Media Brands
Overdrive
For owner-operators
CCJ
For trucking professionals
EquipmentWorld
For contractors
Truck Parts and Service
For dealers and distributors
Data Solutions
RigDig
Identifying active trucking fleets
EDA
Construction market intelligence
IronSolutions
Ag equipment valuation data
Equipment Watch
Heavy equipment data & analytics
CAB
Motor carrier risk assessment
PriceDigests
Specs, VIN decoding and values
RigDig
Precision targeting at scale
Fusable
Learn more about Fusable
Commercial Carrier Journal
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
About
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
Sections
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
  • Newsletters
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
Breaking news, business solutions & equipment news delivered straight to your inbox.
By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Perspectives

Natural gas
The natural gas revolution isn't coming: It's already here
Renewable natural gas offers long-haul transport fleets an immediate, economically viable path to freight decarbonization and fuel stability while infrastructure and technology mature for a long-term hydrogen transition.
September 21, 2026
Adobe Stock 851066253
Artificial Intelligence
How the AI construction boom Is reshaping the threat landscape for high-value freight
Surging data center construction has triggered an unprecedented wave of high-value AI hardware theft, drawing aggressive, organized syndicates willing to use extreme tactics to capture export-controlled technology.
September 21, 2026
Adobe Stock 267083342
Sponsor Content
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
Michelin North America
September 1, 2026
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
Artificial Intelligence
How AI-powered dispatch can improve fleet productivity without adding headcount
leets grow not by working harder, but by replacing fragmented, manual handoffs with connected systems that surface critical problems faster.
September 18, 2026
Adobe Stock 459204875
Asset tracking & management
ELD decertifications are changing the capacity equation
Federal crackdowns on manipulated electronic logging devices and stricter carrier registration standards are eliminating illicit "shadow capacity," forcing shippers and brokers to adopt continuous vetting protocols to secure freight.
September 17, 2026
Adobe Stock 251718334
Safety & Compliance
Why the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrier
The recent legal and financial fallout for freight brokers has increased scrutiny on motor carrier safety records, fundamentally changing how fleets are vetted and insured.
September 15, 2026
Adobe Stock 1579022360
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity threats trucking fleets need to know about
As cybercriminals weaponize AI and compromised credentials to steal high-value freight, trucking companies must shift cybersecurity from the IT room directly into daily fleet operations.
September 15, 2026
Adobe Stock 483053258
Trucks
Why real fleet efficiency is far more than MPGs
While miles per gallon remains the trucking industry's default metric due to its simplicity, it fails to measure true vehicle productivity because it ignores cargo weight, alternative powertrains, and underlying measurement variables.
September 14, 2026
Adobe Stock 948200039 Editorial Use Only
Maintenance
Pit crew principles for fleet maintenance teams
By adopting the preparation and proactive strategies of a racing pit crew, fleet maintenance teams can significantly reduce vehicle downtime and prevent future breakdowns.
September 8, 2026
Fleet maintenance teams function much like professional pit crews, utilizing meticulous planning, routine inspections, and data-driven adjustments to keep their vehicles safely on the road.
Telematics
How telematics support driver and organizational wellbeing
By analyzing telematics data for underlying health and fatigue issues, transportation companies can proactively support driver well-being and reduce costly turnover.
September 8, 2026
Adobe Stock 2038995363
Safety & Compliance
English-language proficiency enforcement will reshape operational capacity
Stricter federal enforcement of English-language proficiency for commercial truck drivers is causing sudden out-of-service disruptions, requiring carriers and brokers to overhaul their driver-vetting processes.
September 1, 2026
Adobe Stock 1761301864
Workforce
Appreciation should be more than a week on the calendar
True appreciation for transportation professionals requires year-round actions—like respectful treatment, open communication, and fair facilities—rather than just annual celebratory events.
September 1, 2026
Mark 1
Safety & Compliance
What 16,000 stalled applications say about who is actually entering trucking
Over 92% of pending FMCSA carrier applications are stalled by insurance requirements.
August 31, 2026
Adobe Stock 438456866
Components
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s an alternator!: Drone parts delivery takes off in Detroit
A Detroit-area automotive group has launched an autonomous aerial delivery program in metro Detroit to fly critical auto parts over traffic gridlock and speed up vehicle repairs.
August 28, 2026
Truck Parts Box
Insurance
NY truck rental decision bolsters rental agencies vs. liability claims
The federal Graves Amendment preempts state requirements forcing vehicle rental companies to provide primary liability coverage for renters' accidents.
August 27, 2026
Adobe Stock 395873961 Editorial Use Only
Autonomous
Who will celebrate the 1-million-mile safe autonomous truck driver?
As commercial freight integrates autonomous systems, the celebrated milestone of 1 million safe driving miles will shift from a rare human achievement to a baseline technical expectation.
August 27, 2026
This week, J.B. Hunt's live haul fleet at Wayne Sanderson Farms in Dothan, Ala., celebrated its eighth driver to reach 1 million safe miles.
Oils & lubricants
Preparing for PC-12: What fleets need to know
Fleets must begin preparing now for the 2027 rollout of the PC-12 engine oil category by assessing equipment compatibility between backward-compatible CL-4 and fuel-efficient FB-4 formulations.
August 27, 2026
Adobe Stock 543450736
Service and repair
Why manual truck inspections are no longer enough
Rising costs, aging equipment, and driver turnover are straining carrier operations, but automated AI inspections are replacing unreliable manual DVIRs to catch defects before they cause costly roadside violations.
August 20, 2026
Adobe Stock 2086970449
Business operations
Connected drivers give fleets an edge in a tight freight market
As shrinking freight capacity and surging rates spark market recovery, carriers are maximizing profitability and retention by replacing fragmented systems with unified, custom driver mobile apps.
August 19, 2026
Adobe Stock 2104595133
Page 1 of 72
Next Page
Top Stories
Istockphoto 1703227595 612x612
Economic trends
Supply constraints drive freight rate surge
Freight shipments just ended a 42-month slump, but it's tightening capacity, not demand, pushing rates higher.
Adobe Stock 1579022360
Safety & Compliance
Why the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrier
Adobe Stock 439994332 Editorial Use Only
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Technical glitches during the rollout of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Motus registration platform have crippled compliant trucking operations like Texas-based River Oaks Couriers.
Safety & Compliance
Carrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rollout
Adobe Stock 774560191
Safety & Compliance
Motus system glitches: 6 errors threatening carrier compliance
CCJ Top 250
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
Get the free report
White Papers
Sponsored by Michelin North America
Run Your Fleet. Not Your Tire Program
See what changes when Michelin Fleet Solutions helps manage your tires for you.
DownloadView All
Commercial Carrier Journal
Newsletter Just for Trucking Professionals
Get trucking news and insights, plus management tips and regulation updates — delivered straight to your inbox.
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Topics
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
More
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Videos
Fusable Logo
  1. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
  2. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  3. Cookie Settings
  4. Contact Us
  5. Site Map
© 2026 Randall-Reilly, LLC. All rights reserved. Fusable® is a trademark of Randall-Reilly, LLC.