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CCJ Innovators: Page 15
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
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CCJ Innovator: Melton Truck Lines
Truck drivers as a whole have struggled with health and wellness issues for decades, and the numbers are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control pegs the obesity rate for truckers at more than 50 percent, and the CDC sets life expectancy at 61 years old – 16 years less than the average population. The Bureau […]
October 21, 2013
CCJ Innovators
Mack Twin Y Air Suspension named Swedish Steel Prize Finalist
The Mack Twin Y Air Suspension, the trucking industry’s first suspension to utilize an innovative Y-shaped high-strength steel design, is a finalist for the 2013 Swedish Steel Prize. The Swedish Steel Prize is awarded annually by SSAB, the global leader in high-strength steel, to recognize the most innovative design utilizing high-strength steel. Mack Trucks is […]
October 14, 2013
CCJ Innovators
C. Columbus: innovator, original American owner-op
When it comes to innovators in transportation, Christopher Columbus has to be high on the list. I’d go so far as to say he’s the original American owner-op
October 14, 2013
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CCJ Innovators: Baylor Trucking
BUILDING A SAFETY NET  Baylor Trucking creates Minimum Pay Assurance Program for drivers When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the hours-of-service rule in December 2011, many carriers took a wait-and- see approach because enforcement would not begin until July 2013 – and a court challenge was inevitable. As the enforcement date […]
September 30, 2013
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CCJ Innovators: Paul’s Hauling LTD
How Paul’s Hauling, a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based petro hauler, improved the work environment for its drivers and gave the company a new level of confidence in their route compliance.
August 11, 2013
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CCJ Innovator: Central Pennsylvania Transportation
In the midst of the recession of 2008 through 2010, many carriers couldn’t be picky about which freight orders they could accept. After all, any freight movement, regardless of how small the profits, meant assets were in motion. Now that the economy has rebounded and freight movement is up sharply in the last three years, […]
July 21, 2013
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Brakebush Transportation
Brakebush Brothers Inc., a producer of fully cooked chicken products, is no stranger to the trucking business. The Westfield, Wis.-based company got its start in 1925 as a common carrier when brothers Otto and Bill Brakebush began hauling dairy products and animals before evolving into their own chicken processing and egg packaging facilities. Today, Brakebush […]
June 5, 2013
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CCJ Innovator: Bison Transport
Tractors pulling two trailers of various lengths, known as long combination vehicles (LCVs), have been permitted in parts of Canada and in 20 U.S. states for decades. In 2004, the U.S. Senate used the highway reauthorization bill to freeze size and weight restrictions for commercial vehicles. Meanwhile, Canada has expanded LCV operations. In late 2002, […]
May 22, 2013
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All aboard: Boyd Bros. intermodal solution brings them Innovator of the Year award
Like just about every other regional or national carrier in the industry, Boyd Bros. Transportation faces common challenges. Scrutiny under Compliance Safety Accountability, pending changes to the hours-of-service rule, a mounting driver shortage and increased highway congestion all constrict capacity and threaten productivity. What makes the Clayton, Ala.-based flatbed carrier different than most fleets is […]
April 25, 2013
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CCJ Innovator: Maverick USA
When a company is born, there may not be an easy way to predict its future success. But climbing to the top requires a clear view of the critical steps needed to get there – and stay. Maverick USA’s roots go back to the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 that deregulated the trucking industry. Steve […]
March 21, 2013
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CCJ Innovators: Equal Opportunity
Aim NationaLease creates method to ensure technicians use their training.
February 1, 2013
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2012 CCJ Innovators Articles
Click below to download PDF versions of the 2012 CCJ Innovators articles from Commercial Carrier Journal. January – Bay & Bay Transportation February – Nussbaum Transportation March – Area Transportation May – Boyd Bros. June – Tennant Truck Lines July – Price-Tran August – Rocha Transportation September – Berry & Smith Trucking October – […]
January 10, 2013
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CCJ Innovators: Crete pays tribute to veterans
With its new Patriot Fleet, Crete Carrier delivers its message of appreciation for military veterans over the road
January 8, 2013
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CCJ Innovators: Return on retention
Load One builds a model for growth based on keeping drivers.
December 1, 2012
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CCJ Innovators: On lockdown
Schneider National’s evolving program sets a benchmark for cargo security measures.
November 1, 2012
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CCJ Innovators: Closing the Loop
Fair Oaks Farms sees opportunity in animal waste.
October 7, 2012
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CCJ Innovators: Low pump prices, low turnover
Berry & Smith Trucking makes fuel costs a nonworry for contractors.
September 4, 2012
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