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Used truck prices slid nearly 2% per month in 2017
According to J.D. Power and Associates, prices on used Class 8 trucks dropped nearly 2 percent per month in 2017. Get more information here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 18, 2018
Business
Traffic graphics: CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets winners tell their fleets’ stories at a glance
Fleet graphics have helped these fleets tell their stories in a glance. Check out the graphics on their trucks and trailers right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 18, 2018
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Strong demand prompts Ritchie Bros. to extend its premier Orlando auction
Due to strong early demand from consignors, Ritchie Bros. has extended its premier global auction in Orlando, Fla. to six days. Starting on Monday, Feb.19 and running through Saturday, Feb. 24, the six-day mega-auction will feature items from every industry neatly laid out across its 200-acre site. “Adding the sixth auction day really optimizes the event so that […]
January 17, 2018
Trucks
DOE: Electric charging stations increase 40 percent over the past two years
Over the past two years there’s been a 25 percent increase in the number of public, alternative fuel stations in the U.S. with electric charging sites easily outpacing other alt fuels according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Of the 24,711 public, alt fuel stations currently listed by the DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, 17,171 […]
January 16, 2018
Business
Recalls issued for 1,200 Pete, KW tractors over transmission issue
Paccar to recall 1,222 model 2018 Kenworth T680, T800 & Peterbilt 567, 579 tractors with certain Eaton Endurant & Paccar automated manual transmissions.
January 16, 2018
Business
Eaton Cummins recalling certain Endurant, Paccar transmissions
According to NHTSA documents, 1,300 Eaton Cummins transmissions are being recalled due to the engine cranking while the shifter is not in neutral. Details here.
January 13, 2018
Business
Trailer orders close 2017 at record levels
According to FTR, December trailer orders reached an all-time high of 47,000 units. Get more information on the trailer orders report right here on CCJ.
January 12, 2018
Business
DOT looks to ease path to autonomous vehicle deployment with updated policy
Elaine Chao says the U.S. DOT is seeking input on policies to hasten the deployment of self-driving trucks, buses and passenger cars. Learn more here on CCJ.
January 12, 2018
Vocational
1948 Peterbilt still trucking!
Who doesn’t love classic trucks?! Check out Iron Horse Trucking’s 1948 Pete in the video below looking strong and sounding off with its Jake brake in Washington State where it’s hauling logs down a dirt road. “Now I want to restore one just like it!” writes YouTube viewer Jim Walkable. “Sweet rig. Old Pete’s never […]
January 11, 2018
Trucks
Winter weather contributes to uptick in diesel prices
The U.S.’ national average diesel price continues to hover just below the $3 per gallon mark followin a 2.3-cent increase during the week ending Jan. 8, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report. This week’s increase keeps fuel prices at a 3-year high. The average price of a gallon of diesel is now $2.996 — […]
January 10, 2018
Trucks
Video & more details on Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel cell T680
Those attending opening day today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas got a closer look at Kenworth’s zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell T680. The truck is part of the PACCAR Innovations booth exhibit (No. CP-32) – the first time PACCAR and Kenworth have exhibited at the show, which draws close to 200,000 visitors. “Kenworth’s […]
January 9, 2018
Vocational
Nearly 28,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled for fire extinguisher, brake caliper issues
Daimler Trucks North America has issued two separate recalls on certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks affecting nearly 28,000 tractors, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. East Manufacturing also issued a recall affecting nearly 100 dump trailers. One recall by Daimler doesn’t affect truck performance, and is in response to the massive fire extinguisher recall from Kidde […]
January 9, 2018
Trucks
Los Angeles sues three drayage carriers, claiming they misclassified drivers as contractors
The city government of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against three Southern California-based drayage carriers, claiming the fleets wrongly classified hundreds of drivers as independent contractors instead of company employees. All three fleets — CMI Transportation, K&R Transportation and Cal Cartage Transportation Express — operate as divisions under California Cartage Company. L.A. city attorney […]
January 9, 2018
Business
Peterbilt showcases autonomous development tractor at CES
Peterbilt Motors Company has decided to showcase the company's developments in self-driving technology at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. Details on CCJ.
January 9, 2018
Business
Torque-rich electric trucks pose new frontier for trailers
High torque electric semi-trucks create a discussion amongst trucking and fleet industry leaders. Get more information right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 8, 2018
Business
Nearly 28,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled for fire extinguisher, brake caliper issues
According to the NHTSA, Daimler Trucks recently issued two separate recalls on thousands of Freightliner and Western Star tractors. Learn more here on CCJ!
January 8, 2018
Trucks
Autonomous Peterbilt, hydrogen-powered Kenworth on display at CES this week
Paccar will have on display for the first time next week a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Kenworth and an autonomous Peterbilt tractor at the annual CES technology event in Las Vegas. The Kenworth T680 daycab is a prototype zero-emission truck part of Paccar’s Zero Emission Cargo Transport Demonstration project. To develop the rig, Kenworth received $2.1 […]
January 7, 2018
Trucks
Tesla Model X pulls semi out of snow
Electric vehicles are known for their instant access to impressive torque and the Tesla Model X is no exception. Facebook user Kyle Conner recently posted a video showing a Model X pulling a Volvo tractor trailer up a snow-covered incline in North Carolina. “There really wasn’t much stress on the car at all as the […]
January 5, 2018
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