CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDaily 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, 2020BusinessCarrier Transicold’s TRUs for box trucksCarrier Transicold has added three models to its next-generation Supra series of diesel-powered truck refrigeration units for small to large box trucks ranging from 10 to 28 feet in length. Joining the initial Supra S6 model are the S7, S8 and S9 models, all built for less weight and to deliver improved cooling capacities more […]February 17, 2020BusinessCommentary: Historical fleet assessment data may no longer be relevantWith technology ever-changing, the data you collect for your fleet may no longer be relevant once you complete your assessment. Details here on CCJ.February 17, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 14: Guilty plea in trucking school bribery case; be wary of cargo theft ring in IllinoisThe former owner of an Alabama trucking school pleaded guilty to bribing a CDL examiner for preferential treatment of his students taking CDL driving tests. Illinois DOT is warning those in the trucking industry of a cargo theft ring active at two rest areas along I-80.February 14, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 13: 2020 UCR fees finalized; R.I. wants to increase truck tolls; Kenworth teams with Meritor on battery-powered T680FMCSA has finalized the 2020 UCR fees for trucking companies. Rhode Island is asking for public input on a proposal to increase truck tolls at one of its gantries. Kenworth is partnering with Meritor for electric powertrains for its T680E battery-electric trucks.February 13, 2020ProductsWabash National’s Transcraft Eagle flatbed combo trailerWabash National’s re-engineered Transcraft Eagle flatbed combo trailer has new features for model year 2021 as well as new, edgy product badging and premium features that now come standard. In addition to a lighter-weight design, the Transcraft Eagle now offers more load securement versatility, a high standard beam rating to handle tough loads and additional […]February 13, 2020Previous PagePage 57 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureFMCSA is withholding $40,685,225 in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding from California.Business'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax
