CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDaimler Trucks adding service capacity this yearThe new service bays will increase potential network capacity by up to 3.5 million service hours per year.March 30, 2020BusinessCOVID-19 springs driver misclassification traps for carriers — here’s how to avoid themThe landscape for carriers is changing rapidly under COVID-19. Take these steps to ward off legal trouble down the road around driver misclassification.March 30, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 30: CDC says trucks still allowed to deliver in NYCThe Centers for Disease Control says truckers delivering supplies and food into New York City are allowed to enter the city and make deliveries despite a severe COVID-19 outbreak. Yokohama has halted tire production at its Mississippi plant. Navistar is recalling more than 13,000 International HX and LT models.March 30, 2020ProductsWAI’s heavy-duty alternator lineupWAI’s heavy-duty alternator lineup provides coverage for Class 1-8 trucks and construction equipment and is engineered for premium-grade field quality. The units feature Transpo electronics manufactured by WAI and WBD bearings and have been tested for high performance of output current at idle and full-load rpms. Validation testing also includes endurance, humidity, power thermal cycling, […]March 27, 2020BusinessDaily 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, 2020Previous PagePage 50 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesBusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportPartnering with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport further strengthens Quantix's carrier network, the company said.Mergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firmRegulationsVenture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business
