Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessFilling the holes on the highway: Bottom-line boosting aerodynamicsMinding the trailer’s gap, rear can boost the bottom line.December 31, 2015BusinessFuture fleet: A not-too-distant account of an automated fleet, driver-tech hybrids and globalized truckingBased on the convergence of technology in automation, connectivity and super infrastructure, the following story is the account of a fictional fleet terminal set in the coming decades.December 29, 2015BusinessIsuzu expands NPR cabover familyIsuzu has added Class 4 brawn and performance to its popular medium-duty cabover truck stable at Class 3 pricing and operating costs.December 18, 2015BusinessChevron launches PC-11 public information campaignLate last week the ASTM International’s Automotive Lubricants Subcommittee approved the new Proposed Category 11 (API CK-4 and API FA-4) specifications for the next generation of heavy duty diesel engine oils to be licensed on December 1, 2016. To help prepare the industry for the change, the Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, […]December 15, 2015BusinessPeterbilt announces SmartAir no-idle system upgradesPeterbilt enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air-conditioning system and using electric-powered devices, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The auto-start technology is available as a factory-installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-inch sleeper. It […]December 15, 2015BusinessBendix honors three employees with Excellence in Leadership AwardBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has honored Bill Gantz, Mike Grandstaff, and Angie Hake with its 2015 Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award, in recognition of their outstanding talents, commitment, and contributions. Presented annually, the Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award is the highest individual distinction a Bendix employee can achieve. The award, now in its eighth […]December 15, 2015BusinessTrucking’s future won’t happen without trained techsEvery futurist I spoke with CCJ’s Trucking’s Future Now was bullish on the future of trucking: It will be a vital industry for the world of tomorrow. But that future won’t happen unless trucking, as a united industry, makes bold steps and forges new alliances with education and government to start training tomorrow’s technicians today.December 11, 2015BusinessModern cruise control coming of age and what it means for your fleet and driversCruise control has come a long way. Fleets today rely on modern interactive systems that maintain safe following distances and serve as the heart of modern integrated drivetrains, with engines and transmissions communicating and working seamlessly together to deliver the best possible fuel economy at all times.December 3, 2015BusinessCould autonomous trucks and cars end traffic jams in major U.S. cities?We’re far from having the integrated infrastructure and number of autonomous vehicles we need to kill congestion. But the idea is a sound one and highlights how autonomous vehicles could very soon be a powerful tool in a driver’s arsenal to help them make more money, reduce stress and ensure on-time deliveries and a quicker return home.November 30, 2015BusinessHino to offer custom paint schemesHino Trucks has announced custom color paint options for all conventional trucks beginning with 2017 model year. Hino will now offer a wide variety of exterior truck colors that customers can order as a factory option or color match to their customized request. “Inside the Hino cab and under the hood, Hino offers the most […]November 30, 2015Page 1 of 151Next PageTop StoriesIndustryPenny pinched: Truck stop group says penny rounding plagues transactionsBecause truck stops sell fuel and food while also cashing payroll checks for professional drivers, the ongoing penny shortage and the lack of uniform rounding guidelines have complicated daily transactions.CCJ Top 250Skyrocketing insurance costs put the brakes on big trucking profitsEmissionsEPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirementsFreight demandSoaring rates give rise to new truck demand: 'We are clearly in fleet expansion territory'Featured SponsorLearn how to turn fleet data into more service opportunities.
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