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Business
Velociti Inc. creates savings calculator for tech deployment services
Velociti Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services, announced the availability of its new ROI–Savings Calculator. The online tool provides fleets with a clear indication of the true cost savings and faster return on investment possible by using experienced technicians and project management specialists for the installation and implementation of a variety of transportation […]
December 19, 2013
Five Flashiest Fleets
CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets: No. 3, Road Scholar Transport
3 Cents for Flight 93 was developed by the Halo Foundation and Mactac, a Road Scholar customer, to raise funds for a 9-11 memorial near the crash site in Shanksville, Pa. It’s graphics earned it the No. 3 spot in CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets contest.
December 19, 2013
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Business
Top 10 stories of 2013: 9. Cummins, Eaton collaborate on new powertrain package
Cummins and Eaton together announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in March that they would be pairing to share the “secret sauce” between the Cummins ISX15 engine and the Eaton Fuller Advantage automated transmission. The story ranks No. 9 on CCJ’s most read stories in 2013.
December 19, 2013
Business
Performance-based pay, Part 1: the science of scoring drivers
Drivers have always earned a living by the mile rather than draw salaries and sign timesheets, but with advancement in technology, fleets are now looking at much more than the odometer to determine driver pay.
December 18, 2013
Business
2010 engine tech has nearly eliminated NOx, particulate matter and other emissions, study says
A study touted this month by the Diesel Technology Forum shows that emissions by trucks of particulate matter, nitrous dioxide, nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide and non-methane hydrocarbons have all been reduced by 97 percent or more by 2010 engine technology.
December 18, 2013
Business
Short haulers lose hours break exemption when they breach limits, FMCSA says
Short haul drivers who exceed the distance or time limits that qualify them as short haul drivers would be subject to complying with the mandatory 30-minute break required by the July 1 hours rule.
December 18, 2013
Business
Southeastern Freight Lines reaps benefits from ‘independent’ electronic logs, DVIRs
A major factor in Southeastern Freight Line’s recent selection of PeopleNet’s fleet mobility platform was its ability to accommodate the carrier’s customized fleet management applications, including Innovative Software Engineering’s eFleetSuite Electronic Driver Logs.
December 18, 2013
Business
Kenworth T880 gets new 52-inch sleeper option
The new Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth says the new T880 sleeper option provides vocational customers in heavy haul, oil patch, flatbed and lowboy applications with a durable and reliable truck equipped with a comfortable and spacious sleeper that drivers will appreciate. The mid-roof sleeper features […]
December 18, 2013
Business
Cross-border trucking audit finds weakness in Mexico bus inspection program
In an annual review of the cross-border trucking program with Mexico, the DOT’s Office of the Inspector General says improvements are needed in the plan for inspecting buses but that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration otherwise “generally complies” with the safety criteria established by Congress – despite a decreasing number of truck inspectors and some software glitches.
December 18, 2013
Business
Top 10 stories of 2013: 10. White House proposes new round of truck emissions reductions
CCJ is counting down the top stories of the year based on popularity. The No. 10 most read story of the year was about President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and how it relates to trucking emissions.
December 18, 2013
Five Flashiest Fleets
CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets: No. 4, Millercoors
MillerCoors’ Batch 19-branded trucks caught the attention of CCJ’s staff enough to rank it No. 4 on the list of the industry’s Five Flashiest Fleets.
December 18, 2013
Business
Spot market comparatively strong in November, DAT index shows
Spot market freight availability remained strong in November compared to the year before, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. For the fifth consecutive month, freight availability continued to outpace levels seen in recent years – and during a time when volume typically declines, the report notes.
December 18, 2013
Business
Jason Swann wins top Rush Tech award
Jason Swann, of Rush Truck Center (RTC) – Dallas, was named Overall Grand Champion at the 2013 Rush Tech Rodeo Tuesday night. Swann also took top honors in the heavy-duty Eaton category and was also named Heavy-Duty Grand Champion.
December 17, 2013
Business
ATA asks FMCSA implement pilot program to explore split sleeper berth time
ATA has asked the FMCSA to conduct a two-year study to test whether truck drivers are just as rested and as safe when splitting the 10-hour sleeper berth requirements into segments rather than taking it all at once. FMCSA says it’s already looking into conducting a field test.
December 17, 2013
Business
Volvo’s Van Damme video officially a hit
It was an epic moment for Volvo Trucks as the commercial ‘The Epic Split’ became the most viewed automotive commercial on YouTube ever. The success is the result of great content in combination with a strong and consistent communication strategy. Since the launch of ‘The Epic Split’ commercial on YouTube, it has created a massive […]
December 17, 2013
Business
Doran TPMS to integrate with Omnitracs’ MCP
Doran Manufacturing announced the integration of its Doran 360 tire pressure monitoring system with Omnitracs’ Mobile Computing Platforms (MCP50, MCP110 and MCP200).
December 17, 2013
Business
Preview, comment period for changes to CSA score site extended due to safety group request
FMCSA has extended the public comment period for proposed changes it plans to make to its CSA program’s Safety Measurement System website 15 days. Commenters have already harped on broader CSA issues, such as misuse of public scores and due process problems.
December 17, 2013
Business
Wabash reaches major DuralPlate production milestone
Wabash National Corporation announced its Commercial Trailer Products group has produced its 500,000th DuraPlate van trailer. The company’s 500,000th DuraPlate trailer was built for Crete Carrier Corporation, one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. “Wabash has always led the industry in innovation, going back to the early plate trailer that […]
December 17, 2013
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