CCJ Staff (CCJ)ProductsPolygon’s composite tubing for fifth wheelsPolygon’s PolySlide Composite Tubing for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders is designed to replace metallic material in a variety of cylinder applications such as fifth-wheel actuation. Supplied as a cylinder tube ready for customer assembly or as fully engineered cylinder assembly, the tubing is made of continuous filament-wound glass fiber and polymer resins that combine together […]March 4, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 4: Daimler launching customer testing fleet of battery-electric trucksDaimler customers will soon begin testing the battery-electric eCascadia and eM2 106 in real-world applications. CRST has acquired NAL Group to expand its final mile offerings. A trucking company owner was sentenced for operating trucks without a license. A Texas DPS employee pleaded guilty to a CDL testing scheme.March 4, 2020BusinessWilson Logistics, Diamond Transportation System drivers win $25k in Driver of the Year contestsDon Lewis, a company driver for Wilson Logistics, and Kevin Kocmich, an owner-operator with Diamond Transport System, have been named 2019’s top drivers at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida.March 4, 2020BusinessCommentary: Maintenance data and more needed to determine optimal asset life cycleAnalyzing your fleet maintenance data allows you to operate your trucking business assets at the most optimal life cycle. More information here on CCJ.March 4, 2020BusinessVanair debuts new line up of jump startersVanair Manufacturing has debuted its new Start-All Jump Pack series of portable jump starters. All Start-All models provide safety features including reverse polarity, low-voltage protection, short circuit overheat protection, and over-discharge protection. Integrated heavy-duty cables with large metal clamps for maximum safety and protection are included on all models. The Start-All Jump Pack series is […]March 3, 2020BusinessProper records, required by federal law, can also protect your fleet against costly litigationShould litigation arise, you can protect your fleet by following FSLA recordkeeping requirements and ensuring proper corporate policies. Learn more on CCJ.March 3, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, March 3: FMCSA holding Truck Safety Summit in D.C.FMCSA is hosting a Truck Safety Summit on March 19 in Washington, D.C., at DOT headquarters. BestPass has added a toll by plate service to its toll payment consolidation service. West Michigan International was named 2019 Dealer of the Year by International Truck.March 3, 2020BusinessGoing to market: Nikola eyes public NASDAQ listing via tie up with acquisition companyNikola Corporation announced Tuesday morning that the company has entered into a definitive agreement with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, that once closed will see the hydrogen and battery electric truck maker listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker NKLA.March 3, 2020BusinessSolar liftgate, pallet jack charging systemGoPower added a 600-watt commercial vehicle solar kit to its liftgate and pallet jack solar charging line at last week at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The 600-watt kit features a dual charging kit, six flexible solar panels and wiring harness. GoPower says the kit is designed to provide a […]March 2, 2020BusinessDaily 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, 2020Previous PagePage 55 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