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‘This is going to be ugly’: Coronavirus likely to throw economy, trucking into recession
Despite an uptick in spot market rates caused by panic over COVID-19, experts say trucking should prepare for a recession once it's contained. Details on CCJ.
March 19, 2020
Daily dispatch, March 19: Yokohama recalling truck tires; Goodyear halts tire production; PennDOT walks back rest stop closure
Yokahoma institutes a voluntary recall on certain truck tires. Goodyear suspends tire production in North America due to sagging demand over the coronavirus outbreak. Pennsylvania, under pressure trucking and the White House, decides to keep its rest stops open for trucks.
March 19, 2020
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Picking up vibrations: Driveline harmonics can result in driver discomfort, breakdowns
Driveline imbalance and harmonics can result in driver discomfort, truck breakdowns, and noise, vibration, and harshness issues. Learn more here on CCJ.
March 19, 2020
Business
Roadcheck still on but CVSA or states could pull the plug
The upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck is still on for early May, but states could opt out individually.
March 18, 2020
Business
Eaton Cummins set to debut new Endurant transmission next year
Endurant XD transmissions will be available starting in 2021.
March 18, 2020
Business
DOT expands suspension of hours of service regs for drivers hauling COVID-19 response loads
In an emergency declaration, the FMCSA has suspended hours of service regulations nationwide for drivers hauling COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak response loads.
March 18, 2020
Business
ATA asks White House for punch-list of policies to support trucking
The American Trucking Associations has filed a letter Tuesday to the White House, addressed to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, asking that they remove barriers that could impede delivery of necessities during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and to address questions surrounding closure of facilities like state DMVs.
March 18, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 18: Amazon says it’s hiring 100,000 workers in delivery arm amid virus outbreak
Amazon on Monday announced intentions to hire 100,000 workers globally to help fulfill a surge in demand for online orders in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a blog post on its website.
March 18, 2020
Business
Poll: How has your fleet’s business been impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak?
With the COVID-19 coronavirus suddenly halting portions of the U.S. economy, CCJ wants to hear from fleets about the effects you’ve seen so far.
March 18, 2020
Business
Commentary: Total cost of ownership a factor when outsourcing maintenance
When deciding to outsource your fleet's maintenance, total cost of ownership should be the focus to assure quality and expertise of the repair. More here.
March 18, 2020
Business
Despite market headwinds, Traton still pursuing Navistar buyout
The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has caused widespread disruption and blown trillions of dollars out of the global economy, but it’s done nothing to quell Volkswagen’s bid to purchase Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker Navistar. In January, Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton made a $2.9 billion cash offer to buy Navistar International at roughly $35 a […]
March 17, 2020
Business
SunteckTTS remotely training diverse network of drivers, agents
With Luma, SunteckTTS is remotely training owner-operators and agents with the latest instructional design technology and adult learning methods.
March 17, 2020
Business
Truck stops up cleaning regimen, adjust operations as COVID-19 outbreak spreads
Despite the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, travel centers and truck stops across the U.S. continue to provide food, fuel and the other essential amenities to drivers.
March 17, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 17: Truck stops to remain open amid COVID-19; Virus volatility looms for freight, DAT reports
NATSO, the association that represents truck stops and travel plazas, on Monday issued a statement saying its members are committed to remaining open amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak to provide food, fuel and showers to drivers.
March 17, 2020
Business
Mack drive axle gets boost in weight rating for Granite models
Mack proprietary axles also feature a top-mounted carrier design that is not only less prone to main seal leaks, but also provides more than two inches of additional ground clearance.
March 16, 2020
Preventable or Not
Hard braking causes drum to pop loose and slam into trailer — Preventable or not?
When making an unexpected delivery of a single 55-gallon drum, driver John Doe had to brake hard, causing the drum to come loose and hit his trailer. Was this crash preventable? Video presented via partnership between CCJ and Instructional Technologies.
March 16, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 16: ATA files for preliminary injunction to block Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolls
ATA has filed for a preliminary injunction to block Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolls. NPTC has canceled its 2020 annual conference set for next month over coronavirus concerns. YRC is expanding its Regional Next-Day service in Texas.
March 16, 2020
Business
Trailer orders plummet as COVID-19 fears slow economy to a crawl
The COVID-19 coronavirus is expected to cause some shifts in freight demand as consumers change their buying habits in the short-term.
March 16, 2020
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