Dean SmallwoodDean Smallwood is managing editor of Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive. He has more than two decades of journalism experience, with more than half of that spent covering the transportation industry. Daytime Phone: 800-633-5953, ext. 1039GearPurkeys’ battery chargerPurkeys’ 100-amp Pack Accelerated Charger is designed to quickly and safely charge up to eight batteries while they remain in the heavy-duty vehicle. The portable device is engineered to produce 100 amps of electricity for an extended period of time to charge lead acid or absorbed glass mat batteries. A user-friendly selection menu monitors the […]April 4, 2016GearPrimera’s compact printerPrimera’s miniature Trio All-in-One UltraLight Printer weighs 2.6 pounds and is designed to print, scan and copy in full color or grayscale with up to 4,800-dpi print resolution on standard-size paper. The book-sized inkjet printer slips into most laptop bags and connects to any computer, laptop or tablet with a USB port. It comes power […]March 22, 2016GearAstatic’s CB microphoneAstatic’s noise-canceling CB microphone is available in rubberized black for added comfort and durability. The 4-pin microphone has universal adaptors, a smooth matte finish and a polyurethane-coated screen. RoadPro Brands, www.dasinc.comMarch 16, 2016GearKyocera’s rugged AT&T devicesKyocera’s rugged AT&T devices include the DuraXE flip/feature phone, DuraForce smartphone and DuraForce XD “phablet.” The DuraXE is an inexpensive option for those who need only talk/text/PTT capability and don’t require a data plan. DuraForce provides a standard Android smartphone experience, while the DuraForce XD’s large display makes it suited for jobs with forms, schematics […]March 4, 2016GearPhillips’ auxiliary plug and socketPhillips’ auxiliary vertical dual pole plug and socket is engineered for high-current connections that provide power from the tractor to application-specific equipment on the trailer. The design includes a robust plug-to-socket lock and offset pins that allow for ground contact to occur prior to power, which impedes arcing. The plug is available in either four- […]February 25, 2016GearPurkeys’ portable jump-start machinePurkeys’ Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter jump-start machine for heavy-duty vehicles is designed to be hand-towed by service technicians between tight parking spaces. CAPS is powered by an ultracapacitor built to store more energy than electrolytic capacitors, accept and deliver charge more rapidly and tolerate more charge and discharge cycles. The device is engineered for low […]February 25, 2016GearASA Electronics’ Bluetooth DVD playerASA Electronics’ Jensen JDVD1500 single DIN Bluetooth DVD player is engineered to allow streaming of a digital music library directly from a Bluetooth-enabled smart device. The DVD player is built and tested to endure vibration, humidity and temperature fluctuation, and its fixed face is designed to eliminate replacement due to stolen, lost or broken detachable […]December 21, 2015BusinessSuper Service offers new lease-purchase programSuper Service rolled out a new lease-purchase program that provides owner-operators the ability to acquire their own truck with no money down and no credit check. Contractors for the regional and dedicated truckload carrier can choose from a variety of tractors, including Peterbilt, Volvo, International and Freightliner, and they also can select their own compensation […]December 7, 2015BusinessFleetmaster Express boosts pay for regional driversFleetmaster Express announced a pay increase for its regional drivers of more than 14 percent. The Roanoke, Va.-based company says it also recently enhanced its detention pay, holiday pay and 401(k) program, and also offers an incentive bonus plan, holiday and vacation pay and bonuses for driver referrals and U.S. Department of Transportation inspections. Drivers […]December 7, 2015BusinessTransport America acquires stake in Optimal FreightTransport America, an Eagan, Minn.-based truckload carrier and TransForce subsidiary, acquired a majority stake in Chicago-based Optimal Freight, a privately held nonasset-based truckload freight brokerage company that provides services throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Optimal Freight manages the requirements, capabilities and freight patterns of shippers and carriers to create solutions designed to maximize […]December 7, 2015Previous PagePage 41 of 54Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMassive Microsoft outage hits diesel pumps, creates permitting nightmaresA massive outage of Microsoft and the Crowdstrike security platform snarled diesel availability and created permitting nightmares for truckers across the country on Friday.Custom RigsBen Cadle's personal 2024 Pete 389, custom-built with Semi Casual assistTrucking LawTrucking Law: Marijuana rescheduling impact for pro truckersRegulationsTimeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the worksFeatured SponsorThe ALL NEW Rand Tablet