Articles by Aaron Huff
Aaron Huff is the Senior Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. Huff’s career in the transportation industry began at a family-owned trucking company and expanded to CCJ, where for the past 14 years he has specialized in covering business and technology for online and print readers and speaking at industry events. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards, Huff holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters Degree from the University of Alabama.
Comdata combines fuel, payroll transactions with OnRoad card
Comdata has developed a new multi-purse card that will be replacing the existing card programs that fleets and drivers use for fuel and cash transactions.
Trucker Tools sees fast growth from Smart Capacity
Trucker Tools signed up its 50th customer to Smart Capacity in six months.
Hundreds of PrePass customers enroll in NORPASS bypass program
PrePass-enrolled trucks are now bypassing weigh stations at 44 additional locations in seven states.
Navistar reveals big plans for OnCommand Connection telematics
Later this year, Navistar will install its telematics platform, OnCommand Connect, in vehicles at the factory. Soon after, the company will integrating with ADAS technologies ...
Asset-light: Six ways transportation companies are breaking the mold of logistics
Transportation companies are finding new ways to scale their businesses without having to invest in equipment and facilities. Technology is fueling a growth in nonasset transportation and logistics by helping ...
Rugged tablet review: XBOOK D10 from Xplore Technologies
Recently, Xplore Technologies sent CCJ a its latest rugged mobile platform to test out in person — the Android-powered XBOOK D10. How does it stack up?
Mapping driver risk: Netradyne demos new vision-based safety tech at TCA event
Netradyne created a new RiskMap feature that shows the volume and severity of risk behaviors captured by its Driveri vision-based camera system.
Big G Express signs up for TCG software, driver wins $25k at TCA conference
Big G Express signed a contract at the TCA convention to start viewing profitability at the shipment level. One of its drivers also took home ...
The art of the deal: fleet execs talk acquisitions at TCA event
At the annual Truckload Carriers Association member conference on Mar. 27 in Kissimmee, Fla., fleet executives shared their thoughts on what it takes to successfully ...
New FMCSA head wants ‘productive conversations’ on ELDs, safety
Speaking to an audience of truckload carriers, FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez emphasized a business-friendly approach to achieving safety goals.
Samsara raises $50M as it adds 1,700 fleet customers every quarter
Samsara offers what it describes as “a complete data platform” for transportation operations that combines real-time GPS tracking, wireless sensors, video, and mobile applications.
TMW Systems to hold blockchain discussions at TCA event, Mar. 25-27
Timothy Leonard, TMW chief technology officer, will present Finding Your Place in the Blockchain Revolution at three different times during the convention.
D.M. Bowman fleet completes rollout of SmartDrive safety program
Van, bulk and flatbed transportation provider D.M. Bowman deployed the dual-camera SmartDrive system to gain full visibility of risk.
A. Duie Pyle shares tech essentials for Final Mile success
CCJ asked Randy Swart, chief operating officer of A. Duie Pyle, about technologies the company has implemented to enter the fast-growing e-commerce market.
FMCSA changes ELD rule to allow for new installs of AOBRDs
The FMCSA is allowing fleets that currently use AOBRDs to continue with that version for newly purchased or uninstalled devices.
