CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsLink’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, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 20: Autonomous trucker Starsky Robotics officially ends its operationsAs CCJ reported in late February, Starksy Robotics, an autonomous truck developer that operated as a roughly 50-truck motor carrier, has wound down its operations after its funding dried up.March 20, 2020BusinessCommentary: Data, technology, drivers and mpgYunsu Park uses data from Run on Less Regional to discuss how much truck drivers influence fuel economy. Let him know how your fleet keeps MPG low today on CCJ.March 20, 2020Business‘This is going to be ugly’: Coronavirus likely to throw economy, trucking into recessionDespite an uptick in spot market rates caused by panic over COVID-19, experts say trucking should prepare for a recession once it's contained. Details on CCJ.March 19, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 19: Yokohama recalling truck tires; Goodyear halts tire production; PennDOT walks back rest stop closureYokahoma institutes a voluntary recall on certain truck tires. Goodyear suspends tire production in North America due to sagging demand over the coronavirus outbreak. Pennsylvania, under pressure trucking and the White House, decides to keep its rest stops open for trucks.March 19, 2020BusinessEaton Cummins set to debut new Endurant transmission next yearEndurant XD transmissions will be available starting in 2021.March 18, 2020BusinessDOT expands suspension of hours of service regs for drivers hauling COVID-19 response loadsIn an emergency declaration, the FMCSA has suspended hours of service regulations nationwide for drivers hauling COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak response loads.March 18, 2020Previous PagePage 51 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