CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessRoadrunner 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, 2020ProductsEaton’s expanded PTO portfolioEaton expanded its mobile power-takeoff (PTO) portfolio to include two additional Bezares PTO units: the Bezares 95X series four-bolt rear-mounted PTO for the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant 12-speed automated transmission, and the Bezares 120X PTO for the Detroit DT12 automated transmission. The 95X series, the lightest and most compact rear-countershaft PTO for Endurant […]January 27, 2020ProductsLarson’s LED inspection headlampLarson’s VPLHL-LEDC-75 LED Inspection Handlamp is built to handle wet locations and has no ballast for less weight. The waterproof, vapor-proof handheld drop light produces 1,050 lumens of colored light – including blue, red, green, amber and white – and features a rubberized, insulated handle for a secure grip, a stainless-steel wire guard enclosure to […]January 27, 2020BusinessHackers want your fleet’s data: Here’s why, and best practices for warding off cyber attacksFleets in recent months have reported malicious software attacks that have cost some millions of dollars. Here’s why fleets are a growing risk for cyber attacks — and what your fleet can do to protect itself.January 24, 2020BusinessWaymo set to test autonomous truck tech in TexasThe company’s Chrysler Pacificas will be trailed by its big rigs, which won’t be loaded with freight.January 23, 2020BusinessVideo telematics market: 25% of new Lytx clients in 2019 switchedIn an increasingly crowded video telematics market, Lytx announced that nearly 25% of its new customers in 2019 were fleets who switched from using another video solution.January 22, 2020Previous PagePage 60 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
