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Technology

Back to the BASICs Does driver training have the biggest impact on CSA performance? The Compliance Safety Accountability program created a boom for technology providers. Many companies began marketing new CSA solutions before the program went live in December 2010 and have continued since. Some technology can ...

By Aaron Huff Published May 1, 2012

Get your kicks with optimized routing

Software considers all possible combinations of scenarios to yield the best solution With diesel prices above $4 per gallon and average fleet operating costs at more than $1.60 per mile, any opportunity to reduce mileage is worth pursuing. Technology has the ability to consider all possible ...

By Aaron Huff Published April 1, 2012

American Central Transport

American Central Transport Liberty, Missouri No stone unturned American Central Transport’s new recruiting program and company driver pay model help pave the road to success During the recession, American Central Transport shrunk its fleet size to weather the slump in freight. But as the economy picks up and freight ...

By Jeff Crissey Published October 6, 2011

Technology

The sandman cometh Treating drivers with sleep disorders can cut medical costs, improve safety In November 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to revise the physical qualification regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers. These changes – which almost surely will include new screening standards ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 1, 2011

Journal

First-ever heavy truck fuel economy standards on the way Average truck price likely to climb more than $6,000 Work trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles will, for the first time, have to trim fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions under new fuel efficiency standards. The White House ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 1, 2011

Does Uncle Sam Know Best?

The EPA/NHTSA plan to save fuel and cut carbon from heavy-duty trucks tries to account for differing applications, but concerns remain over unintended consequences. The U.S. government has long regulated the safety of commercial vehicles and pollution from your engines, but the Feds are about to ...

By Avery Vise Published November 5, 2010