CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCommentary: Total cost of ownership a factor when outsourcing maintenanceWhen deciding to outsource your fleet's maintenance, total cost of ownership should be the focus to assure quality and expertise of the repair. More here.March 18, 2020ProductsHot Shot’s Secret’s spray-on greaseHot Shot’s Secret’s Spray & Stay is an aerosolized synthetic grease that can be sprayed on a variety of surfaces, including metal, paint, rubber and plastic, and is formulated to not drip or run, making it suitable for commercial use to lubricate and protect engine assemblies, gears, winches and axles from sticking or binding. Its […]March 17, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 17: Truck stops to remain open amid COVID-19; Virus volatility looms for freight, DAT reportsNATSO, the association that represents truck stops and travel plazas, on Monday issued a statement saying its members are committed to remaining open amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak to provide food, fuel and showers to drivers.March 17, 2020BusinessMack drive axle gets boost in weight rating for Granite modelsMack proprietary axles also feature a top-mounted carrier design that is not only less prone to main seal leaks, but also provides more than two inches of additional ground clearance.March 16, 2020ProductsASA Electronics’ blind spot monitorASA Electronics’ VOM718 7-inch LCD Observation Monitor is a direct replacement for its AOM713 monitor and is compatible with all the company’s Voyager cameras. The VOM718 has three camera inputs to support a rear camera and two side body cameras for blind spot coverage. It offers drivers the option of automatic triggered source selection to […]March 16, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 16: ATA files for preliminary injunction to block Rhode Island’s trucks-only tollsATA has filed for a preliminary injunction to block Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolls. NPTC has canceled its 2020 annual conference set for next month over coronavirus concerns. YRC is expanding its Regional Next-Day service in Texas.March 16, 2020ProductsSnap-on’s heavy-duty diagnostics toolSnap-on’s Pro-Link Edge is designed to provide access to thousands of OEM tests, maintenance routines and programmable parameters, all with an intuitive graphic user interface 10.1 inch Day-light Capacitive Touchscreen. The device includes enhanced diagnostics capabilities for major systems on heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, bodies, chasses and instrument clusters. Proprietary OEM faults […]March 13, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 13: Lawsuit over increased Indiana tolls dismissed; Canadian truck show postponedA class action lawsuit filed by OOIDA over increased truck tolls in Indiana has been dismissed. OOIDA plans to appeal the ruling. Truck World, a trade show for Canada’s trucking industry, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Pennsylvania has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone.March 13, 2020ProductsDonaldson’s engine air cleanerDonaldson’s PowerCore Edge is a compact high-efficiency engine air cleaner suited for heavy-dust environments and engineered to fit into tight underhood spaces. The air cleaner uses the company’s compact PowerCore G3 media pack and offers front-service access for easier filter changes, a seal design with heat tolerance up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit and vertical or […]March 12, 2020Business2020 Mid-America Trucking Show canceled over coronavirus outbreakOrganizers of the Mid-America Trucking Show announced Thursday afternoon they are cancelling the 49th annual event, which was scheduled for later this month, due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the U.S.March 12, 2020Previous PagePage 49 of 2862Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
