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Truck orders hit highest mark in two years
As fleets developed a more confident outlook on future freight demand, carriers not only began placing large orders to replace older units, but also are expanding to capitalize on tightened capacity.
November 3, 2020
NFI plugging in plenty of trucks
NFI has jumped in deep with electric trucks. In addition to 10 eCascadias the carrier is operating 27 Kalmar electric yard tractors. Daimler’s Innovation Fleet supplied the eCascadias which have been busy operating out of NFI’s 15-million square foot warehouse campus in Chino, Calif. “We just surpassed, probably close to 220,000 miles combined in that […]
November 3, 2020
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Penske hauling in plenty of data
Penske Truck Leasing made headlines at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif. in April of 2019 when it unveiled what’s believed to be the first heavy-duty electric charging stations in the U.S. Fourteen high-speed chargers were opened across four of its facilities in Southern California. Electric trucks followed including Freightliner’s Class 8 […]
November 3, 2020
Business
GSC takes on the mountains
Last fall, GSC Logistics in Oakland, California, made truck history after driving a loaded container up the Altamont Pass through the Diablo Mountain Range with an electric BYD 8TT. It was a roughly 50-mile trip along an 8% grade from the Port of Oakland to Tracy, California, that took GSC to the all-important Central Valley […]
November 3, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 3: PrePass expands driver safety Alerts to 48 contiguous states
PrePass Safety Alliance recently completed work to expand the PrePass safety Alerts across all 48 contiguous states. U.S. Xpress has announced the first graduates of its Full Ride free college tuition program.
November 3, 2020
Business
Infrastructure, economy among trucking’s major stakes in Trump/Biden clash
The winner of the upcoming presidential election will play a role in driving GDP growth, but COVID will be riding shotgun. Read more details here on CCJ.
November 2, 2020
Business
Volvo, Daimler form partnership for fuel cell development
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement to develop, produce and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks. Daimler also announced it has acquired a minority stake in lidar tech firm Luminar. Volvo is recalling 8,400 model year 2020 VNL tractors.
November 2, 2020
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CCJ Innovators: USA Truck gives drivers authority to plan, self-dispatch loads
USA Truck is recognized as a CCJ innovator for its self-dispatching program that has increased productivity and driver satisfaction. See CCJ for details.
November 1, 2020
Business
Tech update: gaining visibility of driver risk, electric reefers, freight rates
New trucking technology focused on bringing greater levels of visibility to driver safety, trailer and cargo utilization and freight rates. See CCJ for details.
October 30, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 30: TSA extends hazmat endorsement renewal waiver through year’s end
Truckers whose hazmat endorsements have expired since March 1 now have through Dec. 31 to renew. Small fleet owner pleads guilty to falsifying logs. Traton, Hino ink partnership for electric truck development. Volvo, Isuzu finalize partnership agreement.
October 30, 2020
Business
NTSB details how Walmart addressed driver fatigue after Tracy Morgan crash — and how other fleets can follow suit
Senior Crash Investigator Mike Fox says carriers should have an effective fatigue plan in place for drivers to prevent deadly and costly accidents. More here.
October 30, 2020
Preventable or Not
Driver hits a tree limb trying to avoid speeding and weaving dump truck — Preventable crash or not?
Was this crash preventable or not? Video presented via a partnership between CCJ and Instructional Technologies
October 29, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 29: Autonomous trucking firm Locomation completes on-highway pilot program
Autonomous trucking firm Locomation recently completed an on-road pilot program that showcased autonomous trucking technology for the SmartBelt Coalition. TuSimple is expanding its autonomous capabilities in Texas. Dana acquired a software firm to enhance electric powertrain production.
October 29, 2020
Business
From driver training to work from home, COVID-19 challenges force fleets to focus on inefficiencies
Despite booming demand for consumer staples, the effects of the pandemic will likely be felt for many months to come. Read how carriers are coping here on CCJ.
October 28, 2020
Business
To help smooth inspections, Omnitracs and EROAD help update guidelines on ELDs records transfers
The companies' efforts have resulted in an updated CVSA’s Inspection Bulletin on U.S. Electronic Logging Devices. Find out more information here on CCJ.
October 28, 2020
Business
CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 28: ATA head Spear lauds trucking’s COVID response, vows fights on tolls, crash verdicts
ATA’s Chris Spear touted trucking’s efforts during the pandemic during his annual address at the group’s Management & Exhibition Conference. Inspectors sidelined more than 5,100 trucks during Brake Safety Week. Tyson Foods is adopting the Stoneridge MirrorEye mirror replacement system.
October 28, 2020
Business
Lytx creates new risk detection alerts without recording video
In addition to fatigue or lack of attention, new real-time alerts ping for cell phone use, eating, drinking, smoking, no seatbelt and speeding.
October 28, 2020
Business
Zero-emissions trucks are coming ‘one way or another’
California’s Air Resources Board recently passed a rule in June calling for all commercial trucks and vans sold in the state to be zero-emissions by 2045.
October 27, 2020
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