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Top 250 acquisition deal as Penske acquires 2,000-truck Black Horse

Penske Logistics plans to acquire a large, Chicago-based carrier, while J.B. Hunt plans to acquire a smaller carrier that services the fitness industry.

November 30, 2020

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Three ways to reduce operating costs

There are a number of areas where fleets can reduce costs, including how they spec equipment, how they operate that equipment and manage damage to cargo and equipment.

November 30, 2020

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International debuts new standard connected vehicle tech

International's Intelligent Fleet Care will offer vehicle performance and telematics data on all new on-highway vehicles. Learn more here on CCJ.

November 30, 2020

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Rand McNally restores ELD functions but work remains after 7-day network outage

Rand McNally’s DriverConnect fleet management platform was among several applications that were not operational for a 7-day period. See CCJ for details.

November 30, 2020

Rand McNally offers an ELD compliance system that includes navigation and fleet management applications. Its navigation device, the IntelliRoute TND 730, can be paired via Bluetooth to its HD 100 device that connects to the vehicle’s data port for a fully compliant ELD. The TND 730/HD 100 combo retails at a price point below $600 […]

CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 30: Fleet owner charged in chameleon carrier scheme

The owner of a New York-based trucking company was charged after allegedly starting a chameleon carrier after receiving a negative rating from FMCSA. TCA recognized 18 fleets for their safety records.

November 30, 2020

Nikola, GM ink revamped deal for hydrogen semi truck production

Nikola expects to begin testing production-engineered prototypes of its hydrogen fuel-cell powered trucks by the end of next year.

November 30, 2020

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V-shaped recovery shifts capacity strategies of shippers, carriers, brokers

COVID-19 has caused many changes in the transportation freight market, shifting how shippers, carriers, and brokers handle capacity strategies. Details on CCJ.

November 30, 2020

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Tesla Semi slated for 24% range increased

Elon Musk announced the development of a battery for the long-awaited Tesla Semi that's slated to increase its range from 500 to 621 miles. Details on CCJ.

November 25, 2020

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New tech helping fleets remotely train, coach drivers

As in-person interactions have dwindled due to COVID-19, many fleets are turning to new technology to remotely train and coach drivers. Details on CCJ.

November 25, 2020

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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 25: Carriers’ per-mile costs fell in 2019, ATRI finds

ATRI’s annual Operational Costs report shows carriers’ per-mile costs fell by 9% in 2019 from 2018, due to a reduction in a number of costs, including fuel, driver wages and more. FMCSA wants feedback on a request to rescind certain broker transparency regs. Daimler produced its 700,000th truck at its Mount Holly plant.

November 25, 2020

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A peek at Freightliner’s Gen2 autonomous future

DTNA's latest autonomous Freightliner Cascadia truck touts driverless technology with highway safety and freight efficiency in mind. Check it out here on CCJ.

November 24, 2020

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Top company drivers, owner-operators competing for big money

The winners of the Company Driver of the Year and Owner-Operator of the Year awards will each win $25,000, while the other two finalists for each award will each receive $2,500.

November 24, 2020

Equipment procurement strategies more innovative entering 2021

Business owners and fleet operators have an important decision for how they structure their financing for acquiring equipment in the next year. Read more here.

November 24, 2020

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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 24: Cargo theft reports ticked up in third quarter year-over-year

SensiGuard reports third-quarter cargo theft is up 7% year-over-year. FMCSA’s revised definitions for agricultural commodities and livestock will take effect Dec. 9. RLS Logistics is expanding its direct-to-consumer service. PCS Software acquired a TMS firm to boost its offerings.

November 23, 2020

CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 23: Ryder distributing $30M in bonuses to employees

Ryder System announced it will provide $30 million in bonuses to nearly 30,000 of its frontline workers in North America for their work during the pandemic. Loadsmart raised $90M in investments. Convoy updated its drop-and-hook program.

November 23, 2020

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Former Swift CEO: The driver shortage is back — but this time it’s different

With OTR driver counts hitting their lowest since Sep. 2012, former Swift CEO offers his advice to carriers on how to handle driver shortages here on CCJ.

November 23, 2020

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The 10-44: New seats vs. sign-on bonuses — and more of What Drivers Want

This week in The 10-44: The surveys says… We dive into the results from this year’s What Drivers Want survey and find out whether drivers prefer new seats or a new truck. Also: Drivers sound off on stressors around money, retirement and respect.

November 20, 2020

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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 20: DOT redefines ag, livestock for hours of service regs

FMCSA will publish updated definitions of agricultural commodity and livestock as they pertain to the hours of service regulations. Cargo theft recording firm CargoNet is warning carriers of increased theft activity next week. Shell’s Starship 2.0 is being prepped for a second coast-to-coast run.

November 20, 2020

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Peterbilt Model 579 natural gas

Alternative fuel efficient: Peterbilt's 579 with Cummins' X15N nat gas engine

More than a decade after its demise, big natural gas power is back.

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How to sell a trucking company: Maximizing buyer interest requires reducing perceived risk, analysts say

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Drivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outward

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2024 Freight Economy Outlook

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