CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDOT dismisses allegations in Congress’ ethics investigation against ChaoDOT, in response to a Congressional inquiry into ethics concerns raised against Secretary Elaine Chao, says allegations that Chao has used her position at the DOT to benefit her family’s maritime shipping company are “simply false,” chalking the accusations up in part to misunderstandings about her family and their relationship.October 2, 2019ProductsWabco’s rear blind spot detection system for trailersWabco, a supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, last month launched TailGuard in North America. The rear blind spot detection system with active braking is designed for commercial trailers to help mitigate rearward collisions. Active braking is enabled when paired with […]October 2, 2019ProductsVMAC’s HVAC cooling systemVMAC’s HVAC Cooling System is designed to provide truck cab cooling with the engine off, reducing noisy idling, fuel consumption and operating costs while improving truck life with fewer engine operating hours and less engine wear. The system is engineered to integrate with the company’s Multifunction Power System, a 6-in-1 multipower system that includes a […]October 2, 2019ProductsMichelin announces price increase, expanded X Line Energy D availabilityMichelin North America increased prices up to 4.9% effective Dec. 1 for all North American Fleet Account customers for Michelin, BFGoodrich, Michelin Retread Technologies and Oliver brand products in the United States and Canada. The company also announced that its X Line Energy D tire, an ultra-low-rolling-resistance dual-drive line-haul tire in size 275/80R22.5, now is […]October 2, 2019BusinessPrometeon Tyre Group has new PRO Drive offering with GreenRoadPrometeon Tyre Group partnered with GreenRoad, a provider of fleet driver safety and performance, to enrich its fleet services with “PRO Drive.” More on CCJ.October 1, 2019BusinessDescartes Systems creates BI tool for product lineDescartes Analytics, uses Microsoft Power BI with Descartes standard integration, data models, dashboards and reporting templates. More details here on CCJ.October 1, 2019BusinessNew research shows top reasons drivers leave within 90 daysStay Metrics analyzed response data and text feedback from surveys completed by drivers to find reasons they leave in the first 90 days. Learn more on CCJ.October 1, 2019BusinessIndicators: Truck tonnage continued seesawing in AugustThe American Trucking Association index report shows that truck tonnage dipped in August following the jump in July. Learn more on Commercial Carrier Journal.October 1, 2019BusinessSmall number of Peterbilt, Autocar trucks recalled over steering issuesPeterbilt trucks and Autocar recently announced recalls for issues related to steering components. Learn more about the recalls on Commercial Carrier Journal.October 1, 2019BusinessRoadrunner cutting 450 jobs to downsize dry van segmentRoadrunner Transportation Systems (No. 31, CCJ Top 250) announced Monday it will downsize its dry van business due to a lack of profitability in the segment. In addition to dumping more than half of its dry van-focused tractors and trailers, the company says it will close five terminal locations and eliminate 450 positions — about 10 percent of the company’s workforce.October 1, 2019Previous PagePage 73 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
