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Zonar promotes two executives
Zonar, a provider of fleet management technology, announced the promotions of Fred Fakkema to vice president of compliance and Tony Bezilla to vice president of product management. The promotions, it said, are reflective of the company’s rapid growth and anticipation of future expansion. With over 25 years of transportation compliance experience, Fred Fakkema will be […]
November 22, 2013
Business
Pilot Flying J seeking final court approval of settlement in fuel rebate fraud case
The filing asks for the class-action settlement to be stamped for final approval by the court, as just 1 percent of class members have opted out and no members of the class filed an objection with the court.
November 22, 2013
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C2Logix opens Chicago office
C2Logix, Inc., a provider of route optimization software, has opened a Chicago office and appointed Gus Esposito as product manager for C2RouteApp. Esposito previously worked at Spectran as supervisor of operations and logistics where he was responsible for design, implementation and management of logistic flow and ensuring peak performance of service levels. “We are pleased […]
November 22, 2013
Business
Next-generation training technology, Part 3: driving games
Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a 3-part series on next-generation driver training technologies. Part 1 covered video-based risk management systems. Part 2 explored online and computer-based learning. For 2,200 drivers at Covenant Transport, every day is another chance to reach the summit of fuel efficiency. Some will be towing 80,000 pounds up […]
November 22, 2013
Business
Brown Trucking uses online training to stay connected with drivers
Once a week, all of the fleet managers, dispatchers and personnel who interact with drivers at Brown Integrated Logistics are required to watch a short, online training video. Each clip only lasts about three minutes and is followed by a short test. This weekly routine will last a full year. The purpose of the training is […]
November 22, 2013
Business
Feedback Friday: Are driverless trucks a good idea?
Might driverless trucks make more sense than driverless cars? And will the trucking industry be an early adopter? Following up on this week’s House hearing on autonomous vehicles, and ahead of an upcoming series on where the technology is headed in commercial vehicles, Friday Feedback takes a look at reader reaction to an earlier CCJ story about the possibilities.
November 22, 2013
Business
GPS North America, Contigo adopt Inrix Driver Analytics
Inrix, a provider of traffic information and driver services, announced that GPS North America and Contigo Systems, which offer fleet management systems, are adopting Inrix Driver Analytics. According to Inrix, its Driver Analytics product helps fleets reduce their fuel and liability costs by comparing driver behavior to the actual travel conditions encountered by their vehicles […]
November 21, 2013
Business
GE Capital Fleet Services hosts career event for veterans
GE Capital Fleet Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) hosted a special career development event on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to assist military veterans with resume preparation, job interview skills and career networking strategies. Veterans attending the event at GE’s campus in Eden Prairie, Minn., took part in workshops on resume […]
November 21, 2013
Business
Speakers stress urgent need for stable, increased highway funding
Experts at the Infrastructure for the Future conference Nov. 21 in Washington, D.C., tied the pressing need for road and bridge improvements to the long-term recovery of the economy.
November 21, 2013
Business
Clean Energy, UPS sign multi-year LNG fuel agreement
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and UPS announced a multi-year bulk fueling agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to two private UPS stations located in Mesquite and Houston, Texas. Under a separate agreement with UPS, Clean Energy will open three of its America’s Natural Gas Highway stations located in Amarillo, Mesquite and San Antonio, Texas, to support UPS’ over-the-road […]
November 21, 2013
Business
Hours-of-service hearing: Ferro grilled, says agency’s not open to overturning rule
Administrator Anne Ferro persistently defended her Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rule Nov. 21 in a House subcommittee hearing, saying she is not open to repealing the regulations. “No, absolutely not,” she said when asked whether she would be open to undoing the rule.
November 21, 2013
Business
CMA rolls out trailer tire
CMA’s Dynatrail Plus ST Radial Trailer Tire features an advanced tread compound engineered for increased fuel economy and longer tread life. The tire’s steel-belted construction is designed to provide added strength and towing stability. To help maintain uniformity and protect against heat buildup, the tire has a protective nylon wrap over the two steel belts. […]
November 21, 2013
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Old Dominion Freight Line
Even a 79-year-old company that already has earned its share of accolades for numerous innovations over the years might have a little room left in its trophy case for a few more awards. In 1934, Earl and Lillian Congdon pooled their life savings to start Old Dominion with a single truck hauling eggs between Richmond and Norfolk, […]
November 21, 2013
Business
FMCSA admits mistake, Congress to roll back HOS – dream on
Thursday is a big day for trucking. The last, best hope to rein in regulatory overreach takes root with a hearing before the House Small Business Committee. Trucking representatives will detail the dreadful operational impacts of the new hours-of-service rule, along with the broader safety and economic consequences. But imagine what might happen if FMCSA admits mistakes were made.
November 21, 2013
Business
Impressions from Mexico: Part 2- TMS stands out for safety practices
As I mentioned earlier this week, the trucking industry in Mexico looks and operates like the Wild West compared to U.S. and Canadian operations. In many respects, safe trucking operations happen by choice rather than mandates and regulations. Take for example Transportes Monroy Schiavon, a truckload and dedicated carrier with 843 vehicles, including 553 Class […]
November 20, 2013
Business
New Pig compiles battery cleaning, maintenance kit
New Pig’s Battery Cleaning & Maintenance Kit includes items to help clean up battery acid spills and remove corrosion from terminals. The kit includes a full face shield and an apron to help minimize the risk of acid burns and shock during maintenance, while acid-neutralizing mats, wipes and sprays all feature color-change indicators to help […]
November 20, 2013
Business
Truck tonnage fell in October in first monthly decline since July, says ATA
The For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, produced monthly by the American Trucking Associations, fell 2.8 percent in October, marking the indexes first decrease since July.
November 20, 2013
Business
The old cabover in the country
A friend of mine – a fellow trucking journalist I’m sure some of you know – has been looking for an old cabover tractor to restore for some time now. Not long ago, he reminded us of his never-ending search on Facebook. And I made a note to myself to keep an eye out. A […]
November 20, 2013
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