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Mack making GuardDog Connect standard on LR refuse models
GuardDog Connect, through Mack OneCall agents, Mack’s 24/7 service support team, enables the quick diagnosis of issues, proactive repair scheduling and parts confirmation, all while the truck remains on the job.
November 10, 2016
Business
On e-logs, infrastructure and freight: What Trump’s agenda may mean for trucking
President-elect Trump has promised to ramp up infrastructure funding and manufacturing output. Should they be enacted, what do these policy proposals mean for the trucking industry? And will regulations like ELDs, emissions standards and more remain under a Trump presidency? Those questions explored here…
November 10, 2016
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Beyond speed limiters, part 3: managing drivers with an Internet of Things
A wearable Internet of Things system can interact with drivers if risky behaviors occur such as exceeding the posted speed limits or when they become distracted or fatigued.
November 9, 2016
Business
Infrastructure improvements in several states on horizon following election
Voters in New Jersey, Illinois, Maine, Texas and Louisiana approved ballot measures Tuesday that either shore up or provide funding for transportation and infrastructure projects. Rhode Island residents voted to approve funding for improvements at two of the state’s ports.
November 9, 2016
Business
Mack, Volvo use Certified Uptime Centers to slash downtime
Mack Certified Uptime Centers were introduced in late 2015 while Volvo Trucks launched its Certified Uptime Center process earlier this year.
November 9, 2016
Business
N.Y. clears law to protect carriers from damaged freight claims
New York has become the 45th state to void indemnity clauses holding trucking companies responsible for damaged goods, regardless of fault.
November 9, 2016
Business
Nomination period remains open for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award
The award was established in 1983 to honor professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others, the company says. Nominations for Goodyear’s 34th annual Highway Hero Award are now open through Nov. 29.
November 9, 2016
Business
Trucking industry support helps propel Donald Trump to victory in 2016 presidential race
Not only did Trump garner broad support from truck drivers, he also secured more in financial campaign contributions from the trucking industry, whose political spending is largely made up of bigger carriers and fleet-backed lobbyists. Trucking contributions also helped Republicans maintain control of Congress.
November 9, 2016
Business
Beyond speed limiters, part 2: a connected throttle
Advanced speed management technologies are making the idea of “tamper proof” speed limiters seem outdated
November 8, 2016
Business
Next week’s CCJ Symposium focusing on business best practices, equipment spec’ing, regulations and more
Register for next week’s CCJ Fall Symposium, which will cover a bevy of topics including driver recruiting and retention, ELDs and the mandate, regulations, equipment spec’ing and more.
November 8, 2016
Business
Cargo theft instances climb in third quarter, FreightWatch reports
FreightWatch International recorded a total of 193 cargo thefts in 2016’s third quarter, according to its quarterly theft report issued last week. The cargo theft monitoring firm pegged the average loss value of cargo theft instances in the quarter at $120,536 each in the third quarter of the year.
November 8, 2016
Business
PeopleNet named finalist for Tekne award
PeopleNet is a finalist in the Internet of Things category for its Video Intelligence system.
November 8, 2016
Business
ALK incorporates tech with AgLoads mobile app
ALK’s routing, mileage, mapping and navigation applications are in the AgLoads mobile application.
November 8, 2016
Business
Beyond the speed limiter: technology can do more to lower risk
By today’s standards, speed limiters are an entry-level safety technology. More advanced systems can be used to reduce risky speed behaviors.
November 7, 2016
Business
Diesel prices holding near $2.50
The cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.34 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic at $2.384 per gallon.
November 7, 2016
Business
Truckload pricing remained weak in October, reefer falls to multi-year low
Reefer rates skidded to their lowest point in nearly four years. Van and flatbed rates were unchanged from September, but were down a dime each from last October.
November 7, 2016
Business
TRP adds all makes line of lubes
New TRP lubricants include heavy duty engine oil, synthetic transmission oil and synthetic gear oil for all makes of trucks and buses.
November 7, 2016
Business
Speed limiters, aluminum wheels most common fuel saving devices for truck fleets, survey shows
The survey, which focused on fuel economy trends of heavy-duty truck fleets, also showed use of aluminum wheels, automated-manual transmissions and low-rolling resistance dual tires as the most commonly used tactics by fleets to save fuel.
November 7, 2016
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