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DTNA’s Nielsen talks Class 8 electrification, connectivity and active safety advancements
Daimler Trucks North America president and CEO recently discussed several technological advancements that are being pursued specifically for the Class 8 truck.
October 23, 2017
Business
Navistar launches Uptime Command Center, announces 2 percent price increase for MY-2019 trucks
Navistar aims to improve customer productivity with its new 24/7 customer support program. Read all about it right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 23, 2017
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USPS truck driver critically injured after falling asleep and crashing through guard rail
A U.S. mail truck driver was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after police say he fell asleep and crashed through a guardrail on I-77 in Charlotte, N.C. The truck, which was damaged severely by the impact, traveled down an embankment before coming to a stop. The guardrail is expected to be repaired Monday, according to […]
October 22, 2017
Business
Wabco adds to ADAS suite with OnSide blind spot alert system
Wabco recently introduced a brand new alert system that improves a truck driver's awareness of what is in or around their blind spot. Learn more here on CCJ!
October 22, 2017
Business
Hyliion promises 30 percent fuel savings with electric-hybrid retrofit
Hyliion recently said production will begin next month for its 6X4HE retrofit solution for long-haul trucks. Check out the product's capabilities here on CCJ!
October 22, 2017
Business
FlowBelow adds trailer aero package, expands sales network
FlowBelow has officially launched its new Trailer AeroSlider system that is designed specifically to improve airflow around the trailer wheels. Details on CCJ!
October 21, 2017
Trucks
Fleet involved in deadly human smuggling operation issued shutdown order
Pyle Transportation, the trucking company that owned the trailer involved in the grisly human smuggling operation that left 10 people dead in San Antonio in July, has been effectively shut down by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Schaller, Iowa-based company was placed indefinitely out-of-service Monday by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration following a compliance review […]
October 20, 2017
Business
Test drive: Eaton Endurant 12 speed transmission
After 3 years of development, Eaton's Endurant 12 speed transmission was recently released and this article highlights its features and capabilities. More here.
October 20, 2017
Trucks
Engine ban in California would be bad for economy & environment coalition says
California’s interest in banning internal combustion engines has drawn criticism from The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. California Governor Jerry Brown made headlines recently when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) revealed that he wants to follow in the footsteps of China, France and the U.K. by banning internal combustion (IC) engines. “I’ve gotten messages […]
October 19, 2017
Business
Network with nation’s top fleets at CCJ Solutions Summit
The CCJ Solutions Summit offers its attendees the opportunity to network and form relationships with the country's top fleets. Details on the event here on CCJ!
October 19, 2017
Trucks
Back off ethanol: Iowa senator threatens EPA head with confirmation roadblocks
As the nation’s ethanol supply faces a 27 percent cut through the EPA’s proposed 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), at least one U.S. senator issued an ultimatum to EPA head Scott Pruitt this week: back off ethanol or face political fallout. U.S. Senators and Republicans Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, both of whom represent ethanol-rich […]
October 18, 2017
Trucks
UPS driver run over and killed by his own truck
A UPS driver was run over and killed by his own truck today at a UPS facility in San Antonio, Texas. Terry Lee Sawyer, 59, had gotten out of his cab around 5:30 a.m. while attempting to connect his truck to a double-box trailer, police said. When the truck began moving, Sawyer attempted to stop […]
October 17, 2017
Trucks
The saga of Tony the Truck Stop Tiger is over as tiger passes at age 17
Note: This article first appeared earlier today in HWT’s sister publication Overdrive and was written by Senior Editor Todd Dills. If you’ve been around trucking, and even if you haven’t, the last 10 years it’s likely you’ve heard of the Gross Tete, La., Tiger Truck Stop on I-10, the lifetime home of a Bengal tiger named […]
October 17, 2017
Trucks
Ryder activates Winter Preparedness hub
To help fleets better prepared for the harsh winter months ahead, Ryder has activated its online Winter Preparedness hub which offers tips and alerts to help better manage the winter season. “When winter storms do strike and customers are impacted, we’ll post the latest operational alerts including shop closures on the hub’s home page. And […]
October 17, 2017
Trucks
Ethanol supply up for 27 percent cut as biofuel supporters meet with EPA over RFS concerns
Biofuel proponents, including two U.S. senators, will be meeting with EPA head Scott Pruitt tomorrow in the hopes of convincing him to back off the notion of reducing the biofuel content in the nation’s fuel supply. The EPA has concerned biofuel advocates–especially ethanol supporters including Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst–after proposing to drop […]
October 16, 2017
Vocational
World’s first PHEV cement truck built in China
Two Chinese automotive companies have paired up to create the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cement truck. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., which produces zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, teamed up with Shannxi Automotive, a medium and heavy duty truck manufacturer, to build a Class 8, 32-ton cement mixer. An EDI PowerDrive 8000 PHEV […]
October 16, 2017
Trucks
Cummins acquires battery firm in Oregon
Cummins announced today its acquisition of Brammo, an Oregon-based technology firm which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Cummins reports that having Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in its efforts to become a global electrified power leader. “To be a leading provider of electrified power systems […]
October 16, 2017
Trucks
Sheriff boycotts Ford over its support of anthem-defiant NFL players
Just as Ford introduces the nation’s first pursuit-rated pickup, the 2018 F-150 Police Responder, a Louisiana sheriff is boycotting the brand and asking other law enforcement leaders to do the same. In a letter recently posted on Facebook Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington writes that he’ll no longer be buying Ford products for his 300-vehicle […]
October 15, 2017
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