Tom QuimbyCCJ InnovatorsCCJ Innovators: Groendyke reduces rear-end collisions with unique brake lightIn an effort to reduce rear-end collisions, Groendyke Transport installed a unique pulsating brake light to their tanker trucks. Learn more here on CCJ.July 1, 2020BusinessDOE pledges to build industry-ready fuel-cell truckThe U.S. DOE announced that it has plans to develop a heavy-duty fuel-cell truck to meet the demands of the trucking industry. Learn more about it on CCJ.June 22, 2020BusinessDebate over DC fast charging points to fleet needs, expectationsDebate continues over the safety of DC fast charging for electric vehicle batteries. If your fleet is considering EVs, read more about the debate here on CCJ.June 21, 2020BusinessPlasma ignition and emissions devices deliver impressive performanceThe plasma technology systems increase exhaust flow and reduce harmful emissions to help improve gasoline and diesel engine performance. Learn more here on CCJ.June 18, 2020BusinessCOVID-borne challenges push fleets to strike a balance between in-person, virtualFleet managers and trucking analysts agree practices implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic are here to stay. Read more from fleet leaders on CCJ.June 4, 2020BusinessParking problems: Idled trucks likely to lead to ‘unprecedented’ battery failuresWhen parking trucks for an undetermined amount of time, take the opportunity to perform preventative maintenance on batteries, electrical systems, and brakes.June 3, 2020BusinessFMCSA amber brake light exemption expected for all tanker trucks, other trucks may followOne trucking company found that adding a pulsating brake light on the back of its tanker trucks significantly reduces rear-end collisions. Discover more on CCJ.May 18, 2020BusinessCoronavirus challenges communication between carriers and driversWhen ACT drivers expressed workplace safety concerns regarding coronavirus, ACT listened. Find out how the fleet helped bridge the communication gap on CCJ.April 28, 2020BusinessFleet manager with coronavirus credits CDC for reducing riskAfter traveling abroad, Packer Transporation's general manager followed CDC recommendations. Within days, he tested positive for COVID-19. This is his story.April 23, 2020BusinessCummins demos cylinder deactivation tech in its X15 engineThe technology also achieves CO2 reductions through improvements in combustion and reductions in pumping work.April 22, 2020Previous PagePage 29 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
