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Freightliner Cascadia now available with Detroit DT12 AMT

Daimler Trucks North America says the Detroit DT12 Automated Manual transmission is now available in Detroit DD16-equipped Freightliner Cascadia sleeper and day cabs. This pairing is ideally suited for heavier weight applications and now allows the DT12 to cover all horsepower and torque ratings available from Detroit engines. All DT12 transmissions mated to DD16 engines […]

February 5, 2014

Rates drop in all three segments in January, still strong and up big year over year

Per-mile spot market rates in all three segments — flatbed, reefer and dry van — fell in the first month of the year from December’s rates, according to data released this week by Internet Truckstop. Compared to Jan. 2013, however, rates are up as much as 30 cents in one segment.

February 5, 2014

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Fontaine issues new Fifth Wheel Catalog

Fontaine Fifth Wheel has released a new 20-page catalog that covers its full line of fifth wheels. The comprehensive catalog replaces multiple individual product brochures to simplify the fifth wheel ordering process. “In the past, individual product lines had their own literature,” says Todd Kuipers, key account/marketing manager for Fontaine Fifth Wheel. “This new catalog […]

February 5, 2014

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Double Coin Tire opens West Coast distribution center

Double Coin Tires and CMA announced the grand opening of their new west coast distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The new distribution center recently completed its final phase of construction located at the intersection of 8th Street and Vineyard Avenue in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The center will support the dealer and end user […]

February 5, 2014

Flashback Photo Gallery: Trucking in 1974

If there was ever a Golden Age of Trucking, it’s hard to argue against the 1970s for being that time. The freedom and independence of trucking resonated with the country at large. And that spirit was reflected in the pages of CCJ.

February 5, 2014

FMCSA stands behind CSA scoring in study that counters recent GAO report

Coming on the heels of a government-issued report saying CSA’s scoring method is faulty and unfair, FMCSA has released a study concluding the opposite: The system does work to identify carriers who pose the greatest crash risk, the agency says.

February 5, 2014

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Get the most out of the all-new CCJDigital.com

Your time is limited. We get that. So we got to work on re-vamping the CCJDigital.com website to make it quicker and easier for you to find the information you’re looking for. Click “Next” below the image to take a tour of some of the new features on the site. Let’s get started.

February 5, 2014

Nearly two-thirds of fleet execs plan to place truck orders this quarter, survey says

Of fleet executives questioned in a recent survey, 62 percent said they intended to place orders for Class 8 trucks in the next three months, and 48 percent said they planned to make trailer orders.

February 4, 2014

FDA proposes tightened standards for some food haulers

Certain carriers, shippers and receivers of food and animals would be required to comply with a federal proposal to set stricter safeguards against contamination.

February 4, 2014

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SpringRide develops air spring for 2nd and 3rd truck owners

Veyance Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, announces the launch of its new air spring line, SpringRide, designed for second- and third-time commercial vehicle owners. SpringRide air springs provide an economical alternative to the brand’s premium Super Cushion air springs preferred by first-time owners and original equipment manufacturers. “We developed SPRINGRIDE air springs in response to […]

February 4, 2014

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Yokohama Tire named LPGA title sponsor

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail to be title sponsor of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament in Prattville, Alabama, about 10 miles from the state capital of Montgomery. The 2014 tournament – the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic – will […]

February 4, 2014

Western Star 4700 gains Allison transmission option

Western Star Trucks, Inc. today announced that the Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) series automatic transmission is now available for the Western Star 4700. Ideal for rugged off-road and vocational applications such as construction, dump and oil field, the combination of the Western Star 4700 with the Allison 4700 RDS provides enhanced and more […]

February 4, 2014

Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Dump Truck

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February 4, 2014

Fraley & Schilling implements Transflo Mobile

Pegasus TransTech Corp. announced that Fraley and Schilling, Inc. has implemented Transflo Mobile to add another convenient, fast and secure method for its drivers to submit documents remotely. Fraley and Schilling, Inc. operates 435 power units and eight terminal locations in the eastern half of the United States. In business since 1955, the Rushville, Ind.-based […]

February 4, 2014

DOT to require vehicle-to-vehicle communication devices in light vehicles, regs could loom for trucks

Regulations are coming that would require manufacturers of light vehicles to place vehicle-to-vehicle communication devices in new cars and trucks, DOT announced this week. It also said these regs could influence similar requirements for large trucks.

February 4, 2014

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GAO report slides

Below is a sampling of key slides from “Modifying the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program Would Improve the Ability to Identify High Risk Carriers,” a U.S. Government Accountability Office report published Feb. 3.

February 4, 2014

Figure 1 shows that violation rates tend to vary by a larger amount across carriers with few inspections than across carriers with more inspections. As a consequence, a high estimated violation rate for a carrier with few inspections may reflect greater safety risk, an imprecise estimate, or both. (Click to enlarge)

GAO report criticizes CSA scoring, calls for changes

The DOT system used to score and compare motor carrier safety records is flawed and particularly unfair to small carriers, an independent government watchdog agency has concluded. While trucking interests have refrained from shouting “we told you so,” the industry has praised the study.

February 4, 2014

GAO CSA Unsafe Driving BASIC

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

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