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Car’s driveway exit causes rear-end collision — Preventable or not?
John Doe was driving down a two-lane road when a car quickly backed out of a driveway causing a rear-end crash. Preventable? Let us know here on CCJ.
November 11, 2020
Driver shortage credited for buoying freight economy in 2020 and likely into 2021
A driver shortage has the trucking industry in a position to see rates continue to increase for perhaps the next two years. See CCJ for the details.
November 11, 2020
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Nikola officers, employees receive subpoenas over fraud allegations
Nikola Motor Company confirmed it has received subpoenas over fraud allegations leveled at the company by short-seller Hindenburg Research. Freightliner’s electric trucks surpassed 500,000 real-world miles. Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard in three VNL models. Pride Group Enterprises reserves 150 Tesla Semis.
November 11, 2020
Business
Battery bias? Biden’s big emissions plan (and Calif.’s money) blanks on critical tech — fuel cell
As Biden supports sustainable infrastructure and clean energy, California legislators favor all-electric vehicles, but where is the appreciation for fuel cells?
November 10, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 10: Driver recruiting firm Tenstreet acquires retention-focused Stay Metrics
Tenstreet, which assists fleets with driver recruiting, has acquired driver retention firm Stay Metrics. Super Dispatch, a car-haul load matching app/service, added “Touchless Delivery” early in the summer of 2020, along with a TMS for shippers and carriers. Tri-State Enterprises opens a new cross-dock in Texas.
November 10, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 9: TCA postpones, relocates 2021 Annual Convention
The Truckload Carriers Association announced it is postponing and moving the site of its 2021 Annual Convention from January to April due to lingering COVID-19 concerns. A small number of Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled.
November 9, 2020
Perspectives
PSP reports and their value to fleets
Pulling PSP reports is an affordable way to go above and beyond what is required for safety, and while it may seem like enough of a challenge to simply keep up with the minimum requirements for compliance, I try my best to go the extra mile when possible to keep our safety record in good condition.
November 9, 2020
Business
Navistar, Traton agree on terms of buyout proposal
Traton previously held 16.7% of Navistar, which it acquired via a procurement joint venture and strategic technology and supply collaboration in 2016.
November 8, 2020
Business
CARB heedlessly running internal combustion off the road
In the fight to lower greenhouse gas emissions, there are other alternatives available to trucking fleets than simply going electric. Details here on CCJ.
November 6, 2020
Business
Volvo VNR Electric available for order next month
Volvo Trucks North America will begin selling the Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric on Dec. 3, the company announced Thursday. A&R Logistics announced it will roll out its largest driver pay increase in company history with increases of up to 10%.
November 6, 2020
Business
Honoring history, heritage and home-grown haulers: CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets of 2020
CCJ recognizes five fleets for excellence in fleet graphics design that honor history, show purpose, tell a story, support a cause, or promote brand image.
November 6, 2020
Business
Tech update: New mobile tools help fleets improve driver experience
New mobile tools give fleets greater operational control while allowing for driver flexibility. Read CCJ to see how fleets can get the best of both worlds.
November 5, 2020
Business
Fleets see electric trucks as driver retention tool
Beyond the novelty of driving one of these high-tech haulers, drivers play an important role in monitoring the truck on the road, providing feedback and finding a sweet spot on maximizing range.
November 5, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 5: Heartland Express boosting driver pay
Heartland Express announced a pay increase for drivers that includes an average 6% pay increase for all drivers, and up to a 12.2% increase for some. A small fleet based in Washington state will pay $300,000 to settle an EPA violation.
November 5, 2020
Business
DOT’s Clearinghouse faces a key test as fleets will likely flood the system in the coming weeks
The Clearinghouse system will likely see hundreds of thousands of fleets and owner-operators use the system for the first time in the coming weeks.
November 4, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 4: YRC announces plan to return to heritage Yellow brand
YRC Worldwide announced in its third-quarter earnings report that in 2021, it will move forward under the company’s former name, Yellow. The all-electric Peterbilt 579EV is now available for customer order with production expected to begin in the second quarter of 2021.
November 4, 2020
Business
Factors to consider to accurately determine tire CPM
Small operational variances can have a major impact on the results.
November 3, 2020
Business
From maintenance to charging, fleets detail experiences so far with Class 8 battery-powered trucks
Class 8 electric tractors are quietly making history in California though predictably, as with most cutting-edge technology, there’s been some bumps along the way.
November 3, 2020
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