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CCJ Innovators: Page 7

CCJ Innovators
Innovator: Smokey Point’s driver salary program helps eliminate paycheck fluctuations
Smokey Point Distributing developed a salary pay program for drivers in 2018. Learn more about the opt-in program for truck drivers on CCJ.
January 25, 2019
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Suddath’s tech moves the conversation beyond labor, truck rates
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based moving and storage company developed unique visibility tools that give it an edge in its industry segment. Details on CCJ.
January 21, 2019
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: JLE Industries creates tech to grow, support drivers
The flatbed and logistics provider develops its own technology and promotes driver flexibility to support its rapid organic expansion. Learn more here on CCJ.
November 23, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: Penske’s voice-directed PM system takes service, uptime to the next level
Penske began looking for a way to make its maintenance process customizable to any make, model and year of truck or van. See how Penske achieved this here.
November 8, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Navajo Express expands driving opportunities with exclusive trailer fleet
Denver-based refrigerated hauler uses larger trailers and doubles to increase payload and reduce costs while giving drivers more home time.
October 24, 2018
Navajo Express Double
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: CRST leverages its scope to improve driver hire rates and reduce costs
CCJ Innovators highlights CRST International's business moves to help improve truck driver hiring rates. Get more details here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 13, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Paper Transport flips the script for trip planning
Wis.-based truckload carrier develops forward-looking trip planning tool for drivers and accurate ETAs for customers. Details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 30, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
Born at the right time: XPO Logistics seizes on growth in omni-channel retail, e-commerce
XPO, less than a decade after the carrier was founded, is the largest last-mile provider of heavy goods and the second-largest contract logistics provider.
July 19, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Crestwood Transportation energizes systems to transform efficiency, safety
Like the petroleum industry, Crestwood Transportation’s business systems transform data into information using upstream, midstream and downstream components.
June 15, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Veriha Trucking’s scientific approach helps it attract, retain younger workforce
Veriha Trucking started as a one-truck operation in 1978. Today, the the truckload carrier employs 270 drivers hauling freight in 48 states and Canada.
May 17, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
2018 Innovator of the Year: Werner Enterprises’ apprenticeship programs attract military veterans, mitigate driver and technician shortages
Werner Enterprises is a clear-cut winner for the 2018 Innovator of the Year honor. See exactly what they did to stand out from other trucking companies on CCJ!
April 19, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Central Oregon Truck Co. stabilizes driving careers
As an irregular route carrier, Central Oregon Truck Co. offers generous pay, incentives and benefits and establishes a flexible work experience for drivers.
February 23, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
Werner Enterprises earns 2018 CCJ Innovator of the Year honors
Werner Enterprises named the 2018 CCJ Innovator of the Year for its efforts to develop driver and diesel mechanic apprenticeship programs approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Labor for military veterans.
February 9, 2018
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Load One app helps drivers optimize planning decisions
Expedite hauler Load One developed a mapping tool that provides drivers with historical and real-time data on demand and capacity. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal!
January 19, 2018
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January 9, 2018
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: Hirschbach’s health initiative pays dividends
Professional drivers face many forms of stress on the job – long hours sitting behind the wheel, traffic congestion, inclement weather, angry and inattentive motorists and long detention times. When their route is finished, dining options often are limited to a handful of fast-food restaurants. The realities of life on the road don’t afford many […]
December 11, 2017
Hirschbach Motor Lines develops holistic wellness programs that start at orientation to create a happier, healthier workforce.
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Heniff Transportation uses BI to engage drivers, customers
The liquid bulk chemical hauler develops a custom driver scorecard and incentive plan that leads to more platforms.
September 26, 2017
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Oakley Transport takes the lead in food safety management, quality
Oakley Transport’s quality initiatives redefine food transportation excellence. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 5, 2017
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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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