CCJ Staff (CCJ)BusinessMotiv Power Systems intros 5th Gen electric chassisThe company claims Motiv-powered vehicles offer fleets more than 99% uptime and up to 85% operation and maintenance cost savings compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.December 2, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 2: DOT readies for COVID vaccine distributionFMCSA’s ongoing hours of service waiver for carriers providing direct emergency assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic will also apply to carriers transporting the COVID vaccine, the agency announced. Women in Trucking is seeking nominations for its annual Female Driver of the Year award.December 2, 2020BusinessLockNClimb’s platform ladderLockNClimb’s platform ladder, with its wide slip-resistant working surface, is designed to provide safer working conditions while performing truck maintenance. Winter weather can provide slippery conditions that increase the likelihood of slips and falls. The 42- or 44-inch platform ladders not only enable service the truck engine, but all around the vehicle.December 1, 2020BusinessTelematics offers hope in an era of nuclear verdictsUtilizing telematics systems is one of the best ways to reduce accident rates and nuclear verdict exposure. Read CCJ to see how fleets put telematics to work.December 1, 2020BusinessSkyBitz Kinnect Telematics Gateway for SmartTrailerThe next-generation GPS tracking solution is designed to capture and communicate all remote asset data through a single device.December 1, 2020BusinessDriver hits and damages roll-up door while backing up to a dock — Preventable or not?When a truck driver backs into a delivery dock, is the crash considered preventable or not if his or her spotter was distracted? Learn from the scenario on CCJ.December 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Dec. 1: Daimler co-developing large electric truck charging station in PortlandDaimler and Portland General Electric are developing “Electric Island” in Portland – a large, public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. Two CCJ Top 250 fleets announce driver pay increases.December 1, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 30: Fleet owner charged in chameleon carrier schemeThe owner of a New York-based trucking company was charged after allegedly starting a chameleon carrier after receiving a negative rating from FMCSA. TCA recognized 18 fleets for their safety records.November 30, 2020BusinessCCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 25: Carriers’ per-mile costs fell in 2019, ATRI findsATRI’s annual Operational Costs report shows carriers’ per-mile costs fell by 9% in 2019 from 2018, due to a reduction in a number of costs, including fuel, driver wages and more. FMCSA wants feedback on a request to rescind certain broker transparency regs. Daimler produced its 700,000th truck at its Mount Holly plant.November 25, 2020BusinessTop company drivers, owner-operators competing for big moneyThe winners of the Company Driver of the Year and Owner-Operator of the Year awards will each win $25,000, while the other two finalists for each award will each receive $2,500.November 24, 2020Previous PagePage 9 of 2861Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.