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Cargo backlog at West Coast ports could take months to clear, analysts say
Port congestion ramped up during the final months of negotiations between port workers and port managers, and some experts say the backlog could take six months to clear.
March 5, 2015
Business
Utilimaster debuts Velocity walk-in van built on Ford chassis
Click here to read all of CCJâs coverage of Work Truck Show news. Utilimaster Corporation Tuesday unveiled March 4 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., a new fuel-efficient walk-in van called the Velocity. John Forbes, president of Utilimaster, says the van offers a walk-in van capability on a Euro van chassis. Forbes says [âŚ]
March 5, 2015
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Work Truck Show roundup: News and announcements from NTEAâs annual medium-duty show
CCJ is covering the Work Truck Show this week in Indianapolis, Ind., where truck, engine and components makers are announcing new products and services. Below are links to all of CCJâs coverage of the Work Truck Show news. Theyâre in chronological order, and new links will be posted as new stories come in: [gttable cols=ââ]Utilimaster [âŚ]
March 4, 2015
Business
Goodyear unveils roadside service smartphone app, new fuel-efficient steer tire
The Fuel Max LHS complements the Fuel Max LHD G505D, Goodyearâs fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire, introduced in October. The new Smart Tech app is designed to add efficiency to its roadside service programs and to provide the driver, the fleet and dealer personnel immediate access to the progress of a service call.
March 4, 2015
Business
Carriersâ top concerns for 2015: No. 4 â Freight pricing
Falling from the #2 spot in last yearâs outlook survey, freight pricing remains a leading concern for carriers heading into 2015.
March 4, 2015
Business
CCJâs 2015 Economic Outlook: Indicators look strong, but driver availability, regulatory drag lead fleetsâ 2015 concerns
Despite the uniform optimism from analysts and favorable indicators, carrier sentiment about prospects for 2015 swings wildly, according to open-ended responses to CCJâs 2015 Economic Outlook survey. Here is a look at the top four concerns for carriers heading into 2015.
March 4, 2015
Business
Carriersâ top concerns for 2015: No. 3 â Maintenance costs
As fleets continue to shorten their equipment trade cycles, there are immediate gains in maintenance savings, but eventual maintenance costs on todayâs more complex and technology-laden truck models will rise as those trucks age.
March 4, 2015
Business
Carriersâ top concerns for 2015: No. 2 â Regulations
After a couple of years of hyperactive regulatory activity coming out of Washington, the trucking industry is hoping for a quieter year in 2015.
March 4, 2015
Business
International announces electronic upgrades for medium-duty DuraStar, WorkStar
International Trucks announced that it is taking its onboard computing capabilities to the next level in its vocational truck line.
March 4, 2015
Business
Mercedes unveils the Metris, the companyâs latest commercial van
Metris will arrive at U.S. dealers in October, and is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to Mercedesâ Vito, which will remain the mid-size commercial van for all other global markets.
March 4, 2015
Business
Carriers mostly against FMCSAâs insurance increase rule, while some favor raising liability minimums
More than 2,000 comments were submitted on FMCSAâs solicitation for input from trucking industry stakeholders and the public at large on a potential rule to up the minimum about of liability insurance trucking companies must legally carry. Hereâs a sample.
March 4, 2015
Business
Freightliner names Indianapolis inaugural âHardest Working Cityâ
Freightliner Trucks named the Work Truck Showâs host city, Indianapolis, Ind., as its first âHardest Working Cityâ honoree March 4, with the announcement coming at the show itself.
March 4, 2015
Business
CSA bill aims to remove âdark cloudâ over carrier hiring
Broker group TIA says the bill could remove the stigma among shippers and brokers, the general public and the courts that CSA is a proper tool to use when hiring carriers. It instead would direct shippers and brokers to other hiring criteria.
March 4, 2015
Business
Northeast Florida welcomes first public-access CNG station
amp Trillium LLC, a joint venture between ampCNG and TrilliumCNG, and Champion Brands Incorporated celebrated the grand opening of the first public access compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station in northeast Florida. The new 24-7 station in Jacksonville, Fla., will feature Trillium CNGâs HY-C fast-fill hydraulic intensifier compressor. The new station supports the regionâs quest [âŚ]
March 3, 2015
Business
Final Rule to mandate electronic logging devices again slated for Sept. 30, DOT announces
In a departure from a report issued in mid-February, the Department of Transportation has changed its expected publication date for a Final Rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices, according to a supplemental report issued by the DOT last week.
March 3, 2015
Business
Navistar reports $42M first quarter net loss in big year-over-year gain
Navistar International Corporation reported March 3 a $42 million net loss for the first quarter of the 2015 fiscal year â big gains from the companyâs $248 million loss in 2014âs first quarter and its $619 million net loss for the 2014 fiscal year.
March 3, 2015
Business
Bendix announces new headquarters facility
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will construct a new headquarters in Northeast Ohio, expected to be within a 20-mile radius of its current Elyria location, the company announced today. Bendix is the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies for commercial vehicles. The date for groundbreaking [âŚ]
March 3, 2015
Business
Kenworth announces extended medium duty warranty program
Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial announce a 2015 Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial. Kenworth customers may receive a 2-year / 200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks. PACCAR Financial rates [âŚ]
March 3, 2015
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