CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessDescartes acquires BestTransport for $11.2MBestTransport.com is a cloud-based TMS provider focused on flatbed-intensive manufacturers and distributors.August 21, 2019BusinessCummins overhauls leadership as president, COO retiresCummins announced Wednesday that its President and COO, Rich Freeland, will retire after 40 years with the company. Tony Satterthwaite will succeed him.August 21, 2019BusinessIndicators: Truck tonnage soared in July“Tonnage in 2019 has been on a rollercoaster ride, plagued with large monthly swings, which continued in July as tonnage surged after falling significantly in May and June,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.August 21, 2019ProductsVoyager’s light bar cameraVoyager’s VCAHD140LB Light Bar Camera combines a rear light bar with an analog high-definition camera for one seamless installation with a single-pass wire entry and a surface-mount design. The camera is constructed with automotive-grade polycarbonate and is corrosion-resistant and waterproof. It uses high-performance color optics and IR low-light assist to capture a crisp, clear high-resolution […]August 20, 2019BusinessAppellate court tosses ruling that awarded fleet $31M in case against Navistar enginesTwo years after a jury ruled that Navistar, maker of International Trucks, owed Tennessee-based Milan Express more than $30 million over alleged defects of the company’s MaxxForce engine line, an appellate court has reversed the decision.August 20, 2019BusinessDrivewyze adds mountain corridor safety alerts to serviceDrivewyze will give in-cab alerts of upcoming brake check locations, show prompts to gear low and suggested maximum speeds down steep grades.August 19, 2019BusinessPrePass adds mountain alerts for I-70 in CO to mobile appThe new alerts notify truck drivers of steep grades, runaway truck ramps and brake-check sites along I-70. Read all about the additions to the app here.August 19, 2019BusinessVolvo Group subsidiary DEX Heavy Duty Parts opens new facility in OklahomaLocated on 25 acres, the 153,000 square-foot facility underwent a $5 million renovation and up-fitting to meet DEX’s needs.August 19, 2019ProductsTwo-Commas’ cargo door alert systemTwo-Commas’ Truck Door Minder is engineered to help ensure that cargo doors are secured before a truck departs. The device is designed to issue an alert via a warning system in the cab or through a Bluetooth-enabled device. The system is discreet and made for easy, fast installation. Two-Commas Co., www.truckdoorminder.comAugust 19, 2019ProductsLippert’s gel-infused foam truck mattressLippert’s Somnum Escape 10-inch gel-infused foam mattress is built to promote a comfortable and cool resting environment for truck drivers. Its Euro-top design features a 2-inch gel-infused foam top layer that rests upon a high-density 7-inch foam base to facilitate both support and cool comfort. The mattress’ quilted cover features a premium knit ticking with […]August 19, 2019Previous PagePage 80 of 2862Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
