CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessIndicators: Trucking sheds payroll jobs for the 3rd straight monthThe trucking industry cut its employment figures again in September for the third consecutive month. Get more details on the trucking employment numbers on CCJ.October 9, 2019BusinessWashington’s break laws the latest to come under scrutiny by FMCSAThe FMCSA is considering to exempt carriers from compliance of Washington's law that requires trucking companies to provide breaks for drivers. Details on CCJ.October 9, 2019ProductsEnerSys’ Odyssey Battery Shop ChargersEnerSys’ battery shop chargers are made specifically to safely charge absorbed glass mat and traditional flooded lead acid batteries. Learn more here on CCJ.October 8, 2019BusinessPrometeon’s regional vocational tire linePrometeon's Nextroad brand tire line for regional applications is available in three different sizes and offers enhanced traction in all weather conditions.October 8, 2019BusinessOmnitracs, SkyBitz to integrate tractor-trailer devicesThrough the partnership, Omnitracs and SkyBitz plan to integrate tractor-trailer devices that provide analytics and automation for fleet management. More here.October 7, 2019ProductsCitgard now available at Pilot Flying J Truck CareBoth Citgard 600 15W-40 and Citgard 700 Synthetic Blend 10W-30 lubricants are now available for purchase at all Pilot Flying J Truck Care locations.October 7, 2019BusinessWestern Express expands use of E-Smart ADASThe ADAS software/firmware manages the maximum truck speed for any posted speed limit and uses geofencing to protect drivers from high risk locations like low bridges by restricting the allowed speed as it approaches the bridge.October 6, 2019BusinessLuma recognized with Stevie Award for driver training programLuma Brighter Learning was named a finalist in the Company of the Year category for the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.October 4, 2019BusinessIndicators: Spot rates rosier in SeptemberSpot market rates in September mostly rallied from August, positive news amid an otherwise rough 2019 for spot rates and in line with typical seasonal spot market trends.October 3, 2019BusinessFleets, drivers can now register for accounts in CDL Drug/Alcohol ClearinghouseStarting Jan. 6, 2020, carriers will be required to query the database for all driver hires, as well as once a year for existing drivers.October 3, 2019Previous PagePage 72 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
