Tom QuimbyAlternative powerLong road to zero paved with ICEThough zero-emission trucks are slowly showing more promise, their internal combustion counterparts continue to cut emissions across the country while delivering the capability needed to tackle hard work.September 27, 2023Battery electricDespite OEM marketing, electric truck TCO 'a big unknown'Penske Truck Leasing is encouraged by its growing electric fleet but cautions against prematurely embracing TCO marketing claims.September 27, 2023Alternative powerDependable Highway Express on the cutting and learning edge of electric trucksAfter spending three years with electric trucks and forklifts, Dependable Highway Express in Ontario, California looks back with some good memories and looks forward to making some improvements for the road ahead.September 27, 2023BusinessPorts and roads shut down as Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia slams North FloridaPowerful Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning about 30 miles southeast of Tallahassee with heavy wind, rain and storm surge resulting in several road and port closures.August 27, 2023PerspectivesLooking for your next Henry?No one knew what Henry could do behind a camera.August 25, 2023Alternative powerStarting with smaller ZEVs could prove to be 'a good plan'The higher costs and infrastructure delays associated with larger Class 8 zero emission trucks may make smaller ZEV adoption more ideal to start.August 9, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingHigher fuel prices 'may persist for a while'Various factors are converging to drive up the cost of diesel and gasoline including summer heat which has slowed refinery production.August 2, 2023SafetyHow to prevent drowsy driving during the '100 deadliest days of summer'More crashes occur during the summer months and drowsy driving ranks as one of the four major factors to avoid while sharing busy roads.August 1, 2023WorkforceSocial media mastery can lead to greater recruiting, retention effortsCan social media help with recruiting and retention? During a Commercial Carrier Journal webinar this week, HR experts at two established carriers share tips on using social media where they've seen a lot of positive results.July 28, 2023Battery electricElectric trailers may get weight allowance and court dateCalifornia is taking a closer look at electric trailers, and the U.S. Supreme Court may have to do the same following an emissions ruling that applies only to conventional trailers.July 27, 2023Page 1 of 40Next PageTop StoriesIndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsDuring a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.Freight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shiftsSafety & ComplianceWas FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?
