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 20 years he has specialized in covering business and technology 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.

How a back-end network of doctors and lawyers can inflate crash claims against carriers

From June 2019: How a network of doctors and lawyers are working to inflate personal injury claims against motor carriers in crash cases.

July 20, 2020

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Volvo Trucks giving customers virtual walk-arounds of new orders

The Volvo Trucks Customer Center is currently open at a limited capacity for in-person vehicle reviews. Fleets also have the option for virtual walk-arounds.

July 17, 2020

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The quest for rates transparency: How carriers can leverage data to come out ahead

Variables that shippers, 3PLs and carriers use for freight rates make it difficult, if not impossible, to price shipments like a commodity. See CCJ for details

July 17, 2020

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When the free market and a pandemic collide: Is more oversight needed of trucking rates?

Freight markets have been volatile, but is more rate and cost transparency needed? Read CCJ to see how shippers, 3PLs and carriers are addressing this concern.

July 15, 2020

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Navistar takes first step with Samsara towards open telematics strategy

Navistar has partnered with Samsara, the first of more integrations with ELD and telematics providers, to share embedded telematics data. See CCJ for details.

July 9, 2020

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Bulkmatic begins installing Lytx platform for driver self-coaching

Bulkmatic is now installing the Lytx DriveCam SF300 Event Recorders that give drivers real-time audible alerts for risky behaviors. See CCJ for the full story.

July 8, 2020

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Factoring fuel savings: TK7 Products offers new financing option

TBS Factoring and TK7 Products announced a partnership to offer TK7’s fuel nanotechnology to small fleets and owner-operators through a finance program.

July 7, 2020

In light of COVID, carriers are using new tech to sign, seal and deliver freight without contact

New technology can exchange bills of lading (BOLs) and proof of delivery (POD) documents electronically. Details on CCJ.

July 7, 2020

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Dash cameras evolve with AI for facial recognition, driver self-coaching

Ambulance fleet SeniorCare EMS has been testing new AI safety features from Samsara that detect driver distraction and tailgating. See CCJ for the details.

July 1, 2020

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Analysis: Pandemic increases distracted driving from truck drivers

Drivers and fleet administrators have changed their communication patterns, and may have a higher risk of accidents from distraction. See CCJ for the details.

June 26, 2020

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.

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USA Truck going back up for sale

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

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Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed

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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure