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Frequency, value of cargo thefts fall in late winter, early spring

In the three-month period of February-April, the number of cargo thefts dropped 16 percent from the previous three-month period, and the average loss value per load dropped 31 percent, according to data released this week ...

Report shows trucking would suffer large economic loss to carbon tax

A report issued this week by the Congressional Budget Office says a carbon tax would cause industries that use much energy — like transportation — to "experience comparatively large losses in income" if a carbon ...

Affordable Care Act bringing sweeping healthcare changes for carriers

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – often referred to as “Obamacare” – was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Many businesses held out hopes that the controversial package would be repealed or ...

Carson says education, speaking freely will save U.S. from downfall

Dr. Benjamin Carson speaks at the 2013 CCJ Spring Symposium in Birmingham, Ala. Up and coming conservative star and motivational speaker Dr. Benjamin Carson delivered a message on self-reliance, positivity and the importance of education ...

PACCAR’s Kozek tagged as new Navistar President

Navistar International today announced it has appointed Bill Kozek as president of the company's North America Truck and Parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to chief operating officer last month. Kozek, 50, joins ...

Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference – Registration is Open

Chart the future of critical issues — fuel economy, safety technology, infrastructure funding, and much more at this year's Commercial Vehicle Outlook conference held August 21-22 at the Dallas Convention Center. Registration is open and your early bird special of $245 includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.  The early bird ends July 15th.  

Big Data and fleets: Using data to save fuel, plan operations

This is the first part in a three part series. See the second and third parts later this week. “Keep it simple” is a phrase heard often in management circles, but even simple decisions may ...

Pilot CEO says he was unaware of fraud, encourages carriers not to sue

Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam says he "absolutely did not" know about the ongoing fuel rebate withholding scheme the company allegedly engaged in for years prior to the April 15 raid of the company's ...

Werner president advises carriers to move less freight, more efficiently

Motor carriers can no longer be in business just to move freight. Their services must start with freight management, said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises, during the keynote address at ...

Infographic: What is the biggest highway safety threat?

 

Big Data: Gain deeper insights to organize, get an edge on competitors

This is the third part of the second installment of CCJ's Big Data series. Click here to see Part 1. Click here to see Part 2. 4. Integrated scoreboards One reason for implementing BI is to create a ...

CSA'S Data Trail

Sponsored by PeopleNet

Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers

CCJ takes an in-depth look at data from CSA in its first two years — Here's what it says.

Risk & Reward, Part 2: CSA data shows independents at risk

CSA’s crash flaw: Enforcement, accident rates do not mesh

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