CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessWerner set to kick off electric truck test in CaliforniaWerner plans to have its 2019 Peterbilt electric truck on the road in California in 2020. Read all about the company's first electric truck program on CCJ.January 16, 2020BusinessDOT news: FMCSA allows mirrorless trucks, shuts down driver for alcohol violationsFMCSA granted a waiver to Vision Systems North America to allow the company’s mirrorless camera system to be used on trucks in the U.S. The agency also effectively shut down a Nevada-based trucker after violating an FMCSA order to cease operationsJanuary 16, 2020Business2020 rates outlook: Spot rates forecasted to stabilize, contract rates to ease lowerFTR analysts predict trucking spot market rates and contract rates to hold steady for 2020. Learn more about FTR's forecast for the trucking industry here.January 16, 2020ProductsChargePoint’s EV fleet charging stationsChargePoint’s CPF50 Level 2 Fleet Charging Stations are designed to provide electric vehicle fleet operators with energy management by lowering both installation and electricity costs with advanced tools such as panel sharing and scheduled charging, access control for permission to use the charging station, and fast charging speeds to get vehicles back on the road […]January 14, 2020ProductsHankook’s truck and bus radial tiresHankook’s latest truck and bus radial (TBR) tires, the regional-haul all-position all-season AH32 and long-haul drive-position wide-base e3 WiDE DL12, offer wider contact patches, enabling a higher tread volume. The AH32 features the company’s Innovation Mixing System (IMS) that helps strengthen the bonding force between the compound materials (carbon black and rubber) for a stronger […]January 13, 2020ProductsLucas Oil’s deposit control additiveLucas Oil’s Diesel Deep Clean diesel fuel detergent and deposit control additive is designed to keep injectors clean, maintaining good flow and free of plugging, and to be effective against carbonaceous deposits and internal injector deposits. The proprietary cleaning formula helps eliminate forced regens by removing soot and other particulate matter while stopping exhaust backpressure. […]January 13, 2020BusinessTips from the pros: Don’t rely on contracts to manage outside costsBrent Hilton shares tips about controlling outside commercial truck maintenance expenses by weighing the cost of maintenance contracts vs third-party solutions.January 13, 2020BusinessLytx gets new majority ownership from record investmentPermira, a global private equity firm, and co-investors entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lytx.January 10, 2020BusinessCourt grants final approval for Celadon to pay $4.6M in owed wages to driversA federal bankruptcy court on Friday stamped final approval on Celadon’s request to pay drivers at least partial compensation amidst its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.January 8, 2020ProductsFontaine debuts new Revolution tridemFontaine, a provider of platform trailers, introduced a three-axle all-aluminum Revolution dropdeck trailer that features air lift center and rear axles. “The new Revolution tridem gives our customers hauling versatility at the touch of a button,” said Ken Webb, vice president of dealer sales. “When you lift the rear axle, you get a front tandem […]January 7, 2020Previous PagePage 60 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.
