Tom QuimbyWorkforceCBD use 'not worth the risk'CBD use has been on the rise and may contain THC, which can show up on a drug test and prove to be a dangerous liability for drivers and companies alike.July 27, 2023WorkforceLegal experts advise revisiting religious accommodation policies following Supreme Court decisionThe U.S. Supreme Court's new stance on religious accommodations in the workplace should have fleets taking a closer look at their HR policies, legal experts advise.July 21, 2023TechnologySilence the new normal while driving?Mental health experts point out the benefits of conversation while insurers, fleets and parents take action to limit or even end cell phone use on the road.July 20, 2023Battery electricFET repeal may hinge on truck safety, high ZEV cost and supply chain issuesThe latest effort to repeal the costly Federal Excise Tax may have the best shot yet thanks to increased regulations, higher zero-emission vehicle costs and supply chain issues.July 13, 2023Battery electricSolCold wrap reduces HVAC use, improves EV rangeAn Israeli startup is looking to test its temperature-reducing Glacier 100 wrap on more trucks following successful testing on an electric box truck.July 13, 2023MaintenanceIIHS, Travelers: Truck safety improving but there's still work to be doneWhile the fatality rate has dropped substantially for those involved in passenger vehicle collisions with large trucks, troubling factors like distracted driving, ineffective impact guards and inconsistent maintenance practices need to be addressed.July 11, 2023CCJ InnovatorsFedEx improving LTL shipping efficiency, increasing sustainability with space and pace pilotFedEx's new Dimension in Motion technology has enabled long sought after dimension-based shipping calculation for less-than-truckload.July 1, 2023Alternative powerOEMs hoping California's zero emission funding model expands to other statesSuccess of zero emission truck adoption, OEMs believe, hinges on states adopting incentive programs similar to California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.June 26, 2023Battery electricSo much hinges on EV battery spec'ing and lifecycle managementStudying EV battery chemistry, energy density and lifecycle management will pay off in the long run.June 23, 2023TrucksMack MD series 'nothing short of success'Following its launch in late 2020, Mack's medium-duty Class 6 and 7 trucks have continued to gain impressive market share according to Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall.June 12, 2023Previous PagePage 2 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 networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
