CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessCustom Kenworth W990 begins cross-country journey transporting U.S. Capitol Christmas TreeA customized Kenworth W990 has started its journey of carrying the 55th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.November 7, 2019BusinessLanehub adds new features to improve freight matching partnershipsLanehub added shipment-level detail for reviewing matches, up-to-date lane data, and ledger-like technology to track revenue sharing benefits.November 6, 2019BusinessIndicators: Spot rates slid in October while trucking employment ralliedAccording to Truckstop.com, flatbed rates, reefer rates, and dry van rates fell in October while the trucking industry added 1,300 payroll jobs in October.November 6, 2019BusinessVIPAR Heavy Duty unloads new parts ordering platformThe new platform manages heavy duty parts orders in the aftermarket with a three-part digital ecosystem: PARTSPHERE OMS, PARTSPHERE PIM, and PARTSPHERE CLOUD.November 5, 2019BusinessHeating fuel shortage prompts FMCSA emergency declaration in MidwestWinter conditions in the Midwest has resulted in a shortage of heating fuel in a number of states has prompted federal authorities to suspend certain trucking regulations for drivers hauling heating fuels into the affected states.November 5, 2019BusinessCarrier costs, led by driver pay and fuel, surged in 2018According to ATRI's annual survey of carrier spending, fuel costs rose 6.5 cents a mile last year on average and spending on driver wages rose 3.9 cents a mile.November 5, 2019ProductsThermo King’s TRU with telematicsEngineered for reduced engine runtime, the Thermo King T-90 Series is integrated with TracKing telematics hardware and much more. Details here on CCJ.November 5, 2019BusinessLearn how to turn your maintenance shop into a profit center at CCJ Solutions SummitThis year's CCJ Solutions Summit will offer a session titled “Setting Up Shop: How to Turn Your Maintenance Department Into a Profit Center”. Details here.November 4, 2019ProductsPhillips’ cable clampPhillips’ multi-functional Qwik-Clamp is designed for securing hoses or cables to any support system between a tractor and trailer. It converts from a 1-, 2 or 3-hose holder to a cable clamp for the company’s 3-In-1 by removing an insert. The clamp’s secure draw latch is engineered to create a positive lock, keeping up to […]November 4, 2019ProductsTechnaxx’s transmitter, wireless chargerTechnaxx’s FMT1200BT FM Transmitter offers audio streaming via the vehicle’s radio, hands-free Bluetooth functionality and high-speed wireless charging. The device has overvoltage protection and temperature control and has two LED lights for charging indication. Its clamp construction requires only one hand to get any smartphone attached or detached, and the flexible goose-neck and suction cup […]November 1, 2019Previous PagePage 67 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
