CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDaily dispatch, March 2: FMCSA planning study of assault against female, minority truckersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with its plan to study the prevalence of harassment and assaults against minority and female truck drivers. CoyoteGo updated its online freight marketplace to easier connect shippers and carriers.March 2, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 28: Data breach of broker TQL exposes carriers’ sensitive infoTQL says during the breach, hackers gained access to information in some carriers’ TQL accounts, including tax ID and bank account numbers. Also, Birmingham, Alabama-based PS Logistics has acquired Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based Southeast Logistics.February 28, 2020ProductsWeather Guard’s van bulkheadWeather Guard’s CabMax Composite Bulkhead is designed to protect drivers from shifting loads and provide enhanced comfort, noise reduction, climate control and customization options. It is suited for commercial van users, as it has added space for equipment, materials and tools, allowing them to have more on hand to the jobsite. Weather Guard, www.weatherguard.comFebruary 27, 2020ProductsCooper’s regional drive tireCooper’s Work Series All Weather Drive (AWD) tire for regional fleets comes in three sizes – 295/75R22.5 LR G, 11R22.5 LR H and 11R24.5 LR H – and has an open-shoulder design with tightly packed center tread blocks that are highly siped to help enhance traction and interlocked to help maintain tread stability while cornering. […]February 27, 2020BusinessMirrorEye wins truck writers award for technical achievementStoneridge’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System replaces traditional glass mirrors on Class 8 trucks with a five-camera, three monitor system.February 27, 2020ProductsVCC’s LED indicator lightVCC’s CL Series is an ultra-rugged steady LED indicator light designed with a prominent bezel and a robust bright nickel-plated brass housing to handle high-vibration environments. It is suitable for front-panel installation for signaling, automation and control, main power indication, maintenance and warning indication. The light is assembled to allow waterproof mounting in heavy-duty applications […]February 27, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 27: CVSA details roadside Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse checksEligibility information for drivers who failed a drug test is accessible via law enforcement lookup tools, and drivers as of April 1 will be placed out of service if found to be operating before cleared for duty. A trucking company employee was sentenced to jail time over emissions violations.February 27, 2020BusinessCommentary: Entry-level driver training rule delayed: Now what?If you're a fleet or training provider, take these next steps to prepare for the implementation of the ELDT rule in 2022 while you have the time. Details here.February 26, 2020BusinessEaton upgrades its IntelliConnect remote diagnostic platformIntelliConnect remote diagnostics provides users with customized delivery of information through email alerts.February 26, 2020BusinessNavistar rolling out new online parts ordering platform, expands Fleetrite lineNavistar says there are currently eight Fleetrite stores open with plans to develop 10 stores in 2020.February 26, 2020Previous PagePage 54 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedTrucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, tariffs will only apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.RegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
