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Werner adds military-themed Cascadia Evolution to Operation Freedom fleet
Werner unveiled this week its latest Freedom-themed truck, dubbed Ride for Honor. The truck is the fourth installment in the fleet’s Operation Freedom fleet of military-wrapped trucks.
November 14, 2014
Business
Freight continues upswing, hits another all-time high
September’s increase rounded out a quarter of growth, coming after two consecutive quarters of small declines. The third quarter of 2014 (capped by September) saw 2.3 percent growth from the quarter prior — the most rapid growth since the fourth quarter of 2011.
November 14, 2014
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Despite transportation ‘turmoil,’ rates to climb 8-10 percent by mid-2015, economist says
The economics of supply and demand means that 8-10 percent increases in transportation rates by the end of the 2015 second quarter are not out of the question.
November 14, 2014
Business
Omnitracs appoints Dean Croke to lead new Analytics business unit
Omnitracs has renamed its FleetRisk Advisors business unit to Omnitracs Analytics and promoted Dean Croke to vice president of that business unit.
November 14, 2014
Business
LA port truckers strike again over wages, alleged retaliation by carriers
Some California truckers began Nov. 13 on strike against three port carriers, but by afternoon, two of the companies’ drivers had agreed to a cooling off period or to meet with officials.
November 14, 2014
Business
Harassment of drivers via e-logs not an issue, FMCSA concludes in study
Based on a survey of more than 600 drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has concluded that carrier harassment of drivers — especially harassment caused due to use of electronic logging devices — is minimal.
November 13, 2014
Business
Hours of service flexibility for port truckers could solve congestion, ATA says
Truckers serving certain ports may soon have some flexibility in compliance with federal hours-of-service rules, if a push by the American Trucking Associations and some ports is successful.
November 13, 2014
Business
U.S. Oil to build six new CNG stations for C.A.T., Ruan
On the heels of its announcement of an order of 100 compressed natural gas-powered trucks from Ryder, C.A.T. announced an agreement with U.S. Oil to build five GAIN Clean Fuel CNG stations in the United States and Canada. The new station sites will be located in Toronto, Montreal, Laredo, Texas, Charlotte, N.C. and Scranton, Penn. U.S. […]
November 13, 2014
Business
Trucking conditions remain strong as industry walks tight line on capacity crisis
Increased rates and strong economic indicators held trucking conditions in strong favor for motor carriers in September, according to FTR’s monthly Trucking Conditions Index.
November 13, 2014
Business
Trucking plays key role in Capitol Christmas tree’s 2,000-mile trip
The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is in the middle of its 2,000-mile trip from the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota — where it was harvested last month — to its destination on Capitol Hill. The tree is being hauled by a special Kenworth T880. TCA, PeopleNet and ALK are also participating in the tree’s journey.
November 13, 2014
Business
Natural gas adoption stalls on lower diesel prices; ACT publishes ‘reality check’
With diesel prices at three-year lows and expected to remain well below $4 in 2015, much of the shine is off the pennies per gallon that can be saved by using alternative fuels. Still, adoption in trucking “has and will continue to grow, but at a slower rate the next few years,” says Ken ACT Research’s Vieth.
November 13, 2014
Business
FMCSA looking to question states about MAP-21 CDL issuing compliancy
FMCSA is seeking approval for an information collection request in which it plans to question states on their progress of complying with Congressionally required upkeep of CDL-issuing agencies.
November 12, 2014
Preventable or Not
Preventable or Not? Doe’s burger delivery not well done
John Doe was waiting to be unloaded when a pickup roared around the corner of the restaurant and smashed into his trailer’s ICC bar. Was this a preventable accident?
November 12, 2014
Business
In case you missed it: CCJ Fall Symposium highlights
Commercial Carrier Journal put the wraps on its final symposium event of the year last week. More than 200 attendees were on hand at the 2014 CCJ Fall Symposium in Scottsdale, Ariz., to learn about key issues impacting the trucking industry. You weren’t there? That’s OK- we’ve got you covered. Check out this collection of […]
November 12, 2014
Business
Fleet executive panel: 4 keys to improving driver productivity
It’s likely not a surprise to drivers, but many of the things that negatively impact day-to-day productivity and efficiency are outside of their control, and it’s up to the fleets to find solutions, as a panel of executives explained last week at the CCJ Fall Symposium.
November 12, 2014
Business
Year-long study reveals trucking trends in social media
A year-long study of trucking industry trends in social media was recently completed by TrueVoice on behalf of GE Capital, Transportation Finance. The study involved a search of 250 million online outlets and revealed the most common areas of conversation.
November 11, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Volvo’s 2016 VNL upgrades and a tour of the New River Valley truck plant
Volvo recently invited CCJ executive editor Jack Roberts for a look at new 2016 VN Series enhancements as well as a close look at its New River Valley, VA, North American Truck Manufacturing Plant.
November 11, 2014
Business
ATA thanks veterans, calls on them to join trucking industry (with video)
The American Trucking Associations Nov. 11 says its leaders extend a thanks to U.S. veterans, while also encouraging those returning from service to consider a career in the trucking industry.
November 11, 2014
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