CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessVolvo Trucks, Samsung announce battery power tie-upVolvo Group and Samsung SDI are partnering to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks and strengthen electromobility capabilities in trucking.July 18, 2019BusinessLandstar awards driver with 2020 Kenworth in annual giveawayEach year, Landstar gives away a truck, including all registration fees and taxes, to one of its Million Mile Safe Driver independent owner-operators.July 18, 2019BusinessPennsylvania Turnpike tolls set to increase again in 2020Toll prices on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase for the 12th consecutive year in 2020 with a 6% increase. Details on CCJ.July 18, 2019BusinessCheck out new products on display at GATS next monthNew and current trucking products including ELDs, telematics systems, equipment for trucks, products for drivers and more will be on display at GATS next month.July 18, 2019BusinessATA: Turnover rates in first quarter present ‘muddled picture’ of driver marketThe turnover rate at large truckload fleets in the first quarter was 83% and smaller truckload carriers rate fell to 73%. More information here on CCJ.July 17, 2019BusinessVirtual training tool uses ‘augmented reality’ to aid techs, fleetsDesign Interactive has revamped its virtual reality tech training program by allowing technicians to train anytime and anywhere with their mobile device.July 17, 2019ProductsVMAC’s air compressor for 2019 Cummins-powered Ram trucksCummins, Inc.The new VMAC air compressor is designed for Cummins diesel engines in 2019 Ram trucks. Learn more about the rotary-screw air compressor on CCJ today.July 17, 2019BusinessTrailer orders continue free fallAccording to data from FTR, trailer orders are down 53 percent in June from last month and 70 percent from last year. More details on CCJ.July 16, 2019BusinessOrbcomm ensures ELD product is compliant with third party validationOrbcomm's Pro-400 fleet management solution is verified to be fully compliant with the ELD mandate by PIT Group. More information here on CCJ.July 16, 2019BusinessTransplace to give customers free track-and-traceTransplace has announced its partnership with Descartes MacroPoint to offer real-time freight visibility to its customers at no cost. More details on CCJ.July 16, 2019Previous PagePage 89 of 2863Next PageTop StoriesHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedTrucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA dodge more taxes. Tariffs apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.RegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'BusinessThe cost of fleet compliance failuresBusinessCargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered
