Tom QuimbyBusinessDon’t be the next carrier in the headlines for a bridge collapse — Here’s how to minimize risks of GPS routingNo carrier wants the embarrassing headlines caused by truckers following GPS navigation into areas where Class 8 trucks simply don’t belong.October 16, 2020CCJ InnovatorsInnovators: U.S. Xpress technology propels success through driver satisfactionU.S. Xpress in-house technology, Variant Optimizer, reduces driver turnover, increases freight efficiency, and propels success through driver satisfaction.October 1, 2020BusinessOn ‘Battery Day,’ Tesla announces potential of new long-range battery for SemiTesla revealed three new battery plans at its 2020 Annyal Shareholder Meeting and Battery Day event. Learn more about what this means for the Tesla Semi on CCJ.September 24, 2020BusinessTiming truck trade cycle involves supply and demand dynamicsFleet reputation, quipment wear, and warrenty coverage are all factors to account for when considering the trade-in value of a truck. Learn more here on CCJ.September 22, 2020BusinessEquipment acquisition should hinge on thorough fleet and market assessmentsMaking thorough assessments before racing out to a dealership is crucial in your decision to buy a new or used truck. Find out more information here on CCJ.September 21, 2020BusinessA utility provider turned electric truck marketing guru — the new norm under shifting fuel landscape?Southern California Edison offers a program for fleets in a state where OEMs must begin selling zero-emission commercial trucks and vans by 2024. More on CCJ.September 15, 2020BusinessBill Gates nixes electric long-haul, supports alt fuelIn a recent blog post, Bill Gates explained the impracticality of electric vehicles for long-haul trucking and the need for bio-fuels instead. Details on CCJ.September 10, 2020MaintenanceGet your lights Roadcheck readyLighting violations were the top vehicle violation in all commercial vehicles inspected last year, according to the FMCSA.September 3, 2020BusinessGetting blitzed: Cargo securement violations can turn deadlyThe top five violations for the annual CVSA blitz are failure to prevent shifting/loss of load; failure to secure truck equipment; damaged tie downs; insufficient number of tie downs; and loose tie downs.September 2, 2020BusinessMan vs. machine: Software battles empty miles and increases revenueTrucking companies look to offset empty miles and increase profitability with efficient route planning software. Learn more here on Commercial Carrier Journal.September 1, 2020Previous PagePage 26 of 38Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
