Tom QuimbyBusinessFreightliner unveils EconicSD, tech-loaded refuse haulerWith an eye toward setting new standards in safety and efficiency, Freightliner unveiled its EconicSD refuse truck Tuesday at WasteExpo in Las Vegas. Read more.April 26, 2018BusinessEmbark completes 5-day trip across the U.S. in a self-driving semiEmbark recently announced that its autonomous semi-truck has become the first self-driving tractor-trailer to travel across the country. Get details on CCJ!February 7, 2018BusinessSt. Peters tech wins Rush Truck Center rodeoCheck out the top technicians that were recognized at the 2017 Rush Truck Centers Tech Skills Rodeo. Learn more about the event on Commercial Carrier Journal.December 13, 2017BusinessASE reaching out to public schools to reach potential diesel tech recruitsAutomotive Service Excellence is actively searching for future diesel technician recruits in public school systems. Get more information on the story on CCJ.December 12, 2017BusinessSticker price for Tesla Semi reportedly lands under $200kTesla now has a price guide for its Class 8 regional hauler on its website. Check out the specifics in price of the new electric semi-truck right here on CCJ.November 24, 2017BusinessCalifornia proposes altering regulations to allow driverless vehiclesThe California DMV released a revised version of proposed regulations that establishes a path for testing & public use of driverless vehicles. Learn more here.October 11, 2017BusinessHino building $100M W.Va. plant to assemble its new class 7 & 8 trucksHino Motors Manufacturing is in the process of building an assembly plant for Class 7 and 8 trucks in Mineral Wells, West Virginia. Get details here on CCJ!September 28, 2017BusinessTest drive: Cummins-Westport ISL G Near ZeroThe Cummins-Westport 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx engine offers quieter & cleaner performance with power that’s comparable to a conventional diesel. Learn moreAugust 9, 2017BusinessA quick look at an important part of Kenworth’s historyKenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart gave a brief talk on the history of the lumber business in the northwest region of the Evergreen State. Learn more hereJuly 27, 2017MaintenanceProper maintenance and inspection can put the brakes on CSA brake violationsBrakes can fall out of compliance at any given time. A proper pre-trip inspection is a fleet’s first line of defense in catching problems before the DOT.June 29, 2017Previous PagePage 36 of 38Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightCN and CSX are looking to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville that replaces an existing trucking leg from Memphis into Music City.Equipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
