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McLean intermodal videos
For a look at old-school freight handling at a port, check out this video. While small containers are featured, notice that they are still break-bulk, and have to be loaded and unloaded by hand — and comprise only a small part of the cargo. [youtube U9ZiEkXIoH8 nolink] And today, thanks to the innovations of trucker […]
February 10, 2014
CCJ Innovators
Trucking’s greatest innovator, ever?
Last week’s CCJ Innovators Summit reminded me that I have a nominee for the trucking innovator of the century, and that’s basically the full history of the industry. The punchline is that he’s arguably more famous for the freight innovations he pioneered after he left trucking.
February 10, 2014
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
Business
The Alliance network: a point of entry to the American Dream
The Sylectus user conference, held in St. Augustine, Fla., on Feb. 7-8, is a breeding grounds for new fleet owners to grow their businesses with technology and by networking with like-minded entrepreneurs
February 8, 2014
Business
Owner-operator, company driver ordered to shut down by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Feb. 7 it had issued imminent hazard out-of-service order to a Tennessee-based owner-operator and a Florida-based truck driver for issues related to being intoxicated while driving.
February 7, 2014
Business
Earnings report roundup: Paccar sees record revenue, Daimler doubles truck profit, Volvo profits down
Daimler, Paccar and Volvo have all reported their fourth quarter earnings this week, rounding out the list of reports for all major North American truck maker.
February 7, 2014
Business
CCJ Test Drive: Peterbilt’s Model 567 Dump Truck (with photo gallery)
Peterbilt’s latest vocational truck is clearly designed with drivers foremost in mind, writes CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts.
February 7, 2014
Business
FMCSA extends hours of service waivers for propane haulers to March
The hours of service waiver issued for propane haulers in the South, East and Midwest has been extended to March 1, pushed back from their previous end date of Feb. 11.
February 7, 2014
CCJ Innovators
Melton Truck Lines named 2014 CCJ Innovator of the Year
Melton Truck Lines has been named the 2014 CCJ Innovator of the Year for its implementation of a driver health program.
February 7, 2014
Business
Trucking adds 3,200 jobs as overall employment gains fall short
The for-hire trucking industry added 3,200 new payroll jobs on a net basis in January, according to latest monthly figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The first month of 2014 follows a weak hiring report from December, when trucking added only 100 jobs.
February 7, 2014
Business
New Vigillo report identifies success rate of DataQs challenges
Vigillo announced the DataQs Success Report that allows motor carriers to identify where their DataQs challenges are likely to have the best chance of success.
February 7, 2014
Business
Bulkmatic Transport outfitting fleet with SmartDrive
Bulkmatic Transport, a Griffith, Ind.-based dry bulk transportation services provider, is outfitting its entire fleet of over 500 vehicles with the SmartDrive video and data capture system.
February 7, 2014
Business
Sylectus launches iPhone mobile app
Sylectus, a provider of web-based TMS software, launched an iPhone-based Sylectus Mobile application.
February 6, 2014
Business
House transportation chair nixes idea of raising fuel taxes, shows support for mileage tax
The chairman of the Houses’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Bill Shuster, said at transportation conference this week that he does not support raising fuel taxes to pay for highways and instead voiced support for implementing a mileage tax.
February 6, 2014
Business
Nissan concept truck features advanced Cummins diesel engine design
Cummins Inc. and Nissan unveiled a technical study called the Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner – Powered by Cummins at the Chicago Auto Show. The heart of this vehicle is a concept 2.8L turbo diesel engine – developed at the Cummins Technical Center in Columbus, Ind. – that produces approximately 200 hp and over 350 lb-ft […]
February 6, 2014
Business
Report: More fuel efficient trucks would be economic boon, help consumers
Increasing the fuel efficiency of trucks would lead to lower transportation costs — and thereby lower cost of goods — and inject $29.8 billion annually in disposable income into the economy, says a report released this week.
February 6, 2014
Business
Knight ends quest to buy USA Truck in lawsuit settlement
Knight Transportation announced this week it has ended its pursuit to buy USA Truck as part of a settlement reached between the two parties in a lawsuit filed by USA Truck in October to end Knight’s attempt to acquire the Arkansas-based carrier.
February 6, 2014
Business
January truck orders far exceed expectations, up more than 50% year over year
Class 8 truck orders were above the 30,000 mark for the second consecutive month in January for the first time since 2006, according to preliminary data released this week by FTR and ACT Research, signaling “very positive” signs for the industry and for freight.
February 6, 2014
Business
TCA names 20 Best Fleets to Drive For
The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge announced their annual list of the 20 Best Fleets to Drive For. Here’s the list.
February 5, 2014
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