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Business: Page 96

Business
Daily dispatch, April 2: DOT allowing driver trainees to drive without CDL holder in front seat
FMCSA has issued a waiver until June 30 allowing CLP holders to drive without a CDL holder in the front seat. A medical examiner pleaded guilty to falsifying DOT medical exams. National Tank Truck Carriers are petitioning FMCSA to allow pulsating brake lights on the back of tankers.
April 2, 2020
Business
Paccar, Volvo and Mack extend production plant closures, truck build forecast slashed
Paccar originally planned to cease truck and engine production through April 6, but in a statement Wednesday extended worldwide closings to April 20.
April 1, 2020
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What a long strange eight weeks it’s been: Topsy-turvy 2020 quickly alters carrier sentiments
More than 40% of respondents to a recent CCJ survey reported seeing a drop in freight levels.
April 1, 2020
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Business
Saia using route planning tech to quickly adapt to COVID changes
See how Saia is using a new route planning tool to respond more quickly and effectively to changes in its network from the COVID pandemic.
April 1, 2020
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Business
Coronavirus acts offer aid and stimulus for fleets, drivers and owner-operators
Fleets, owner-operators, and truck drivers can expect aid and stimulus from recently passed coronavirus acts. Learn how they will affect your business on CCJ.
April 1, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, April 1: New financing options available from Mack
The truck financing arm of Mack Trucks, Mack Financial Services, is offering four finance options to help truck buyers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs are available until June 30.
April 1, 2020
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CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — unlocking human capital
The RPA platform has reduced the cost per order for PTG and brought visibility to work in process (WIP). Workers can see the status of all orders at any time of day. Before the technology, “we had no clue what orders were ahead or behind schedule,” Brajkovich says. The automated bots have enabled PTG to […]
April 1, 2020
Lucy Lewis, customer care manager, has overseen the transformation in order entry using RPA technology.
CCJ Innovators
CCJ’s 2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris Transportation Group using technology to automate paperwork, customs
Polaris Transportation Group earned the CCJ 2020 Innovator of the Year award for implementing technology to increase efficiency. Learn more about PTG on CCJ.
April 1, 2020
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CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — heading into the future
Besides using technology to automate internal business systems and workflow, PTG continues to make strides to help its customers do the same by increasing connectivity options and capabilities. PTG has built a suite of APIs that enable its business systems to connect directly with those of its customers and border agencies, Brajkovich says. Currently, the […]
April 1, 2020
Dave Brajkovich (left) says that PTG President Dave Cox (right) is creating a culture that “allows everybody to lift to the next level. If they want to try something, we say ‘Go for it.’”
CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — ready for robotics
The company had an immediate need for a technology pillar in order entry. As a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, PTG’s local pickup-and-delivery operations feed 35 line haul schedules south bound and 35 line haul schedules northbound every night. The assets go no further than 500 miles out and return, loaded with freight into and out of […]
April 1, 2020
Dave Cox, president of Polaris Transportation Group (PTG), wanted to invest in advanced technology to unlock human capital. “People are creative and want to use their talents,” he says.
CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — a digital laboratory
As work continued to progress with RPA technology in order entry and the customs and operations departments, Cox and Brajkovich created a new business entity in 2018 called NorthStar Digital Solutions. Rather than place PTG’s growing technology team into an IT department, which carries a perception as a cost center, the executives wanted technology workers […]
April 1, 2020
Dave Brajkovich, chief technology officer, says the ultimate goal for NorthStar Digital Solutions is to develop the capabilities for “complete order-to-cash automation” of freight transactions.
Business
Ford, GM and Ram report uptick in van sales amid pandemic
Ford, GM, and Ram are seeing an increase in cargo van sales for pickup and delivery amid COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about the uptick in sales on CCJ.
March 31, 2020
2021 Ram ProMaster with additional safety features was unveiled recently at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.
Business
Leading by example: Fleet owner joins front lines of COVID response
Western Flyer Express has been very busy during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and owner Randy Timms joined the front lines to show driver appreciation.
March 31, 2020
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Business
Daily dispatch, March 31: Real ID requirement for drivers delayed; diesel price average falls another 7 cents
The requirement for truckers to have a Real ID-compliant license to enter military bases and federal facilities has been delayed a year to October 1, 2021. Diesel prices fell 7.3 cents to the lowest mark since the week ending Aug. 7, 2017.
March 31, 2020
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Business
Carriers respond to greater customer demand for shipment visibility
Motor carriers are being asked by customers to comply with freight visibility requirements. See how fleets like Leonard's Express are meeting these needs.
March 31, 2020
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Business
Insurance crisis fueling demand for data-driven solutions
Trucking fleets willing to share telematics data with insurers may qualify for better rates and up-front policy discounts. Click for more information on CCJ.
March 31, 2020
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Business
ASE extending certification expiration date for technicians
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is extending all ASE certifications set to expire on June 30.
March 30, 2020
Diesel Mechanics Betts Truck Parts & Service
Business
Daimler Trucks adding service capacity this year
The new service bays will increase potential network capacity by up to 3.5 million service hours per year.
March 30, 2020
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Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.
Business
Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge
Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon
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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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