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Business: Page 332

Business
U.S. Xpress joins program to help military veterans transition into trucking
Military veterans will be able to draw GI Bill benefits while training to become truckers. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 9, 2017
U.S. Xpress has been approved by the Veterans Administration to participate in a program that allows military veterans to draw GI Bill benefits while training to be a trucker or diesel technician with the company.
Business
Judge finds Werner driver trainees not entitled to wages for sleeper berth time
In a revised order, a federal district judge has determined Werner Enterprises’ driver trainees are not entitled to compensation for sleeper berth time.
February 9, 2017
Werner Enterprise truck
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Business
TCA offering certification programs on driver recruiting and retention
A program launched by the Truckload Carriers Association will allow truckload carrier employees to attend meetings and earn continued education certificates.
February 9, 2017
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Business
Reports show slow freight, rates took their toll on largest carriers’ bottom lines in 2016
Freight was sluggish throughout most of the year, and rates stayed cheap because of it. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 8, 2017
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Fleet owner, manager sentenced to prison time for reincarnated carrier scheme
Two men were sentenced for their roles in a reincarnated carrier case, including the owner of the carrier and one of his associates.
February 8, 2017
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Upstart truck OEM Alkane Truck Company inks deal with Brazilian manufacturer
Together, Alkane and Agrale will offer a new class 7 truck line and various commercial chassis options for recreational and public transportation vehicles.
February 8, 2017
Alkane’s Class 7 cabover is expected to go into production this year.
Business
Kenworth has made Bendix ESP standard on heavy trucks
In an effort to comply with NHTSA stability mandate, Kenworth is equipping new T680 and T880 trucks with Bendix ESP.
February 8, 2017
Kenworth’s T680 in a daycab configuration.
Business
ELD compliance: it’s all about the data
When using ELDs and other compliance technologies, fleet managers are often consumed by information they don't need to act on right away.
February 7, 2017
ELD device on truck dashboard
Business
SmartDrive Systems reports 94 percent organic growth in 2016
SmartDrive attributes its growth to fleets wanting a full risk management system, not just an add-on camera system, to manage driver risk.
February 7, 2017
SmartDrive systems are configured before being shipped out to customers from its corporate office in San Diego.
Business
Jim Rodi to lead PeopleNet’s new Transportation group
In his new role, Rodi will help PeopleNet continue to integrate several vertical segments in its Transportation group. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 7, 2017
Jim Rodi
Business
Driver training org: Trump delay won’t affect rule, FMCSA may add behind-the-wheel minimum later
Several groups, including the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, have decried the rule’s lack of a behind-the-wheel time minimum. Learn more here.
February 7, 2017
CVTA President Don Lefeve says FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule should proceed on schedule. (Photo by Jim Allen/365 Trucking)
Business
Landstar names Peterbilt 579 giveaway winner
Owner-operator Ralph Hall won the Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway for a new Peterbilt 579. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 7, 2017
Landstar owner-operator Ralph Hall won this Peterbilt 579 in the Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway contest.
Business
Averitt Express expanding into Maryland, West Va.
The company announced it is expanding into West Virginia and Maryland. Click to read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 7, 2017
Averitt Express is expanding by adding new locations in Maryland and West Virginia. (Photo by 365 Trucking)
Business
Autonomous truck testing kicks off in Texas
Members of the Texas partnership are contributing facilities, expertise and talents as a part of a larger Texas network of proving grounds and test-bed sites.
February 7, 2017
World Premiere Freightliner Inspiration Truck
Business
Fleet optimism continues to grow, CCJ survey shows
59.3 percent of the December 2016 survey respondents believe business conditions will be better over the next six months, up considerably. Click to learn more.
February 6, 2017
Trucking business forecast
Business
Diesel prices hold
Fuel prices fell by an average of just four-tenths of a cent across the U.S. during the week ending Feb. 6. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 6, 2017
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Business
5 trucking takeaways from Trump’s first two weeks
Here are the key trucking takeaways from Trump’s first two weeks in office. Read all about them on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 6, 2017
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Business
Managing an effective tire program
If you are not treating tires the same as you do other key components of the truck, your fleet could be losing tens of thousands of dollars.
February 6, 2017
Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance, NationaLease
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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.
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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.
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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.
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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