 2017. Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania rest area alerts for drivers.March 25, 2020ProductsLink’s heavy vocational suspensionLink’s 85K Air Link Tandem Drive Chassis Suspension is optimized for heavy vocational commercial applications and for seamless installation. The air spring suspension is designed with large high-volume low-frequency air springs for a smoother, more comfortable ride under load or empty. Dual height-control valves help facilitate proper ride height and vehicle leveling for enhanced roll […]March 24, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 24: States issuing special overweight permits for coronavirus relief haulersThe Ohio and Illinois transportation departments have issued special permits for certain overweight coronavirus emergency relief haulers. Central Freight Lines announced it is acquiring Tennessee-based Volunteer Express. CVSA is hosting a webinar Wednesday about roadside inspection safety.March 23, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 23: Peterbilt recalls more than 35,000 trucks over potential battery issueAffected trucks include Peterbilt 365, 389, 567 and 579 models. In the affected trucks, the positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of the fire.March 23, 2020BusinessMesilla Valley Transportation moves quickly with mobility techMVT's latest technology implementation is Platform Science for electronic logs and Drivewyze PreClear for weigh station bypass.March 20, 2020Previous PagePage 49 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesTrucksThe VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionalityCCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.CCJ InnovatorsRoadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picksEmissionsCARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions dealBusinessTrucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist saysSafety & ComplianceATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity