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Traton’s $3.7B buyout of Navistar the latest highlight of the global nature of trucking
After nearly 10 months on the table, and with mutual interest surviving a global pandemic that saw truck orders slump to record lows for two consecutive months, Volkwagen’s commercial truck business, Traton, is set to acquire Navistar for nearly $3.7 billion.
October 16, 2020
Navistar counters Traton’s ‘best and final’ offer
Navistar’s offer Friday has the support of Navistar’s two largest shareholders.
October 16, 2020
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Don’t be the next carrier in the headlines for a bridge collapse — Here’s how to minimize risks of GPS routing
No carrier wants the embarrassing headlines caused by truckers following GPS navigation into areas where Class 8 trucks simply don’t belong.
October 16, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 16: Wildfire relief haulers get hours waiver extended
FMCSA has extended the emergency declaration for wildfire relief haulers in California and Oregon, thus extending the hours of service waiver for qualifying truck drivers. Shell has expanded its E-Fluids lineup into commercial battery-electric and fuel cell-electric trucks. Landstar opened a new facility for drivers in Georgia.
October 16, 2020
Maintenance
Maintenance helps maximize asset life
Before turning to your fleet's maintenance program to help you maximize asset life, use maintenance data to help you spec new equipment.
October 15, 2020
Business
Kenworth’s battery-electric T680E available for order
Kenworth announced the launch of its battery-electric Class 8 T680E, which is now available for order. FMCSA is extending the comment period on petitions calling for increased brokered rates transparency. Nissan announced it is ending production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer.
October 15, 2020
Business
VW’s Traton tells Navistar on buyout deal: ‘Take it or leave it’
The two companies in 2016 partnered in a procurement joint venture and strategic technology and supply collaboration, beefing up both companies’ ability to scale globally. Traton has given Navistar until Friday to decide whether to accept its takeover bid.
October 15, 2020
Business
Actionable data the key to maintenance excellence
As part of CCJ's Virtual Solutions, trucking industry experts will discuss unplanned maintenance’s impact on the total cost of ownership. Details here on CCJ.
October 14, 2020
Business
New Drivewyze service helps fleets zero in on driver behaviors in high risk zones
Drivewyze has expanded its Safety Notification service with Safety+ to help fleets monitor driver responses to high-risk areas on the road. See CCJ for details
October 14, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 14: Top 250 carrier rolls out driver bonuses, modern truck inspection station opens in Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety opened a new truck inspection facility in Seguin along I-10, east of San Antonio. Maverick announced two new sign-on bonuses, as well as an increase to an existing bonus for drivers.
October 14, 2020
Business
Employee or independent contractor? DOL seeks to give motor carriers clarity and potential court protections
The so-called economic realities test would give carriers guidance on warding off misclassification claims. Details on CCJ.
October 14, 2020
Business
Cummins debuts EPA Phase 2 compliant 2021 engine line up
The EPA 2021 compliant Cummins X15 and X12 engines feature a 75,000-mile oil drain interval for trucks getting 7 mpg or more, a fuel economy boost, and more.
October 13, 2020
Business
New FMCSA waiver allows pulsating brake lights on rear of tanker trailers
FMCSA granted a waiver to allow fleets to install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on the back of tanker trailers, in addition to the standard brake lights. Feedback is wanted on truck parking issues along I-10 from California to Texas. Yokohama is increasing tire prices.
October 13, 2020
Business
Amazon’s hustle to find truckload capacity amid COVID tumult saps brokerage push
Amazon's struggling simply to find capacity for its own freight, let alone build up a network of capacity beyond its own needs to then sell to other shippers.
October 13, 2020
Business
Trailer orders hit near-record highs
Trailer orders for the last 12 months now equal 224,100 units.
October 13, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 12: FMCSA hosting listening session on brokered rates transparency
FMCSA will host a listening session later this month on brokered rates transparency. Kenworth is recalling over 1,400 T680 trucks for a potential brake system issue. Ryder is installing PowerFleet’s tracking system on its forklifts.
October 12, 2020
Business
The other type of insurance: Fleets turn to alternative healthcare options to aid drivers, control costs
If you're looking to cut costs while maintaining competitive benefits, alternative healthcare options offer many advantages for fleets as well as truck drivers.
October 9, 2020
Business
Fuel savings from intelligent cruise a profitable first step towards self-driving trucks
Traxen developed a new intelligent adaptive cruise system that can increase fuel efficiency by 10%. See CCJ for details of the new iQ-Cruise technology.
October 9, 2020
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