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CCJ Symposium to tackle fleet cybersecurity, controlling insurance costs, leveraging data and more
The event will be held at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham. Early registration is available through April 1. Among topics discussed at this yearâs event are how to cap insurance costs, best practices in driver employment screening, cybersecurity, using data to drive productivity and more.
February 22, 2020
Daily dispatch, Feb. 21: Connecticut governor hits brakes on trucks-only toll plan
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont in a press conference Wednesday announced heâs going to back off on pushing for trucks-only tolls in the state, at least for now, while state lawmakers continue to put off voting on the issue.
February 21, 2020
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Quick spin: Volvoâs electric VNR
The Volvo VNR test unit belongs to DHE and is part of Volvo's LIGHTS partnership which hopes to pave the way for an electrified future. Details here on CCJ.
February 21, 2020
Business
Tech roundup: new tools simplify fleet, capacity management
This week, Samsara redesigned the dashboard of its mobile fleet management system and Omnitracs announced its new Omnitracs Tax Manager. More news here.
February 20, 2020
Business
Carrier bankruptcies: Industry in distress or closures that catch headlines?
Many carriers in 2018 reaped the benefits of strong rates and tight capacity, but 2019 closed on a much different note and the return to normal over in that time has been difficult for some fleets, leading to high-profile closures, layoffs and leaner profits.
February 20, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 20: G.W. Bridge tops list of countryâs worst freight bottlenecks
ATRI unveiled its â2020 Top Truck Bottleneck List,â which is led by the I-95 and State Route 4 interchange at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Knight-Swift will lead the pilot program of DATâs Book Now one-touch freight booking feature.
February 20, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 19: Knight-Swift adds Truckstop.comâs Book It Now to freight network; fuel prices continue downward trend
The brokerage arm of Knight-Swift Transportation has reached an agreement with Truckstop.com to bring the freight-matching platformâs Book It Now into the fleetâs freight network. The national average price for diesel fell another two cents to $2.89 per gallon across the country.
February 19, 2020
Business
With âABC testâ laws a brewing threat for fleets and owner-operators, trucking fights for the narrative
The trucking industry is fighting for the narrative as fleet's ability to contract with owner-operators could be endangered by ABC test laws. Details here.
February 19, 2020
Business
Experts share strategies to avoid âdeath spiralâ of insurance costs
Experts share insights for motor carriers to avoid escalating insurance costs as well as problems with CSA. Details on CCJ.
February 19, 2020
Business
Indicators: âDramatic highs, lowsâ for freight activity and rates in January, says DAT
Spot market truckload rates got off to a strong start in January, says DAT in its monthly Truckload Volume Index report. But rates quickly chilled in the middle of the month, with prices for dry van and refrigerated loads dipping from December â despite increased volumes.
February 18, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 18: AMX acquires reefer fleet; ATA seeks input on driver pay
Alabama Motor Express announced last week it is acquiring the assets of Powell Transportation Solutions and its affiliates, a trucking firm specializing in refrigerated freight. ATA is seeking feedback from fleets of all sizes about their driver compensation programs for its annual driver compensation survey report.
February 18, 2020
Business
Omnitracs CEO shares plan to be hardware agnostic in post-ELD era
Omnitracs will leverage telematics systems from OEMs to eliminate the need for customers to purchase, install and refresh hardware devices.
February 18, 2020
Business
Carrier Transicoldâs TRUs for box trucks
Carrier Transicold has added three models to its next-generation Supra series of diesel-powered truck refrigeration units for small to large box trucks ranging from 10 to 28 feet in length. Joining the initial Supra S6 model are the S7, S8 and S9 models, all built for less weight and to deliver improved cooling capacities more [âŚ]
February 17, 2020
Business
New research questions why fleets use driver training videos
Luma presents new research in a whitepaper that explores the best methods to facilitate learning and development for professional truck drivers.
February 17, 2020
Business
Commentary: Historical fleet assessment data may no longer be relevant
With technology ever-changing, the data you collect for your fleet may no longer be relevant once you complete your assessment. Details here on CCJ.
February 17, 2020
Business
Carriers using new tech to assist drivers with trip planning
Trucking companies and carriers are looking to new technology and giving drivers better route planning tools. Click here for more information on CCJ.
February 14, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 14: Guilty plea in trucking school bribery case; be wary of cargo theft ring in Illinois
The former owner of an Alabama trucking school pleaded guilty to bribing a CDL examiner for preferential treatment of his students taking CDL driving tests. Illinois DOT is warning those in the trucking industry of a cargo theft ring active at two rest areas along I-80.
February 14, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 13: 2020 UCR fees finalized; R.I. wants to increase truck tolls; Kenworth teams with Meritor on battery-powered T680
FMCSA has finalized the 2020 UCR fees for trucking companies. Rhode Island is asking for public input on a proposal to increase truck tolls at one of its gantries. Kenworth is partnering with Meritor for electric powertrains for its T680E battery-electric trucks.
February 13, 2020
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