CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessIndicators: Dry van freight ticked up in July, tariffs could alter seasonal rates trendsThough dry van freight volume ticked upward in July, rates fell — in line with seasonal trends, as shippers lose urgency to move loads quickly. However, says DAT analyst Peggy Dorf, the announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports beginning Sept. 1 could disrupt typical late-summer freight patterns.August 12, 2019BusinessCrime report: Fleet owners plead guilty to falsifying recordsAction in six trucking-related crimes – including CDL testing schemes, medical exam fraud, household goods moving fraud and falsification of safety records– has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.August 12, 2019BusinessNew diesel regs for maritime shippers could impact U.S. truck freight, diesel pricesThough the tighter regulations for maritime shippers likely will put upward pressure on diesel prices, the bigger impact for the U.S. trucking industry could be their impact on geographic freight patterns.August 9, 2019BusinessDaimler Trucks creates customer experience divisionThe new CX organization will lead future transformative efforts across the DTNA business, including Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit Diesel for new truck sales, used truck acquisitions, and aftermarket service.August 8, 2019BusinessFMCSA effectively shuts down trucker after fatal crashA Missouri-based trucker was driving in a work zone along I-465 eastbound in Indianapolis on July 14 when his truck, traveling faster than the posted speed limit, hit a line of cars. Two young children and their mother were killed, and seven others were hospitalized.August 8, 2019Business11 first-year drivers named finalists in Trucking’s Top Rookie contestThe winner receives $10,000, a plaque and a package of prizes. Ten other finalists will each receive $1,000, a plaque and prizes.August 8, 2019BusinessUnannounced brake inspection spree leads to 1,600 trucks placed out of serviceThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced commercial vehicle inspectors conducted 10,358 inspections across the U.S. and Canada and sidelined 1,667 (16.1%) of those trucks.August 8, 2019BusinessMicrodea releases new imaging platform, OriginOrigin allows companies to bill customers the same day that loads are delivered by drivers capturing trip documents with a mobile app.August 7, 2019ProductsFairbanks Scales’ low-profile truck scaleFairbanks Scales’ Talon Low Profile Truck Scale is suited for replacing older scales reaching the end of their service life. The Talon is designed for easy installation at sites with little clearance underneath where foundations cannot be modified. They can be ordered to fit existing scales and are available in 60-, 70- and 80-foot sizes. […]August 7, 2019BusinessNikola lands $1.7M grant to advance fuel cell researchThe joint grant was funded by the US Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Transportation Office under the recently announced FY19 Commercial Trucks and Off-Road Applications FOA.August 7, 2019Previous PagePage 83 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.
