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CCJ Innovators: Page 2

CCJ Innovators
Text messaging and AI revolutionize roadside assistance for Aim Transportation
Text messaging is the most used data service in the world, and Americans text twice as much as they call, according to Nielsen.
December 17, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Nussbaum Transportation’s custom program streamlines pricing strategy
While it used to take hours to do manually, the custom tool allows the company to deal with a shipper’s RFP in just seconds.
December 1, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Penske's eDVIR saves time, boosts accountability
Penske Truck Leasing's innovative eDVIR app simplifies pre- and post-trip inspections, enhances compliance, and improves fleet management efficiency.
November 1, 2024
Hand holding mobile phone with Penske Driver on screen in front of yellow Penske-branded truck
CCJ Innovators
Canadian fleet fixes turnover with hybrid pay model
Alchemist Specialty Carriers' payment method ensures drivers are paid for every hour they work – not just when their wheels are rolling – and the company is seeing big paybacks, including reduced turnover and cost savings.
September 30, 2024
Alchemist Specialty Carriers
CCJ Innovators
GES slashes inspection woes with gate check program
This program helped the company drastically reduce their maintenance CSA score by over 60 percentage points in just 2 years.
September 1, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Fraley and Schilling boosts cash flow, reduces errors with self-dispatch capability
Nearly one-in-four truck drivers surveyed by CCJ would leave their carrier for a fleet that allows them to choose their own routes and hauls.
August 1, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Estes Express Lines pickup app slashed inbound customer queries
Since introducing the Pickup Visibility application, the company has seen a 36% phone call/email decrease for tracking pickup cases.
July 1, 2024
Estes Express Lines
CCJ Innovators
PITT OHIO taking its zero-emission efforts to the grid
PITT OHIO’s Cleveland terminal is home to a patented renewable energy microgrid that is powered by eight wind turbines and 1,500 solar panels.
June 1, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Chief Carriers uses financial incentive, gamifying safety scores and new job opportunities for safety initiative
The Nebraska-based flatbed carrier started the program three years ago and has seen positive results in driver safety scores.
May 1, 2024
John Steffes, inbound materials coordinator at Chief Carriers, presenting driver Ron Jones with a red hat.
CCJ Innovators
Cargo Transporters creates March Madness-style competition among drivers to improve safety
The company uses analytics from its Lytx driver camera technology to score drivers in a head-to-head competition with brackets that align with the NCAA college basketball tournament. Winners get big prizes, and safety scores improve.
April 1, 2024
Cargo Lytx Score Challenge
CCJ Innovators
RXO slashes driver wait time 30% with visual AI
RXO’s visual AI technology has reduced wait times at its Laredo, Texas, facility by roughly 30% and improved input data accuracy.
March 1, 2024
RXO Laredo, Texas facility
CCJ Innovators
Aim Transportation named CCJ Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal named Aim Transportation its 2024 CCJ Innovator of the Year Thursday night.
February 8, 2024
Aim Transportation Innovator of the Year
CCJ Innovators
CCJ will crown its 2024 Innovator of the Year Thursday night
CCJ will crown its 2024 Innovator of the Year Thursday night at its Innovator Summit in Key Largo, Florida.
February 6, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Sustainability efforts spur carrier to create greater visibility in LTL
Dohrn Transfer Company transitioned to digital delivery receipts as part of its sustainability initiative. When some customers had trouble adjusting, the carrier solved the issue by creating a new way to provide deeper visibility into freight.
February 1, 2024
Dohrn Departure Report
CCJ Innovators
American Central Transport kick-starts wellness outreach with life coach role
ACT last year hired a life coach to support employees who may be struggling in life and simply need someone to care.
January 1, 2024
ACT Life Coach Dre Carnegie (right) is a familiar face in the carrier's cafe, which is located close to where drivers enter the building.
CCJ Innovators
Garner Trucking puts its money where its mouth is
The Findlay, Ohio-based trucking company launched a driver advisory board with a special element: money. The board has an annual budget it can use to implement measures that improve drivers' quality of life.
December 1, 2023
Garner truck changing station
CCJ Innovators
Influencer program proves carriers can make a big splash with a small budget
Melton Truck Lines was recognized as CCJ's 2023 Innovator of the Year for this program, which incentivizes drivers to post videos about trucking to social platforms like TikTok and YouTube and has resulted in some impressive benefits.
November 27, 2023
Melton marketing team
CCJ Innovators
Smart cookie: DHL partners with Girl Scouts to showcase supply chain careers
DHL Supply Chain is seeking to build on the Scouts' aptitude for logistics and, through mentorship, "show them real examples of women and men who have built successful careers in the field.”
November 1, 2023
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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
CCJ Innovators
GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.
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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
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Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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