Articles by Jeff Crissey
Jeff Crissey is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. In his role, Crissey is responsible for maintaining the excellent print editorial product, improving online audience development and increasing CCJ readers' knowledge of business and safety-related industry issues. Crissey holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University and has been a member of Randall-Reilly Publishing's editorial staff for 14 years, where his coverage of industry topics has earned numerous regional and national awards over the years.
Jeff Crissey has posted 257 Articles for CCJ Digital
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Graves addresses ATA members on challenges, opportunities
In the opening address at the 2012 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition, Bill Graves, president and chief executive officer of ATA, said the industry is at a crossroads in regards to a number of looming legislative and regulatory burdens.
“You’re facing an entire series ...
Doing the Math on CSA Compliance
In this white paper, Grote Industries explains how lighting infractions impact fleets' maintenance scores in the Compliance Safety Accountability program. In 2011, nearly one out of every four CSA violations involved lighting. Read more to learn what you can do to minimize your exposure in ...
Daimler thinks beyond vertical
The term “vertical integration” has been thrown around a lot the past year, especially among Class 8 truck OEMs. Volvo has its XE13 powertrain package that includes a D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Mack this year introduced its Pedigree powertrain that includes its proprietary engine, ...
Nopetro opens first of 19 planned CNG sites in Southeast
Nopetro, a supplier of turnkey natural gas fueling stations, opened the first of 19 compressed natural gas fueling stations as part of a planned regional network in the Southeast designed to make CNG a workable cost-saving option for government and commercial fleets and CNG vehicle ...
Daimler Trucks debuts trailer aerodynamics at IAA
Bridging the disconnect between trailer manufacturers and OEMs when it comes to combination aerodynamics, Daimler on Tuesday, Sept. 18, launched its "Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer" initiative consisting of two components: the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer, a long-haul tractor unit that according to Daimler can save ...
Daimler showcases global strategy
At its opening press conference at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover, Germany, Daimler reviewed its efforts to expand product offerings and increase its share in global markets. With an expanding presence throughout the world, Daimler’s product strategy is to “be global where possible, ...
Manure management
Meet October’s CCJ Innovator, Fair Oaks Farms. The dairy producer based in Fair Oaks, Ind., has taken sustainability to the next level. This week, the company is putting the finishing touches on a project that will allow the dairy producer to use animal waste – ...
ATA chair discusses today’s trucking challenges
Dan England, chairman of C.R. England and chairman of the American Trucking Associations, addressed the audience at the third annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas on Wednesday, Aug. 22, on issues facing the trucking industry and updated attendees on what ATA is doing to ...
CCJ Webinar: Strategies for managing fuel costs
Fuel Webinar master-FINAL_083012Today’s volatile fuel prices call for smart tactics to keep costs under control. In this webinar, Royal Jones, president and CEO of Mesilla Valley Transportation, and Glen Sokolis, president of The Sokolis Group, will look at ways to buy fuel and implement fuel ...
CSA'S Data Trail
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Risk & Reward, Part 2: CSA data shows independents at risk
Independent wner-operators have a much greater chance of getting inspected and put out of service than owner-operators and company drivers at large ...
Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers
Infographic: Small Fleets loom large on inspectors’ radar
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