CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsDill’s tire valve stem holderDill’s 673 Valve Stem Holder is designed to hold truck tire valves in place with minimal effort by allowing extended access for technicians to tighten the valves at the correct angle, preventing air leaks. The durable plastic tool has a precision-drilled inside diameter to facilitate smooth installation and removal. Dill Air Controls, www.dillvalves.comMarch 12, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 12: Kenworth adds over-the-air updates to newer MX-11, MX-13 enginesKenworth added its TruckTech+ Over-the-Air system to Class 8 Kenworth trucks equipped with 2017 and newer Paccar MX-11 and MX-13 engines. Garmin’s Fleet 790 GPS now offers dashcam capabilities. Western Express driver Duane Dornath was named the winner of CVSA’s International Driver Excellence Award.March 12, 2020ProductsWorx’s portable vacuumWorx’s 20V Power Share Portable Vacuum is designed to provide powerful suction in a compact size for on-the-go cleaning. The 3-pound vacuum has high and low speeds for various cleaning applications and comes with crevice nozzle and brush attachments for its four-foot flexible hose to get into tight spaces. It washable filter is built for […]March 11, 2020BusinessCarriers seize on conditions for cheap capacity as trucking acquisitions ramp upMarket conditions over the past year have made the trucking industry a hotbed for acquisitions, with larger carriers snapping up smaller carriers while that capacity’s cheap and as part of the industry’s ongoing in-fight for available truck drivers.March 11, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 11: Lawmakers look to expand truck parking nationwideA bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives calls for funding specifically allocated for truck parking along the federal highway system.March 11, 2020BusinessNot just drivers: Dispatchers and other fleet employees can file wage claimsMost transportation industry discussions regarding wages and overtime revolve around drivers, but other trucking fleet employees could make wage law claims against fleets, too.March 10, 2020ProductsLink’s off-highway suspensionLink’s TR50-HDT Heavy-Duty Off-highway Air-ride Suspension is rated up to a 50,000-lb. capacity with several axle configurations to fit mining and quarry hauling requirements. The suspension is designed to reduce trailer stress, overall weight and maintenance and to allow trailer manufacturers to attain a full 150,000-lb. capacity with a tri-axle configuration while providing added capacity […]March 10, 2020BusinessWhat do truck drivers want from fleets? CCJ surveyed hundreds of drivers to find out.Last year, CCJ surveyed hundreds of drivers about their jobs, their lives and their place within the industry. Here’s what they had to say — and how you can use their responses to help your fleet’s recruiting and retention efforts.March 10, 2020BusinessCommentary: Pandemic planning is critical for transportation IT systemsIT systems and teams are vital for any business to run, so taking steps to avoid viruses (human or computer) is critical to maintaining your business continuity.March 10, 2020BusinessSmall fleets to compete in new recognition program from OverdriveOverdrive's Small Fleet Champ award will recognize a small-fleet owner who has demonstrated effective business practices and positioned the fleet for success.March 10, 2020Previous PagePage 50 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.
