CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDart Transit commemorates 85 years with podcast seriesDart’s Driving Through History series has interviews organized into 15 podcast segments on particular themes and topics.November 26, 2019BusinessuShip teams up with Etsy for delivery of large, bulky itemsShipping marketplace uShip recently teamed up with Etsy to offer shop owners a convenient way to ship large and bulky items.November 26, 2019BusinessCummins the latest to impose layoffs, will cut 2,000 in coming monthsDiesel engine manufacturer Cummins has said it will lay off around 2,000 employees in response to market conditions. A company spokesperson says the layoffs are expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2020.November 24, 2019BusinessIndicators: Manufacturing slowdown dials back tonnage, but uptick expectedTruck tonnage, a monthly measure of freight demand issued by the American Trucking Associations, dipped slightly in October from September, though tonnage was up from the same month last year.November 22, 2019ProductsWebasto’s commercial vehicle battery systemWebasto’s Commercial Vehicle Battery System is designed for total scalability and configuration flexibility. Each battery pack has 35 kWh of energy, and up to 10 packs can be used for a combined 350 kWh. With 400- and 800-volt versions available, the plug-and-play system can be configured via the vehicle interface box, which is the master […]November 20, 2019ProductsAmetek VIS’ dashboard displayAmetek VIS’ 10GX-100 is the latest custom dashboard instrument display in its C-COM line. The unit has a 10.1-inch touchscreen display designed for multiple camera views from analog or ethernet inputs at a 1280×800 resolution, providing an HMI to monitor and control multiple aspects. The compact rugged design is built for heavy-duty applications with a […]November 19, 2019BusinessLinden Bulk keeps insurance rates flat with video safety programDuring a pilot program with SmartDrive, Linden experienced a 55% improvement in its SmartDrive Safety Score while maintaining nearly 100% coaching performance.November 19, 2019ProductsMinimizer’s 50-inch toolboxMinimizer’s 50-inch toolbox is designed to provide additional space for more and larger tools and is made from a proprietary material that resists rust, corrosion, cracking and paint decay. The toolbox comes in six standard colors – black, red, white, silver, yellow and granite – and is available in chest and underbody styles. Minimizer, www.minimizer.comNovember 19, 2019ProductsASA Electronics’ blind spot detection systemASA Electronics’ Voyager VBSD3 Blind Spot Detection System is designed to increase driver awareness by detecting vehicles and other obstructions in the blind zone of the vehicle as well as rear cross traffic. When an object is detected in the blind zone, the driver will be alerted by an LED light beacon installed in the […]November 18, 2019BusinessLuma Brighter Learning’s driver training receives top Stevie awardInstructional design and learning company Luma's DRIVE FIRST training platform won a Gold Stevie Award in the Company of the Year, Best New Product category.November 18, 2019Previous PagePage 65 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesBusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresCompliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.BusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recoveredTrucksTrump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty taxTrucksTest driving Volvo's all new VNLMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport Company
