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Mahle Clevite offers double reward points on filters
Mahle Clevite Inc. will offer double reward points through the month of May to independent repair shops on its complete line of Mahle Original filters via its partnership with ExtremeWrench.com. For every barcode saved from a Mahle Original oil, air, fuel or cabin air filter and entered into the shop’s ExtremeWrench account, double points will […]
May 1, 2012
Business
Navistar showcases International LoadStar at Waste Expo
At the Waste Expo trade show in Las Vegas, Nev., Navistar Inc. showcased its International LoadStar, a lightweight low-cab-forward truck designed from the ground up with input from drivers and fleet managers to serve customer needs specific to the waste market, but with versatility to meet needs in concrete pumping, airplane refueling and other key […]
May 1, 2012
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What’s in a name?
My son asked me what a trucker was. I told him a trucker is a person who drives a truck, just like a fireman is a person that puts out fires, a policeman is a person who polices, a coach is someone who coaches and a grocer is someone who grocers our groceries. My son […]
May 1, 2012
Business
Fuel on Lockdown
5 ways technology can offer stronger protection against the risk of rising diesel prices.
May 1, 2012
A Fuel Auditor feature in Blue Tree Systems’ R:Com wireless fleet management system compares the amount of fuel purchased.
Business
CCJ Trailer Focus: Refrigerated
As today’s transportation refrigerated unit manufacturers introduce models with higher operating efficiencies and lower fuel consumption, trailer manufacturers are offering improved insulation and heat isolation on their refrigerated products, resulting in lower TRU operating costs and greater savings for refrigerated carriers.
May 1, 2012
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Technology
Driver training’s impact on CSA performance, new monthly pricing plans for Qualcomm MCP50, tire pressure monitoring and other technological news items are featured.
May 1, 2012
Aaron Huff is Senior Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. E-mail ahuff@ccjmagazine.com or call (801) 754-4296.
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New Products
Fixed-axle air ride trailer suspensions, a fuel efficient tire series, a snap-on plastic elbow, a swinging door and a shallow swivel impact socket are among the products featured.
May 1, 2012
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Commercial Carrier University
Bankers, accountants, credit analysts, financial officers and potential buyers pull certain numbers out of the financial reports and perform mathematical calculations, called financial ratios, to measure your company’s health.
May 1, 2012
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Journal — Truck Gauge
Inventories, truck loadings, manufacturing orders and more economic indicators are featured.
May 1, 2012
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Equipment
Kenworth T680’s modern design aids driving experience, 2014-compliant Cummins engines coming next year, Peterbilt Model 579 a fine addition to company’s rich history and more equipment news items are featured.
May 1, 2012
The front end of Kenworth’s new T680 tractor builds on the company’s aerodynamic heritage with a smooth sculpted look. No sharp or protruding edges are evident.
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators
Boyd Bros. helped to develop an intermodal flatbed product to boost capacity by allowing industrial freight to be transported by railroad.
May 1, 2012
The Boyd Intermodal/Raildecks Intermodal flatbeds – which are being built by Fontaine Trailer – presently have a 44,200-pound capacity, with plans to reach 46,000 pounds as new lighter technologies come to market.
Business
Crete Connections
Using social media to recruit and retain drivers
May 1, 2012
Crete’s Andy Brabec says it’s not unusual for him to answer messages from drivers well into the evening or early morning.
Business
Alternative Fuels — Part III
With a growing number of supply options, is now the time to explore alternative-fuel vehicles?
May 1, 2012
Clean Energy Fuels, in partnership with Pilot Flying J, has aggressive plans for coast-to-coast deployment of LNG fueling stations. The company hopes to have 70 LNG fueling locations online by the end of the year and complete 150 stations by the end of 2013.
Business
Interact
Truckers and carriers weigh in on filling law enforcement’s coffers, rolling roadblocks, truck speed limiters, striking and more.
May 1, 2012
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Alternative Fuels — Part I
While diesel may be today’s fuel of choice, it faces growing competition from several alternative options.
May 1, 2012
Roush CleanTech’s changes to make a standard Ford F-250 run on propane include a 62-gallon fuel tank in the bed, stainless-steel fuel lines, aluminum fuel rails and related hardware.
Business
Journal — Truck Gauge
BLS sees more than 1.9 million heavy-duty truck drivers by 2020.
May 1, 2012
Number of heavy and tractor-trailer drivers actual and projected 2000 - 2020. Actual -- green, Projected -- blue
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Journal
Improvements to CSA Safety Measurement System planned, medical examiners final rule released, GAO says FMCSA carrier review process needs work, appeals court denies OOIDA’s EOBR motion and more industry news items are featured.
May 1, 2012
Dan Sobic, executive vice president of Paccar, said solutions such as natural gas and other alternative fuels, hybrid vehicles, SmartWay trucks and other components will be required in the coming years.
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UpFront
Latest change to SMS could spell relief for flatbed haulers.
May 1, 2012
Sixty-six percent of flatbed carriers (as identified by FMCSA field staff) are above the intervention threshold in the Cargo-Related BASIC.
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CARB rips EPA's 'sloppy and amateurish' effort to repeal GHG regs
CARB charges that the EPA is ignoring decades of its own science to repeal greenhouse gas regulations, putting public health and the economy at risk.
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Truck makers' challenge to Clean Truck pact a response to a bad deal
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Clean Truck group asks truck and engine OEMs to drop lawsuit
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Group launches campaign against heavier truck limits
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