CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessATA asks White House for punch-list of policies to support truckingThe American Trucking Associations has filed a letter Tuesday to the White House, addressed to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, asking that they remove barriers that could impede delivery of necessities during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and to address questions surrounding closure of facilities like state DMVs.March 18, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 18: Amazon says it’s hiring 100,000 workers in delivery arm amid virus outbreakAmazon on Monday announced intentions to hire 100,000 workers globally to help fulfill a surge in demand for online orders in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a blog post on its website.March 18, 2020BusinessPoll: How has your fleet’s business been impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak?With the COVID-19 coronavirus suddenly halting portions of the U.S. economy, CCJ wants to hear from fleets about the effects you’ve seen so far.March 18, 2020BusinessCommentary: 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, 2020Previous PagePage 52 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
