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7 lessons learned about ELDs
1. ELDs force dispatchers and load planners to be involved in the details of driver schedules. They are just as, if not more, responsible for violations than drivers since they too have real-time visibility to hours. 2. DOT inspectors are far less likely to inspect a driver’s logbooks with a decal on the truck stating […]
May 29, 2014
Business
Getting on board with electronic logs
A breakout session at the CCJ Spring Symposium covered a variety of topics that are important to consider when implementing ELDs, all of which every carrier and driver will soon encounter if they haven’t already.
May 29, 2014
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Truck registrations jump 8.3 percent in first quarter
New commercial vehicle registrations increased 8.3 percent for Class 3-8 vehicles in comparison to the same period last year.
May 29, 2014
Business
Shell engineer shows off engine parts from teardown in low-viscosity oil test
At an engine teardown event held earlier this month, Shell Rotella engineers showed off parts from three engines used in a two-year, half-million mile test of the next-generation low-viscosity oil that’s part of the next category of engine oils.
May 29, 2014
Business
Pegasus TransTech acquires TripPak Services, ACS Advertising
Pegasus TransTech, a leading provider of electronic revenue cycle, document management and invoicing systems to the transportation industry, has acquired TripPak Services and ACS Advertising from Xerox.
May 29, 2014
Business
Freight co. Ponzi scheme bilked customers of $42 million, DOJ alleges
The owner of a group of freight payment, logistics, and shipping businesses surrendered Thursday to face charges she operated them as a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
May 29, 2014
Business
Brokers, shippers continue CSA pushback in Congress, courts
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability program – and the confusion surrounding it – once again is getting some attention from Congress. A bill, introduced last week, seeks to protect shippers and brokers from negligent liability claims as long as the carriers they hire are duly authorized, insured and not rated “unsatisfactory” by FMCSA.
May 29, 2014
Business
44,000 Macks recalled for hazard light defects, 300 Internationals for brake issue
Mack has issued a recall for 44,047 trucks spanning various years and models for potentially defective hazard warning lights, according to a recall notice made public this week. International is recalling 297 trucks for potential loose or missing bolts in brake calipers.
May 28, 2014
Business
American Power Group reports record dual fuel conversion orders
American Power Group Corporation announced their network of WheelTime dealers had a record order month for American Power Group’s (“APG”)  V5000 Dual Fuel Turbocharged Natural Gas Systems. The following order activity is highlighted by the applicable WheelTime Dealer Member company. Clarke Power Services received a follow-on order for twenty APG Dual Fuel Gliders from a food-grade […]
May 28, 2014
Business
Con-Way Truckload buys 540 tractors equipped with automatic transmissions
Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc.  announced its purchase of 550 new tractors, 540 of which will be equipped with automatic transmissions and all with driver-preferred 6×4 axles, in a replacement cycle that will maintain the company’s 2,700-tractor fleet as one of the youngest and most modern in the truckload […]
May 28, 2014
Business
Bridgestone expands course options at Commercial Solutions Learning Center
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) today announced that it has expanded the dealer network training programs in its BCS Learning Center to better accommodate today’s diverse learning styles. Courses are now available in e-learning, mobile learning, performance-based, active instructor-based and mentor options. “Studies show that adult learners must practice, perform and receive feedback on skills in order […]
May 28, 2014
Business
California construction industry wants truck weight fees spent on roads
In a joint letter from the California Alliance for Jobs and Transportation California, construction and labor leaders called on the governor and the legislature to spend existing truck weight fees on transportation projects.
May 28, 2014
Business
Photo Gallery: A Day at the Italian Truck Races
I was one of Meritor’s guest in Italy last week learning about the company’s truck axle technology and production. The trip ended with a visit to the renowned race course at Misano, Italy, for the European Truck Racing Championship. Meritor is a one of the top sponsors for many of the racing teams. The trip […]
May 28, 2014
Business
Watchdog report criticizes DOD hazmat shipping, use of CSA
When it comes to hazmat, the Department of Defense is sometimes a careless, carrier-unfriendly shipper – and instances of denying truck drivers access to secure parking could be catastrophic, a recent oversight report concludes. The report also cautions that CSA has shortcomings as a tool for DOD’s carrier selection process.
May 28, 2014
Business
Diesel price sees slight drop in fourth consecutive weekly decline
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell nine-tenths of a cent in the week ended May 26 to $3.925, according to the Department of Energy. This is the fourth week in a row the price of diesel has declined nationally.
May 27, 2014
Business
Agency denies request to push back examiner registry rule, says numbers will work
Citing growth in its registry and other factors, FMCSA has denied a request by OOIDA to delay the effective date of its rule requiring drivers to use only FMCSA-approved medical examiners for DOT physicals.
May 27, 2014
Business
Green diesel technologies only getting greener
If Daimler – and even some of its competitors – can squeeze roughly 5 percent fuel economy every two years, how far off are we from the point where the math on determining the feasibility of an alternative fuel isn’t worth doing?
May 27, 2014
Business
In case you missed it: 2014 CCJ Spring Symposium
The 2014 CCJ Spring Symposium last week in Nashville, Tenn., provided attendees with insight into the trucking industry for the coming months and years. The event included keynote addresses by political pundit and FOX News regular Tucker Carlson, and Dr. Michio Kaku, renowned physicist and futurist. Of course we covered all the sessions online, but […]
May 27, 2014
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