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Unintended acceleration prompts Volvo Trucks recall
The 2,000-plus affected trucks are equipped with Cummins engines with specific electronic control units. Also: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson makes campaign stop at PGT Trucking.
October 15, 2024
Volvo introduces AI-powered preventive maintenance for trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has announced upgrades to the Blue Service Contract, now with AI-driven adaptive maintenance and connectivity for improved fleet uptime and performance.
October 13, 2024
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September 20, 2024
Cummins X15 engines recalled for fuel pump issue
In more than 9,000 engines, the fuel pump barrels could fracture and cause a fuel leak. Also: FMCSA resources for Hurricane Helene response; Mack awarded new Sourcewell contract; TIA announces next president and CEO.
October 2, 2024
Recalls
Volvo recalling trucks for loose lug nuts
Approximately 156 MY 2025 Volvo VN and VHD models are affected. Also: Great Dane, Trail King issue small recalls; IRS increases per diem deductions for truck drivers for 2025.
September 24, 2024
Recalls
Brake light issue prompts recall of nearly 17K trucks
Daimler Trucks recalled 16,889 Freightliner and Western Star trucks in which the brake lights may not illuminate during an Active Brake Assist event. Also: Saia continues Western expansion; NTP/Premium 2000 names new president.
September 19, 2024
Regulations
Wabash's nuclear verdict exposes fleets to equipment liability issues
A more than $400 million judgment against Wabash in a trailer underride case puts fleets and their equipment in the legal crossfire.
September 11, 2024
Telematics
Which emissions testing device is better for your fleet?
CARB has certified one telematics device for Clean Truck Check but doesn't expect a lack of testing devices by the time scans begin on Oct. 1. Which type of device is more convenient depends on what a fleet is already doing, said Greg Colvin of Zonar.
September 10, 2024
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
Oils & lubricants
Is your engine getting enough air? Maximize fuel economy by reducing DPF ash clogs
Ash builds in the DPF until there's not enough room for a regen, tanking the fuel economy.
August 29, 2024
Alternative power
Legacy and future torque delivery: Central drive and e-axles
Within the BEV space, there are two major options for transferring power to the wheels.
August 22, 2024
Components
Tips to avoid brake violations as Brake Safety Week looms
Experts share tips for Brake Safety Week, which is scheduled for Aug. 25-31.
August 21, 2024
Components
How well do you know the 20% rule for brake violations?
An often misunderstood rule can keep a truck and/or trailer with certain brake violations on the road.
August 15, 2024
Telematics
Telematics mitigates heat-related risks
Trucking companies turn to telematics providers to predict and reduce the negative impacts associated with extreme heat across the U.S. while seeking help from transportation insurers to react to those impacts.
August 5, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Dirty samples: How to keep your engine oil samples clean for lab testing
As simple as it sounds, there is a right and wrong way to collect oil samples for lab testing, and incidental contaminants are going to affect the results.
July 26, 2024
Maintenance
Vehicle recalls will keep the maintenance profession viable for generations
Every apocalyptic automated future transportation universe requires maintenance people.
July 11, 2024
Technology
Goodyear rolls out a new tires-as-a-service offering, a supply chain visibility platform, and more
In this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, FinditParts and Diesel Laptops announce a service partnership; GoComet has added detention and demurrage intel; Goodyear rolls out a new tires-as-a-service offering; and more.
July 9, 2024
Maintenance
Parts and labor expenses continue to fall
The cost of repair fell for the second consecutive year, but an ongoing labor crunch continues to spike labor rates.
July 3, 2024
Cybersecurity
Protecting trucks from cyberattacks through legacy maintenance software
Maintenance software must match the operating systems in the trucks, and it’s not unusual that old software is supporting older trucks.
July 2, 2024
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