CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCCJ Symposium to tackle fleet cybersecurity, controlling insurance costs, leveraging data and moreThe event will be held at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham. Early registration is available through April 1. Among topics discussed at this year’s event are how to cap insurance costs, best practices in driver employment screening, cybersecurity, using data to drive productivity and more.February 22, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 21: Connecticut governor hits brakes on trucks-only toll planConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont in a press conference Wednesday announced he’s going to back off on pushing for trucks-only tolls in the state, at least for now, while state lawmakers continue to put off voting on the issue.February 21, 2020ProductsContinental’s heavy regional tiresContinental’s 19.5-inch Conti HSR+ heavy steer and Conti HDR+ heavy drive regional tires are suited for Class 4 trucks in on-/off-road applications such as utility where traction and high on-road mileage are needed. The durable tires use a cap/base tread compound designed to enhance cut-and-chip performance and have a retreadable casing. The HSR+ is available […]February 20, 2020ProductsPhillips’ smart trailer noseboxPhillips has enhanced its QBox trailer wire management nosebox system to now include its Permalogic feature designed to manage power to the trailer dome lamps at the 7-way connection. With Permalogic, the possibility of leaving the lamps on is eliminated by either manually switching the dome lamps on and off on the QBox, stepping on […]February 20, 2020BusinessCarrier bankruptcies: Industry in distress or closures that catch headlines?Many carriers in 2018 reaped the benefits of strong rates and tight capacity, but 2019 closed on a much different note and the return to normal over in that time has been difficult for some fleets, leading to high-profile closures, layoffs and leaner profits.February 20, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 20: G.W. Bridge tops list of country’s worst freight bottlenecksATRI unveiled its “2020 Top Truck Bottleneck List,” which is led by the I-95 and State Route 4 interchange at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Knight-Swift will lead the pilot program of DAT’s Book Now one-touch freight booking feature.February 20, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 19: Knight-Swift adds Truckstop.com’s Book It Now to freight network; fuel prices continue downward trendThe brokerage arm of Knight-Swift Transportation has reached an agreement with Truckstop.com to bring the freight-matching platform’s Book It Now into the fleet’s freight network. The national average price for diesel fell another two cents to $2.89 per gallon across the country.February 19, 2020ProductsOptronics’ darkened LED lampsOptronics’ Smoke-Lens LED Lamps feature darkened lenses that help them blend into a vehicle’s body contours, presenting a clean, noninvasive and stylish look. The lineup includes 6-inch oval and 4-inch round stop, tail, turn lamps, a 6-inch oval backup lamp and a ¾-inch PC-rated clearance marker lamp. The company also offers a 20-inch Smoke-Lens version […]February 18, 2020BusinessIndicators: ‘Dramatic highs, lows’ for freight activity and rates in January, says DATSpot market truckload rates got off to a strong start in January, says DAT in its monthly Truckload Volume Index report. But rates quickly chilled in the middle of the month, with prices for dry van and refrigerated loads dipping from December — despite increased volumes.February 18, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 18: AMX acquires reefer fleet; ATA seeks input on driver payAlabama Motor Express announced last week it is acquiring the assets of Powell Transportation Solutions and its affiliates, a trucking firm specializing in refrigerated freight. ATA is seeking feedback from fleets of all sizes about their driver compensation programs for its annual driver compensation survey report.February 18, 2020Previous PagePage 55 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
