CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessPrePass 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, 2019BusinessFMCSA hosting listening session on proposed hours changes at GATSAttendees at the Great American Trucking Show later this week will have the opportunity to chime in on the recently proposed hours of service changes, check out new-model trucks, learn more about the transition from automatic on-board recording devices to electronic logs and more.August 19, 2019BusinessOhio-based FedEx Freight driver repeats as Bendix Grand Champion at National Truck Driving ChampionshipsThe American Trucking Associations announced that Scott Woodrome once again claimed the honors after he competed in the Twins division. He has been in the trucking industry for 25 years, 13 of which have been with FedEx Freight.August 19, 2019BusinessUber Freight debuts web portal, new app interfaceThe company says the web portal was a feature requested by larger fleets in the Uber Freight network.August 19, 2019BusinessMack Trucks debuts connected vehicle service, expands Noregon partnershipMack’s dynamic maintenance service further expands the partnership with Noregon, an IoT company specializing in connected vehicle solutions.August 19, 2019BusinessVolvo launches enhanced turbo compounding engineAlmost 300 million miles have been logged to validate the up to 8 percent fuel-savings benefits of first generation of turbo compounding engine since it was developed in 2017.August 19, 2019ProductsHarting’s electrical interfacesHarting’s Han ES Press HMC (High Mating Cycles) series of electrical interfaces are engineered for quick installation without tools and to be robust enough to be connected and disconnected multiple times. The contact inserts are equipped with a pretensioned cage clamp that is triggered by an actuator. If the actuator is pushed into the contact […]August 16, 2019Previous PagePage 84 of 2865Next PageTop StoriesBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firm
