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Developing winning partnerships: a guide for implementing small fleet trucking solutions
The staggering majority of U.S. freight is being moved by smaller trucking companies.
May 25, 2023
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Cargo theft, up 41% so far this year, expected to rise for Memorial Day
CargoNet warns that cargo theft activity will increase even more over the long holiday weekend. Also: St. Paul, Minnesota, council will hear proposal to ban truck parking this afternoon; Progressive Insurance intros roadside assistance coverage; more.
May 24, 2023
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Cummins acquiring commercial vehicle exhaust business
Acquiring two of Faurecia’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants ensures Cummins a long-term supply of aftertreatment components and assemblies.
May 23, 2023
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How is the trucking industry responding to rising costs?
The trucking industry isn't just grappling with fuel prices and regulatory compliance. There's also rising operational expenses, including maintenance and insurance.
May 23, 2023
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Rate pressure, operating costs continue to thwart a trucking recovery
Age rather than size dictates the likelihood of carrier failures, says Jason Miller, Michigan State market expert. Watch his trucking prognostication based on a fresh set of data in this month's episode of CCJ MarketPulse.
May 22, 2023
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BP completes $1.3B acquisition of TA
TA’s network of highway sites complements BP’s existing predominantly off-highway convenience and mobility business in the U.S. Also: Eagle Transport acquires Bulk Carriers; Roadrunner announced more improved transit times; MHC opens new leasing facility.
May 19, 2023
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How telematics can help fleets meet sustainability goals
As fleets look for ways to cut emissions while zero-emission technology continues to develop, telematics can help improve efficiencies in the meantime.
May 18, 2023
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Trimac acquires Canadian pressurized gas carrier
Trimac's latest deal is at least the eighth acquisition made this year by a CCJ Top 250 fleet and is Trimac's second.
May 18, 2023
Trimac this week welcomed a team of Transport Sylvain Lasalle drivers, one terminal manager and added a fleet of 28 tractors and 30 trailers.
Assured Telematics set to merge with Transflo
ATI provides telematics solutions for the trucking industry with a comprehensive suite of systems that, combined with Transflo's offerings, will help fleet customers increase efficiency, improve cash flow and reduce costs.
May 17, 2023
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Trucking company owners should consider an ESOP
ESOPs are not only beneficial from a tax perspective; they can also be useful in attracting and retaining drivers in the midst of a driver shortage.
May 16, 2023
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Self-driving trucks pose different questions for insurers
Insurers say driverless trucks will cause insurance rates to rise for carriers of all sizes while the industry works to assess the risks of having them on the road.
May 16, 2023
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TA shareholders approve pending BP acquisition
The move clears the way for BP to acquire TA, with the deal expected to be closed May 15. Also: $150M cargo theft ring busted in California; PGT Trucking breaks ground on new Laredo facility; CPC Logistics driver inducted into NPTC Hall of Fame.
May 12, 2023
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TFI announces two acquisitions to expand LTL business
The CCJ Top 250 carrier has completed the acquisition of one company and agreed to acquire another.
May 10, 2023
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Trucking in a post-COVID world
The pandemic's impact on trucking can be summarized in three phases: initial disruption, recovery and transformation.
May 9, 2023
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Trimac Transportation acquires small bulk fleet, warehouser
Trimac Transportation picking up 13 tractors, 119 trailers and a 52-acre property strategically positioned on the busy I-75 corridor.
April 27, 2023
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Werner set to test Cummins' 15-liter nat-gas engine
The Top 250 fleet also announced it has deployed to Freightliner eCascadias in SoCal. Also: Former U.S. Xpress exec joins 3PL as CEO; shippers' conditions mostly flat in February; Covenant opens new driver lounge, orientation center.
April 27, 2023
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Managing toll violations 101
If/when you receive a toll violation, there are things you can do to manage it and ensure it’s been rightfully issued.
April 27, 2023
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Penske makes second acquisition this year, adds nearly 2,000 trucks
Penske has added nearly 3,000 trucks in less than a month via two acquisitions.
April 26, 2023
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Pentesting: a cyber-disaster prevention strategy for trucking companies
Many companies in the trucking industry would be wise to stress their security measures through a process called penetration testing (pentesting).
Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Executive Director Jeff Farrah said carriers like C.R. England are continuing to embrace autonomous trucking. “AV trucking technology offers an opportunity to transform how essential goods move across all layers of the supply chain, from farm to warehouse, store to table,' Farrah said. 'We’ve seen a lot of excitement from commercial partners about the technology’s safety, efficiency, environmental, and cost benefits.”
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