Tom QuimbyPerspectivesBiobased diesel fuels are beating electric on emissionsCARB data show diesel engines are not the evil, gross-polluting workhorses that they're frequently portrayed to be. When paired with biobased fuels, they're out-performing on emissions.May 21, 2021Recruiting & retention2021 outlook strong amid driver shortage, inflation concernsRecord job openings aren't reeling in job candidates, and states ending federal unemployment benefits may not get fleets drivers.May 16, 2021RegulationsAchates diesel earns CALSTART praise ahead of Walmart demoFollowing roughly 17 years of R&D, a Peterbilt 579 has been equipped with a near-zero emissions, two-stroke diesel engine from Achates that the company says meets 2027 emissions and costs far less than competing four-strokers.May 11, 2021RegulationsSet and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractionsThis year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.April 29, 2021Regulations'Not one certified ELD for Canada,' CVSA saysAs Canada's new ELD regulation arrives, some fleets are under the false impression that they're already compliant according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.April 28, 2021AutonomousSelf-driving trucks make impressive gains despite Tesla crashDeadly Tesla crash raises concerns about the future of self-driving trucks, but there's still plenty of good news coming from computer-assisted driving.April 23, 2021RegulationsExhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenanceLeonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.April 21, 2021InsuranceExperts say fleets should prioritize camera evidence for safetyTelematics, ELDs and event recorders help safety conscious Stewart Transport prioritize driver performance and safety.April 18, 2021TrucksManufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortageChip supplies for trucks, aftermarket parts, safety technologies and zero-emission powertrains are scarce and slowing production as demand for high-tech equipment grows. Eager to help, OEMs have offered fix-it strategies to the Biden administration.April 14, 2021RegulationsDiesel cylinder deactivation reduces NOx by 74%As emissions rules tighten, diesel cylinder deactivation testing by Cummins and Tula shows big NOx reductions and double-digit gains in fuel efficiency.April 13, 2021Previous PagePage 22 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
