CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessStrong trailer orders signal confidence in 2020 freight marketHigher October orders suggest the freight market will be decent in 2020, although down significantly from the expected record production volume of 2019.November 18, 2019ProductsShell’s engine oilsShell’s Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil is formulated to provide protection under the full range of pressures and temperatures in mobile natural gas engines, as well as diesel and gasoline engines. Also, the company’s Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil now is licensed for the API CK-4 service category […]November 15, 2019BusinessLast day to nominate drivers, owner-operators for Driver of the Year contests’ $25,000 cash prizesThe competition is intended to recognize drivers with strong safety records who’ve also improved the image of trucking and served their communities. The owner-operator award also recognizes business acumen.November 15, 2019ProductsLimitless Innovations’ phone mount/wireless chargerLimitless Innovations’ ChargeHub Phone Mount and Wireless Charger is designed for quick, easy installation by using the included air vent clip or dashboard/windshield mount with a universal suction cup. The wireless charging feature provides 10 watts of power to any compatible device, and the motorized arms are enabled with automatic phone detection to grip a […]November 14, 2019BusinessOwner-operators, backed by Calif. Trucking Association, file suit challenging IC testAlong with two independent owner-operators, the California Trucking Association is challenging the state's testing for independent contractors. Details on CCJ.November 14, 2019BusinessBrake inspection blitz sidelines 4,600 trucksThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week resulted in 4,626 out of service orders for brakes violations. Details here on CCJ.November 13, 2019BusinessTrimble combines vehicle display, gateway in DuoThe Trimble Duo is a ruggedized, fixed-mount device with an in-cab display and vehicle gateway in a single unit designed for the commercial trucking industry.November 12, 2019BusinessZonar launches grant assistance program for fleetsZonar's new grant assistance program is designed to help its fleet customers identify, secure, apply for and manage grant funding. More details on CCJ.November 12, 2019ProductsTruck-Lite’s rectangular LED headlightTruck-Lite’s heated 5-by-7-inch rectangular LED headlight (part no. 27455C) is designed to warm the lens consistently when temperatures dip below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and can be spec’d as part of a snowplow kit. The headlight is constructed of military-grade die-cast aluminum with a non-yellowing polycarbonate lens to help protect against damage from impact, roadside debris […]November 8, 2019BusinessCrime report: Trucking company owner sentenced for tax evasion, CDL examiner sentenced for scheme, moreAction in three trucking-related crimes – including a CDL testing scheme, household goods moving fraud and a trucking company owner sentenced for tax evasion – has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice.November 8, 2019Previous PagePage 66 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
