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Perspectives: Page 2

Autonomous
Working on trucking’s chain gang
From Siskiyou Summit to the Rockies, winter chain laws are a hurdle AI hasn't cleared yet.
January 29, 2026
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Business
State of freight in '25 and how to brace for 2026
With the Logistics Managers Index at 66.7 and Van Load-to-Truck ratios spiking, the freight market is tightening. What does the data say behind the shift from excess capacity to rate relief?
January 26, 2026
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Technology
Digital dependence: strength or single point of failure
From offline dispatch backups to AI verification tools, here is a step-by-step guide to ensuring your trucking operations continue even when the cloud goes dark.
January 22, 2026
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Business
Railroads and trucking
With trucks now exceeding 12 MPG and autonomous technology on the horizon, the traditional "rail is greener" argument is shrinking.
January 15, 2026
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Business
The small stuff is more important than you think
It is often the little things that differentiate one company from another and that can often prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
January 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a team sport: reflections on the past 12 months
From the White House to the DOT, NMFTA is leading the charge on transportation security.
January 1, 2026
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Battery electric
Why auto executives often get the future wrong
History shows automotive giants like Ford and GM often misread the room. From fighting WWII production to canceling the F-150 Lightning, are we seeing another "self-inflicted wound"?
December 30, 2025
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Regulations
The Dignity Act could help fill trucking's labor gap
The Dignity Act of 2025 aims to reform EB-3 visas and provide long-haul carriers with stable, legal foreign labor.
December 30, 2025
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Battery electric
The elephant in the room for EV adoption: electricity prices
Most TCO models assume low electricity rates, but prices in CA and the Northeast are double the target. Why high utility rates are the silent barrier to diesel parity.
December 26, 2025
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Business
Opinions versus facts
Stop relying on opinions to run your fleet. What hard telematics data reveals about fuel economy and operations.
December 26, 2025
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Alternative power
What to expect when you're expecting an electric truck
Electric trucks are still trucks. Learn how to establish baseline efficiency, manage charging routines, and understand weight distribution when replacing diesel units.
December 24, 2025
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Technology
What’s that noise? How to manage in-cab alerts
From seat belt bells to lane departure chimes, in-cab alerts are saving lives but causing frustration.
December 23, 2025
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Trucks
Evolution vs. revolution: Why we need more than 'faster horses'
Why the trucking industry needs free thinkers to move beyond diesel and drivers, and why we must risk failure.
December 18, 2025
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Maintenance
Improving fleet maintenance management across multiple locations
From in-house to third-party repairs, smart strategies can standardize fleet maintenance across locations.
December 16, 2025
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Business
Why fleet tech claims often fail in the real world
Manufacturer promises of 10% MPG gains often evaporate on the road. We explore why real-world testing is difficult and how hype damages industry credibility.
December 12, 2025
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Growth strategies
Shorter leases gaining ground with carriers
Standard 5-year leases are losing ground to 2-3 year terms as economic pressures and maintenance costs drive the shift to shorter truck leases.
December 11, 2025
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Business
Eliminate business surprises through proper planning
Don't let the New Year catch you off guard. Here is why analyzing your business today—from employee skills to customer needs—is the key to a profitable tomorrow.
December 9, 2025
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Alternative power
Mission statements in trucking
A look at the 2009 RMI charette that launched NACFE and how the industry moved from 6 MPG averages to 12 MPG diesel and 17 MPGde electric trucks in 2025.
December 9, 2025
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Technician training
Vehicle maintenance certification improves repair rates, cuts expense
Maintenance certifications aren't required, but that doesn't mean they're not necessary.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC).
Safety & Compliance
Committee advances Dalilah's Law: 'no English, no license'
Dalilah Coleman, who in June 2024 was involved in a violent wreck with a semi driven by an illegal alien from India named Partap Singh.
Regulations
Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
Dan Umphress, Kroger's Manager of Fleet Services, is a recipient of FedEx's Five Star Award, the highest award presented by FedEx. He's also received the highest honor recognition possible from the Boy Scouts, TMC (Silver Spark Plug in 2014), and CCJ’s highest honor: the 2026 Career Leadership Award.
Career Leadership Award
Scouts honor: Dan Umphress named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
FMCSA advised carriers not to sell, purchase, or lease a USDOT Number or Operating Authority (MC Number) online or elsewhere from an unknown person or outside of a legitimate corporate transaction
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA issues warning to fleets selling or leasing USDOT, MC numbers
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