Brooke Wisdom (CCJ)

Business
Revving up Cash Flow
Fleets focus on technology to put money in the bank.
April 1, 2010
Drivers can download ACS’ TripPak In-Cab scanning application to their personal computers. After drivers scan and transmit documents, they receive confirmation numbers allowing them to view documents online.
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Safety
States get help with distracted driving, Roehl, Erb take TCA safety awards and more safety news are featured.
April 1, 2010
Accepting the grand prizes for TCA’s National Fleet Safety Awards were, from left, Tom Witt, president-Roehl flatbed & specialized, Roehl Transport; and Wendell Erb, general manager, Erb International.
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Law
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now is fining carriers that have DOT numbers but no authority as much as $4,000 to $7,000 per day for hauling regulated shipments.
April 1, 2010
Henry Seaton -- info@transportationlaw.net
Business
Commercial Carrier University
At least twice a year, assess your fleet in light of any changes in the business, resale values, manufacturer incentives, and principal and interest costs.
April 1, 2010
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Finances
Truck tonnage is up, NAFTA surface trade is up and truckload freight is up.
April 1, 2010
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index Seasonally adjusted; 2000 = 100 -- ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello says the latest tonnage reading indicates that both the industry and the economy are clearly in a recovery mode.
Business
Jack Roberts
Ford’s upgraded 2011 lineup delivers the goods.
April 1, 2010
Tow Haul capability is standard on Ford’s 2011 Super Duty.
CCJ Innovators
Bringing on Big Ideas
O&S Trucking’s MegaTruck program is the latest innovation for CCJ’s 2010 Innovator of the Year.
April 1, 2010
One of the big weight savers on the MegaTruck is the spec’ing of a 48-inch mid-roof sleeper rather than the taller sleepers currently used on many other O&S Trucking trucks.
Business
Equipment
Navistar’s new engine takes aim at Class 4, 5 market, the 1,000th Hino truck is sold, NY/NJ Port Authority to phase in cleaner trucks and truck makers grab headlines at Work Truck Show.
April 1, 2010
Navistar says the new International TerraStar is a conventional truck design built on a strong, durable commercial-duty platform.
Business
Trailing indicators
Trailer-monitoring technology makes planning the next move easier.
March 10, 2010
SkyBitz launched its new GLS400 platform in January and realized a 20-percent improvement in power efficiency.
Business
Beeline to safety
Getting lost is a major source of stress and anxiety for truck drivers, Golden Foods targets temps with PAR’s Reefer Watch and UDrive is now available.
March 10, 2010
Schneider National is implementing Maptuit NaviGo on its Qualcomm MCP200 in-cab computers.
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