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Bendix kicks off MATS 2017 with air disc brake discussion

Bendix kicks things off at MATS 2017 by highlighting their latest successes in air disc brake sales with 1 million units sold since 2015. Get more info on CCJ!

March 22, 2017

The Bendix ADB22X air disc brake has sold more than 1.5 million units since its introduction in 2005.

TransComply launches database of carriers operating in compliance with new food hauling regs

TransComply officially launches an online database of fleets that are actively complying with all requirements of FDA sanitary transport laws. Read more on CCJ!

March 21, 2017

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Trump slated to meet with carrier reps, drivers this week, White House says

President Trump is expected to meet with trucking industry stakeholders, including drivers and carriers to discuss healthcare. Click here to read more on this.

March 21, 2017

Trump is expected to “hold an event” with carriers and drivers on Thursday, the White House announced Monday. Details, however, are slim.

Saia expanding LTL footprint with four new terminals

Saia is expanding its less-than-truckload freight business with four new terminals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

March 21, 2017

Saia plans to open four new terminals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to expand its LTL offerings. (Photo by 365 Trucking)

CCJ Spring Symposium to provide insights into trucking regs under Trump, automated tech, recruiting Millennials and more

Breakout sessions will be held focusing on different aspects of business, equipment and technology.

March 21, 2017

Breakout sessions will be held throughout CCJ Spring Symposium focusing on business and management, equipment and maintenance, and safety and technology.

Soft rates nipped owner-operator pay in 2016

Leased & independent owner-operators saw their incomes dip in 2016 compared to the year prior, according ATBS. Get details on this at Commercial Carrier Journal

March 21, 2017

Diesel prices see largest weekly change of the year, hit 2017 low

Diesel prices saw their largest week-to-week change of 2017 and fell to the lowest national average of the year during the week ending March 20. Get details.

March 21, 2017

Indicators: Trucking conditions point to ‘better year ahead,’ freight jumped in February

FTR COO Jonathan Starks says 2017 is “looking like a better year for the trucking industry.” Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

March 20, 2017

Trucking Conditions Index

Trump order prompts FMCSA to further delay effective date of rule setting national driver training standards

The effective date of a rule establishing nationwide minimum training standards for entry-level truck drivers has been further delayed. Click to learn more.

March 20, 2017

A rule setting classroom curriculum and behind-the-wheel proficiency standards for entry-level truck drivers will now take effect May 22, according to a notice from FMCSA slated for publication March 21. The rule’s 2020 compliance date, however, is seemingly unchanged.

GreenRoad partners with Smith System for driver safety training

GreenRoad announced a new partnership with driver training company Smith System that will combine in-vehicle driver safety technology. Click for details.

March 20, 2017

GreenRoad is releasing a new version of its driver safety platform that accurately detects risky driving behaviors using the accelerometer and GPS data of smartphones and tablets.

Trailer orders up over last year, ‘indicate that 2017 will be a solid year’

Trailer net orders have now totaled 239,000 units for the last 12 months.

March 20, 2017

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True independence: Celadon tech enables leased operators to haul for other carriers

Celadon has given owner-operators a mobile app to select loads from the company’s asset and non-asset logistics divisions, and soon from other carriers.

March 17, 2017

Changes that Celadon made to its customer service department earned it the distinction of the 2015 CCJ Innovator of the Year.

Test drive: Mack Granite MHD

My unit was outfitted with a 10’ by 36” snow plow and an 11’ dump box – a fairly common municipal spec for this truck.

March 17, 2017

The cab of the Granite MDH is roomy, comfortable and quiet.

First ATA Economic Summit to offer fleets look at economy

The American Trucking Associations will host the ATA Economic Summit to bring together economists & fleet managers for an outlook on the state of the economy.

March 16, 2017

Trump cuts $2.4 billion from DOT funding in budget plan

The DOT's TIGER grants program, introduced in 2009, are cut in President Donald Trump's 2018 budget plan. Read about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

March 16, 2017

President Trump’s 2018 budget “blueprint” calls for the elimination of TIGER grants, which have been used since 2009 to help fund infrastructure improvements.

USA Truck recognized by military veterans recruiting site

RecruitMilitary, a site that gives veterans a look at friendliest military employers, named USA Truck a finalist for Most Valuable Employers for Military.

March 16, 2017

One simple step to boosting fuel economy 14 percent

Want to pick up a quick double-digit boost in fuel economy? Here is one simple step you can take to do just that. Learn about it on Commercial Carrier Journal.

March 16, 2017

Diesel fuel pump

Crime report: NJ fleet owner arrested for $300k in unpaid tolls

Jose Ramirez, owner of Mambo Transportation in Jersey City, reportedly had 4,250 toll violations on his commercial and personal EZ Pass accounts. Read more here

March 16, 2017

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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.

GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year

Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.

Truck Accidents Freight Broker Liability

Should brokers be liable in the event of a truck crash?

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Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?

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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction

With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

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