CCJ StaffOils & lubricantsThe benefits of low-viscosity engine oilsThick oil is generally an oil pressure play, and lighter lower viscosity oils are generally a play for better fuel economy.September 29, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsUPS acquiring MNX Global LogisticsThe acquisition of the global time-critical logistics firm will help UPS Healthcare and its clinical trial logistics subsidiary Marken meet growing demand. Also: How Yellow's bankruptcy may impact the used-truck market; Brandt expands U.S. dealer network.September 29, 2023WorkforceATRI launching research into challenges facing women truck driversThe comprehensive study will also identify strategies for overcoming industry issues faced by women. Also: FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force meeting next month; "Transition Trucking" award finalists named; shippers' conditions tumbled in July.September 28, 2023WorkforceNavistar recognizing diesel techs as part of National Technician Appreciation WeekNavistar recently graduated the 2022-2023 Uptime Academy class, which consisted of 18 apprentices. Also: CarriersEdge launches new training program for managers, supervisors; Bridgestone adds fleet management software to AWS Marketplace.September 27, 2023Preventable or NotTruck driver gets blindsided by an impatient driver. Was this accident preventable?A purple four-wheeler attempts a hasty maneuver as John Doe swung his big rig out for a wide turn. Will the NSC rule for or against him in his disupte?September 26, 2023TechnologyVideo event management, asset tracking, logistics software and moreIn this week's CCJ Tech Shorts, we're looking at an asset tracking solution, a new dash cam review resource, in-cab mounting solutions and more.September 26, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reinstates KSK ELD to Registered Devices listThe device had been revoked a week prior to its reinstatement. Also: FleetDrive partners with Abbott to provide drug testing compliance services for carriers; Trucking Cares Foundation, TXTA Foundation donate to children’s medical foundation.September 26, 2023IndicatorsTrucking conditions improved but remained negative in JulyFTR noted a large number of small carriers leaving the industry in recent months, with those drivers mostly being absorbed by large carriers. Also: Port operators get to test zero-emission trucks; Coke Canada debuts first VNR Electric in fleet.September 22, 2023Battery electricProof small fleets can go electric in a big wayElectrification isn't a quick or easy process, but you don't have to be a well-heeled mega fleet to participate.September 21, 2023IndicatorsTruck tonnage mostly flat from July to AugustATA's seasonally-adjusted Truck Tonnage Index was just 0.2% higher in August than July and down 2.3% from August 2022. Also: TA partners with Universal Technical Institute to train diesel, auto techs; FTR webinar to provide food industry update.September 21, 2023Page 1 of 125Next PageTop StoriesTest DrivesThe 'Mackification' of the medium duty segmentAs recently as four or five years ago, if you saw Mack on a job site it was probably one of a few things: a Granite dump, a Pinnacle (or maybe a Titan) dropping off a load, or a really, really old Freedom – or even older D Model.AutonomousCalifornia governor spikes driverless trucking banEconomic trendsLow diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exitsCompaniesTeamsters call for investigation of Yellow bankruptcySponsor ContentDownload the Trailer Inspection Form from Fullbay
