Tom QuimbyEquipmentNew Yorkers paid to report idling trucks, may expand to parking violationsNew Yorkers who have been cashing in by submitting video evidence of commercial vehicles breaking the city's idling law may be getting greater policing power through a bill seeking to extend citizen reporting to parking violations.December 1, 2022TrucksWatch: Jacobs demonstrates cylinder deactivation and active decompression technologyJacobs Vehicle Systems shows how cylinder deactivation cuts fuel consumption and emissions while active decompression technology eliminates cab shake during engine shut down and start-up.November 28, 2022Battery electricElectric truck owner left feeling like a turkey on ThanksgivingA new electric pickup owner runs afoul on Thanksgiving in this fictional account that may not be so far off the mark.November 25, 2022Alternative powerWinter battery management key to maximizing EV range, charge timesElectric vehicles do not require as much maintenance as their internal combustion counterparts, but when winter comes calling, effective battery management is key to battling range loss and improving charge times.November 23, 2022AutonomousTorc Robotics autonomous truck a mostly boring rideDaimler subsidiary Torc Robotics gave CCJ a ride inside one of their autonomous Freightliners this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico.November 17, 2022Alternative powerHighly incentivized renewable diesel impacting supply, price of conventional dieselAs refineries close in the U.S. and fuel producers look to maximize profits while cutting carbon, they're turning to highly incentivized renewable diesel which fuel analysts say is bad timing for a strained conventional diesel supply and prices.November 14, 2022MaintenanceHurricane Nicole impact on diesel supply expected to be uneventfulMajor storms can interrupt diesel supply and distribution, but in the case of Category 1 Hurricane Nicole, fuel analysts aren't expecting much of an impact.November 10, 2022MaintenanceStay safe and beat the breakdown: Keep ADAS and other truck systems in top shape during winterSnow, ice and freezing temperatures can not only lead to costly breakdowns, they can also lead to less safe driving conditions in the case of tech-heavy driver assist systems impacted by winter weather.November 9, 2022WorkforceEV tech training not seen as a threat during diesel tech shortageMore OEMs and trade schools are rolling out courses on electric vehicle service, however the growing demand for EV techs is not seen as a competitive threat during the diesel tech shortage.November 7, 2022TrucksCab shake disappears, emissions drop and fuel economy goes up with Jacobs latest technologiesJacobs Vehicle Systems' cylinder deactivation and active decompression transformed a 2018 International LT625 into a much smoother, cleaner and fuel saving workhorse.November 3, 2022Previous PagePage 10 of 40Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
