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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 16: Wildfire relief haulers get hours waiver extended
FMCSA has extended the emergency declaration for wildfire relief haulers in California and Oregon, thus extending the hours of service waiver for qualifying truck drivers. Shell has expanded its E-Fluids lineup into commercial battery-electric and fuel cell-electric trucks. Landstar opened a new facility for drivers in Georgia.
October 16, 2020
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Kenworth’s battery-electric T680E available for order
Kenworth announced the launch of its battery-electric Class 8 T680E, which is now available for order. FMCSA is extending the comment period on petitions calling for increased brokered rates transparency. Nissan announced it is ending production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer.
October 15, 2020
Kenworth’s new T680E battery-electric truck is available for order now and will enter production in 2021.
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VW’s Traton tells Navistar on buyout deal: ‘Take it or leave it’
The two companies in 2016 partnered in a procurement joint venture and strategic technology and supply collaboration, beefing up both companies’ ability to scale globally. Traton has given Navistar until Friday to decide whether to accept its takeover bid.
October 15, 2020
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Actionable data the key to maintenance excellence
As part of CCJ's Virtual Solutions, trucking industry experts will discuss unplanned maintenance’s impact on the total cost of ownership. Details here on CCJ.
October 14, 2020
Diesel Mechanics Betts Truck Parts & Service
Business
New Drivewyze service helps fleets zero in on driver behaviors in high risk zones
Drivewyze has expanded its Safety Notification service with Safety+ to help fleets monitor driver responses to high-risk areas on the road. See CCJ for details
October 14, 2020
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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 14: Top 250 carrier rolls out driver bonuses, modern truck inspection station opens in Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety opened a new truck inspection facility in Seguin along I-10, east of San Antonio. Maverick announced two new sign-on bonuses, as well as an increase to an existing bonus for drivers.
October 14, 2020
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Employee or independent contractor? DOL seeks to give motor carriers clarity and potential court protections
The so-called economic realities test would give carriers guidance on warding off misclassification claims. Details on CCJ.
October 14, 2020
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Cummins debuts EPA Phase 2 compliant 2021 engine line up
The EPA 2021 compliant Cummins X15 and X12 engines feature a 75,000-mile oil drain interval for trucks getting 7 mpg or more, a fuel economy boost, and more.
October 13, 2020
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New FMCSA waiver allows pulsating brake lights on rear of tanker trailers
FMCSA granted a waiver to allow fleets to install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on the back of tanker trailers, in addition to the standard brake lights. Feedback is wanted on truck parking issues along I-10 from California to Texas. Yokohama is increasing tire prices.
October 13, 2020
Business
Amazon’s hustle to find truckload capacity amid COVID tumult saps brokerage push
Amazon's struggling simply to find capacity for its own freight, let alone build up a network of capacity beyond its own needs to then sell to other shippers.
October 13, 2020
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Trailer orders hit near-record highs
Trailer orders for the last 12 months now equal 224,100 units.
October 13, 2020
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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 12: FMCSA hosting listening session on brokered rates transparency
FMCSA will host a listening session later this month on brokered rates transparency. Kenworth is recalling over 1,400 T680 trucks for a potential brake system issue. Ryder is installing PowerFleet’s tracking system on its forklifts.
October 12, 2020
Business
The other type of insurance: Fleets turn to alternative healthcare options to aid drivers, control costs
If you're looking to cut costs while maintaining competitive benefits, alternative healthcare options offer many advantages for fleets as well as truck drivers.
October 9, 2020
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Fuel savings from intelligent cruise a profitable first step towards self-driving trucks
Traxen developed a new intelligent adaptive cruise system that can increase fuel efficiency by 10%. See CCJ for details of the new iQ-Cruise technology.
October 9, 2020
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Swisher’s 3-in-1 truck-trailer multi-tool
Swisher’s Huckleberry’s Hammers 3-in-1 Truck-Trailer Multi-Tool is designed to help reduce and/or eliminate back and shoulder injuries caused by truckers bending over at awkward angles when performing trucking-specific activities. The tool is engineered to be compact, lightweight and virtually indestructible. Applications include trucks, trailers, tractors, tandems, tires, wheel drums, hitches, chains, pins, gladhands, flange locks, […]
October 9, 2020
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CCJ Daily Dispatch, Oct. 9: FMCSA looking to expand under-21 military pilot program
FMCSA is requesting public comment on a proposal to add nine Military Occupational Specialties to the original seven allowed to participate in the Under-21 Military CDL Pilot Program. Third-quarter cargo theft increased year-over-year. New Jersey man sentenced for HHG moving fraud scheme.
October 9, 2020
Texas saw the most cargo theft activity in the third quarter, according to CargoNet’s recorded data.
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BEVs likely to change relationship between fleets and dealers
Battery electric vehicle developments could bring on major fleet and dealer relationship changes within the trucking industry. Details here on CCJ.
October 8, 2020
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Regulations
Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.
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ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
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FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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