CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessSwift ordered to pay CRST $15 million for recruiting drivers under contractA jury has ruled that Swift Transportation owes CRST Expedited more than $15 million for recruiting freshly licensed truck drivers who were locked into 10-month employment contracts with CRST.August 2, 2019BusinessIndicators: Shippers Conditions sharply improve, spot rates flat, trucking revenues soared in ’18Shippers conditions are often an inverse of conditions for carriers, meaning May’s Trucking Conditions Index, likely to be released soon, will indicate deterioration in conditions for carriers. Also: Per-mile rates on the spot market were mostly flat in July, and trucking revenues in 2018 jumped to nearly $800 billion.August 2, 2019BusinessFledgling highway bill advances in SenateA Senate committee in the past week introduced what’s being billed as the “most substantial highway legislation in history” — a five-year, $278 billion package to succeed 2015’s FAST Act. However, absent from the bill currently are two key elements: Funding mechanisms and policies.August 2, 2019BusinessNavistar service partnership with Love’s, Speedco now liveThe companies have spent the last four months traveling the country with six training trailers, putting more than 1,000 technicians through classroom, online and hands-on training to ensure customers have a consistent experience whether going to a Love’s, Speedco or International Truck dealer.August 1, 2019BusinessKenworth names new general managerKevin Baney has been named general manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar vice president, the company announced Thursday.August 1, 2019BusinessTruck Gear by Line-X’s floor linersTruck Gear by Line-X’s Floor Liners are made of specially engineered rubberized plastic to help protect truck interiors, clothing and shoes from messes. The plastic is made to be softer to the touch, durable and comfortable on feet and hands and to eliminate deformation in extreme temperatures. The liners are laser-measured for specific truck models […]July 31, 2019ProductsTE Connectivity’s power connectorsTE Connectivity’s Deutsch DTSK power connectors are designed for a variety of rugged, sealed applications. The heavy-duty single-pole thermoplastic connectors accept size Ø8mm contacts that are rated up to 125 amps and are engineered to withstand harsh conditions in trucking, busing, agricultural, mining, construction and marine applications. Designed with ease of use and simplicity in […]July 31, 2019ProductsSnap-on’s Snap Ring PliersSnap-on’s SRPCR Series Snap Ring Pliers have a push-button convertible design that offers speed and precision, allowing technicians to easily switch between internal and external rings, while longer 45- and 90-degree jaws facilitate easier access to hard-to-reach retaining rings on transmissions, AC compression clutches, starters and turbochargers. The pliers also are suited for installing and […]July 31, 2019BusinessJason Cannon named CCJ EditorJason Cannon named new editor of CCJ. Learn more about Jason Cannon's history with Commercial Carrier Journal and other Randall-Reilly publications here.July 30, 2019ProductsDenso’s pad-mount alternatorThe Denso PowerEdge 24PE facilitates a compact lightweight alternator with rectangular segment conductor technology and more. Details here on CCJ.July 30, 2019Previous PagePage 85 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
