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Cummins makes investment in fuel cell company

Cummins Inc. has invested in Loop Energy, a provider of fuel cell electric range extenders for medium and heavy-duty transport applications. Read details here.

September 18, 2019

Trailer orders remain low but are expected to improve

According to FTR, trailer orders remained in a low holding pattern in August, but down 71% year-over year. FTR's Don Ake expects trailer orders to climb this month.

September 18, 2019

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DOT Secretary Chao faces House ethics investigation

A House of Representatives’ Oversight Committee has begun investigating allegations that U.S. DOT Transportation Secretary Chao has abused her power as head of the organization.

September 18, 2019

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Daimler Trucks enters supply deal with battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited and Daimler Trucks & Buses has entered a global battery cell modules supply agreement for electric series trucks.

September 18, 2019

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Speeding nets drivers nearly 1,500 tickets during week-long crackdown

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week in July resulted in 1,454 tickets and 2,126 warnings issued to truck drivers for speeding.

September 17, 2019

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Goodbye, AOBRD: Get a sneak preview from carriers that have made the transition to ELDs

Check out the trucking companies that transitioned to ELDs and consider the steps a trucking company should take in choosing the right provider. More on CCJ.

September 17, 2019

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project44 adds truckload tendering to visibility platform

Freight visibility provider project44 announced the addition of a new truckload tendering capability to its Advanced Visibility Platform.

September 17, 2019

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TGI and PressurePro to integrate tech for trailer health

The integration would use wireless connectivity that allows fleets immediate access to tire condition reports for trailers.

September 17, 2019

Drivewyze extends safety alerts for mountain corridors

Drivewyze subscribers will have their drivers receive in-cab alerts for more than 100 mountain pass locations in 20 states.

September 17, 2019

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Trimble tips the scale with new products at in.sight conference

Trimble is applying artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data analytics within transportation and across its vertical industries.

September 16, 2019

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Volvo readies delivery of first electric VNR

Volvo Trucks first electric VNR models will be going to the Port of Los Angeles soon to be put into test operations with NFI and Dependable Highway Express.

September 16, 2019

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California’s contractor law has steep implications for trucking: Here’s what your fleet needs to know

California lawmakers late last week passed a landmark piece of legislation that aims to overhaul the independent contractor landscape in the state. Here’s a primer for how the law impacts the trucking industry and how fleets can comply with the statutes set forth by the new law, colloquially known as A.B. 5.

September 16, 2019

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Crime report: Fleet owners plead guilty to defrauding FMCSA, reincarnated carrier charges

Action in five trucking-related crimes – including Clean Air Act violations, CDL testing schemes, defrauding FMCSA and a reincarnated carrier – has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.

September 16, 2019

Report: Women drivers see more extended detention than men, but there’s more to the disparity than gender

On average, women reported approximately 55 percent of their appointments being delayed due to the actions of personnel at a customer facility, compared to 47 percent for men.

September 15, 2019

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Quick-passing motorist clips trucker making a U-turn — Preventable or not?

This video is pulled from the CCJ Preventable or Not manual. It is presented via partnership between CCJ and Instructional Technologies. Check it out here!

September 14, 2019

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NACFE picks 10 drivers for Run on Less Regional campaign

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has selected 10 drivers to participate in Run on Less Regional, a fuel efficiency roadshow sponsored by Shell, NACFE and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). The drivers – working for C&S Wholesale Grocers, Hirschbach, Hogan Transportation, J.B. Hunt, Meijer, PepsiCo, Ploger Transportation, Schneider, Southeastern Freight Lines, and UPS […]

September 13, 2019

Shippers look to avoid a repeat of 2018

Shippers in the past year have tried to put into place structural changes in their operations to avoid being hit like they were in 2018. Read all about this.

September 13, 2019

DHL Group plants Innovation Center in Chicago to support Americas growth

DHL expects 5,000 supply chain professionals will be visiting the new facility every year to discuss ideas and technology.

September 12, 2019

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Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon.

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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

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