CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCarriers seize on conditions for cheap capacity as trucking acquisitions ramp upFor the past 18 months, larger trucking companies have been acquiring smaller fleets due to the market conditions in the trucking industry. Details on CCJ.February 7, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 10: Cargo theft volume increased, average loss value dropped in 2019According to SensiGuard, there were 703 cargo thefts recorded in 2019 with an average loss value of $118,396, representing a 17% uptick in volume and a 22% decrease in value when compared to 2018. The FreightWeb brokerage has launched a ‘partial truckload’ service connecting shippers with carriers that can haul between six and 20 pallets.February 7, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 7: EFS, Fleet One fuel cards back online after outageEFS and Fleet One fuel cards are back online after an outage earlier this week. Border Patrol agents busted two truck drivers attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants into the U.S., and another driver for attempting to smuggle drugs across the border.February 7, 2020ProductsMagnum’s radar-compliant moose bumpersMagnum’s latest Four Post Moose Bumpers for the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Peterbilt Model 579 and Volvo VNL are built to be radar-compliant with the OEMs’ collision avoidance systems. The bumpers are made of 6061-T6 aluminum for increased strength and improved protection around the headlight and fender area in the event of an off-center impact. […]February 6, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 6: Diesel prices fall to lowest mark in over two yearsDuring the week ending Feb. 3, the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel was $2.956, the lowest since the week ending Dec. 25, 2017.February 6, 2020BusinessCommentary: As trucking’s demographics change, fleets need to evolveThe population of truck drivers in our country is more diverse than it has ever been before, says Tim Hindes, CEO of Stay Metrics. Carriers should work to diversify their non-driving workforce and build a “relationship-centered” culture.February 5, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 5: Trucking company owners ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5M; HHG mover pleads guilty to racketeering schemeTrucking company owners were ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5 million in wire fraud scheme profits. Meritor is supplying the powertrains for Peterbilt’s heavy-duty electric trucks. A Florida-based HHG mover pleaded guilty to racketeering charges.February 5, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 4: TCA names 20 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’; New York eyes steeper fines for oversized trucksThe Truckload Carriers Association, in partnership with CarriersEdge, has announced the 2020 Best Fleets to Drive For. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced as part of his 2021 budget proposal a measure that increases the penalties on truckers entering restricted parkways near New York City.February 4, 2020ProductsGoodyear’s expanded Fuel Max RTD lineupThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced it is launching three new sizes for its Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) tire line. In the second quarter, all six Fuel Max RTD sizes will be available at original equipment (OE) and at Goodyear authorized dealers. The Fuel Max RTD line currently is available in OE […]February 3, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Feb. 3: Driver training rule delay comments open Tuesday; Split-sleeper berth waiver sought for team driversMcKee Foods Transportation is petitioning FMCSA for an extension of a waiver allowing its team drivers to split their sleeper berth time into two periods totaling 10 hours. Kenworth Mid Atlantic opened a new facility in Westminster, Maryland.February 3, 2020Previous PagePage 57 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.
