CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessBolt Express acquires expeditorBolt Express CEO Guy Sanderson said the acquisition, the terms of which are not being disclosed, facilitates the company’s plans for future growth and should also offer improvements to fleet utilization.February 3, 2020BusinessHot Shot’s Secret’s 10W-30 synthetic diesel engine oilHot Shot’s Secret’s Green Diamond Fleet Full Synthetic Group III/Group IV Engine Oil now is available in a 10W-30 blend formulated for diesel engines that experience extreme temperatures, heavy loads, stop-and-go operations and high airborne particulates. The oil is suited for diesel-powered light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as agriculture, construction and industrial equipment, […]January 30, 2020BusinessVolkswagen’s truck unit Traton makes $2.9 billion cash offer to buy Navistar InternationalNavistar confirmed in a statement that the offer has been made, but that it has yet to decide whether to accept it.January 30, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Jan. 31: Three recalls affect Autocar, Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; trucking crime reportThree recalls announced in January by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration include more than 5,800 Autocar, Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Updates to four trucking-related crimes, including falsified medical exams, HHG moving fraud, a CDL testing scheme and more.January 30, 2020BusinessDaily dispatch, Jan. 30: Supreme Court order allows PA toll increases; FMCSA considering another request for mirrorless trucks systemThe Supreme Court has decided to not hear OOIDA’s case against the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s increasing tolls, effectively ending the lawsuit. Bosch and Mekra Lang have petitioned FMCSA for a waiver to allow their digital mirror system to be used on trucks in the U.S.January 30, 2020BusinessRoadrunner sells warehousing division to C.H. Robinson for $225M as fleet continues downsizingRoadrunner Transportation Systems (No. 31 in the CCJ Top 250), trying to right the ship amid lingering financial struggles, announced Tuesday it is selling its warehousing subsidiary Prime Distribution Services to broker C.H. Robinson in a $225 million cash deal.January 29, 2020ProductsDenso’s aftermarket lineupDenso’s latest heavy-duty aftermarket parts include:  Starters and alternators: First Time Fit starters and alternators provide wide coverage for Class 8 and medium-duty trucks, school buses, package-delivery vehicles and construction, agricultural and industrial equipment.  Spark plugs for natural gas engines: Two new part numbers have been added to the company’s line of spark […]January 28, 2020ProductsMinimizer’s floor mats for medium-duty PetesMinimizer’s custom molded floor mats now are available for Peterbilt’s medium-duty trucks. Four floor mat kits cover Model 337 and 348 trucks for model years 2010-20. The durable floor mats are laser-measured to facilitate an exact fit, and their tray system features a raised edge that keeps everything on the mat. Minimizer, www.minimizer.comJanuary 28, 2020BusinessInspectors set annual Roadcheck spree for MayDuring the 72-hour ramp-up in enforcement, inspectors will include a special focus on “driver requirements” — CDLs, medical cards, seat belts, records of duty status, ELD compliance and more.January 27, 2020ProductsEaton’s expanded clutch portfolioEaton expanded its Advantage Automated Series clutches for automated transmissions. The portfolio now includes the Eaton Cummins Endurant, Eaton UltraShift Plus, Detroit DT12, Mack mDrive and Volvo I-Shift. The clutches feature a clutch bracket with a hardened steel pivot ring engineered to better sustain loads throughout the clutch’s life, with larger spring fingers for enhanced […]January 27, 2020Previous PagePage 58 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.
