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Same-day pay
Perhaps one of the most tangible benefits that fleets can offer their drivers is same-day pay. Mobile apps that capture images and integrate with payroll and billing systems in the back office have become essential to make this a reality. In 2002, Packard Transport, a flatbed carrier comprised of 209 owner-operators, put the infrastructure in […]
February 19, 2015
Business
Diesel still projected to remain cheaper in 2015, average $1 less than 2014
Despite the apparent end of the six-month diesel price plummet, the Department of Energy projects the price of diesel to remain near its current price throughout 2015, according to the latest Short Term Energy Outlook.
February 19, 2015
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NACFE publishes fuel economy confidence report
Click here to see all of CCJ’s coverage of TMC news. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has published its newest Confidence Report. This report focuses on optimization of engine parameters to maximize fuel economy, and has determined that fleets that optimize their electronic engine parameters for fuel economy can expect to see […]
February 19, 2015
Business
FMCSA shuts down carrier for hours, maintenance violations
A small Colorado-based fleet has become the latest to be shut down by federal regulators, following a compliance investigation that revealed disregard for key safety regulations, FMCSA announced this week.
February 19, 2015
Business
Low-tech truck revolution: Will modern truck technology create a market for simpler, more affordable trucks?
Fleet managers and truckers pine for a dependable, affordable truck without all of today’s bells and whistles. Can they rewind the clock?
February 19, 2015
Business
Roadmaster introduces new tire, finalizes National Fleet Account Program plans
Roadmaster, a division of Cooper Tire, released its new RM272 tire at TMC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville. drop-deck trailers. The new tire features a new tread design and compounding that provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.
February 18, 2015
Business
Trojan debut’s Reliant deep cycle truck battery at TMC
Trojan Battery says its new Reliant AGM battery is the trucking industry’s first true deep cycle battery, specifically designed to supply consistent power during long off–duty stretches.
February 18, 2015
Business
Maxwell Technologies showcases truck engine start module at TMC
The Maxwell ESM connects directly to a truck’s starter via a dedicated third terminal on the unit. The remaining truck batteries are isolated from the cranking process and concentrate on providing long-term power to the vehicle when it is at rest.
February 18, 2015
Business
Comment deadline extended for agency’s crash accountability study
FMCSA issued the report Jan. 27, in which it concluded that crash accountability in CSA would not affect percentile rankings and would be too complicated to do. It has now extended the public comment deadline on the study to March 25.
February 18, 2015
Business
TMC 2015: News roundup from Technology Maintenance Council’s annual meeting
CCJ is at the Technology Maintenance Council’s annual meeting this week in Nashville, Tenn., where several major industry manufacturers have made or soon will make announcements about their new or updated equipment or services. Here’s a look at all of the announcements so far.
February 18, 2015
Business
The good and the bad of VMRS
A Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) study breakout group session took a quick turn Tuesday at the TMC Annual Meeting when fleet audience members began to question the misuse of the codes during parts acquisitions.
February 18, 2015
Business
White House sends Labor Secretary to West Coast labor negotiations
U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez joined West Coast labor talks after port gridlock was exacerbated by another suspension of weekend vessel work.
February 18, 2015
Business
Hyundai hints at entry into U.S. truck market
The South Korean-based Hyundai Motor Co. announced this week it is investing $1.8 billion in the next five years into commercial vehicle development, which could include bringing a heavy-duty truck to the U.S. market.
February 18, 2015
Business
Diesel climbs 3 cents, sees consecutive increases for first time since June
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose 3 cents in the week ended Feb. 16 to $2.865 — the first since the week ended June 30, 2014.
February 17, 2015
Business
Meritor previews tractor-specific tire pressure monitoring system
Meritor is previewing breakthrough technology at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that it says will give fleets greater peace of mind and contribute significant tire cost savings to their bottom lines: A new, tractor-optimized, tire pressure monitoring system.
February 17, 2015
Business
Minimum driver age, fuel tax increase highlight ATA’s 2015 advocacy agenda
Although the trucking industry is currently enjoying favorable freight conditions, Osiecki reviewed a number of past and current items on its advocacy agenda to help preserve the industry’s efficiency and productivity.
February 17, 2015
Business
Cargo theft prevention firm issues truck stop ‘pilferage’ warning
More than 40 “pilferage” events have occurred at truck stops and highway pull-offs in recent weeks along Interstates in Arkansas, says FreightWatch International, prompting the cargo theft prevention firm to issue a warning to carriers and drivers along the affected routes.
February 17, 2015
Business
FMCSA orders shutdown of Nevada carrier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered a three-truck fleet based in Nevada to cease operations after the agency discovered hours-of-service and other violations.
February 17, 2015
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