CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDaimler Trucks puts its automated trucks on public roadsDaimler is testing out its automated trucks on public roads in Virginia after extensive testing and safety validation on a closed-loop track. Details on CCJ.September 9, 2019ProductsYokohama’s 712L certified for severe snow serviceYokohama Tire announced that the 712L, its new long-haul drive tire, meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service. All four sizes of the SmartWay-verified 712L – 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 – will carry the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall. “Applying the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol verifies the capabilities of […]September 9, 2019BusinessBest Fleets to Drive For contest nomination period open through end of OctoberTo be eligible, a trucking company must operate 10 or more tractor-trailers in the U.S. or Canada. TCA membership is not required. The top 20 finishers will be identified as Best Fleets to Drive For and will be announced in January. A “large” fleet and “small” fleet winner will be selected in March.September 6, 2019BusinessIn push to find footing, Celadon secures financing, hires former Swift CEO StockingCeladon announced last month it has hired former Swift CEO Richard Stocking as Chief Transformation Officer of its trucking division, with his role intended to lead the company’s turnaround efforts after both financial and legal struggles in recent years.September 6, 2019BusinessNew Mexico-based fleet to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to D.C.Artesia, New Mexico-based Wilbanks Trucking Services has been selected as the trucking company that will haul the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree across the country to Washington, D.C.September 6, 2019BusinessNikola nabs investments from Bosch, HanwhaBosch has been a partner for Nikola in the development of its heavy-duty vehicle fuel cell system and battery technology.September 5, 2019BusinessVolvo using 3D printing at its New River Valley truck plantAfter years of internal exploration with 3D printing technology and fine-tuning, Volvo says there are now more than 500 manufacturing tools and fixtures in use on the NRV shop floor produced using 3D printing.September 4, 2019BusinessVolvo introduces connected, dynamic maintenance serviceDynamic maintenance leverages intelligence from vehicle data analytics using enhanced software features from Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics systems, Volvo Trucks’ ASIST service communications platform, combined with Norgon’s Trip Vision Interface.September 4, 2019ProductsBridgestone’s Firestone trailer tireBridgestone’s Firestone FT492 single- and tandem-axle trailer tire for long- and regional-haul service is SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board-compliant and features a fuel-efficient tread design for low rolling resistance. The tire offers a wide tread footprint to promote even wear and retreadability and is designed to be paired with a Bandag retread to help […]September 4, 2019BusinessCase Construction, International Harvester parent leads new Nikola investment roundCNH Industrial will take a $250 million stake in Phoenix, Ariz.-based Nikola as the lead Series D investor.September 3, 2019Previous PagePage 77 of 2862Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
