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Business
New research shows turnover predictors for women drivers
New research from Stay Metrics shows that dissatisfaction with the tractor is the top reason women drivers leave their carriers.
April 18, 2017
Trucks
Trucker’s dash cam footage leads to carjacking arrest
Scott LeVan was in the right place at the right time when, he says, parked at a rest area on I-77 in Ohio, his dashcam happened to capture views of criminals involved in a carjacking at the area — which all later led to an arrest in the case. “Two armed men took a couple’s car by […]
April 18, 2017
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UPS package beacons reduce loading mistakes
UPS reported today that its delivery fleet will be getting electronic beacons to notify workers if they have placed a package in the wrong vehicle. The initiative, known as Preload Smart Scan, is part of a suite of UPS projects that will use technology to error-proof package processing operations to ensure timely delivery and customer […]
April 17, 2017
Trucks
Penske announces nation’s largest truck leasing connected fleet solution
Penske Truck Leasing announced the launch of the largest connected fleet solutions system in the nation. Using a proprietary, device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re very pleased to begin formally offering connected fleet solutions to customers,” said […]
April 17, 2017
Business
March trailer orders soar over 2015 mark
Net trailer orders for March slid 20 percent from February to 20,500 units but jumped 50 percent versus a year ago, according to data released Monday.
April 17, 2017
Business
ELDs: The price of compliance
More from CCJ’s comprehensive ELD buyers’ guide: While the $1,000-plus onboard systems with expensive ongoing costs in maintenance and subscriptions haven’t gone away entirely, many inexpensive options exist, even among dedicated units.
April 17, 2017
Business
Penske Truck Leasing launches connected fleet solutions, diagnostic platform
Penske Truck Leasing launched its connected fleet solutions – a proprietary, device-neutral data platform that can connect its systems. Click to learn more.
April 17, 2017
Business
Hendrickson adds Equalizing Beam to parts portfolio
Hendrickson has included the functionality of its Rotating Bar Pin End Bushing in its newly released Equalizing Beam. Click here to learn more on this.
April 17, 2017
Trucks
Truck drivers arrested in sting for aluminum recycling fraud
A recent sting in California led to the arrest of drivers who had allegedly planned to cash-in on truck loads of aluminum cans through the state’s high-paying recycling program. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery joined the California Department of Justice and the California Department of Food and Agriculture in a week-long sting […]
April 16, 2017
Business
SmartDrive analysis shows risks of distracted truck driving
Analysis of in-cab video and observation data show that distracted drivers are more likely to have a near collision, fail to stop at an intersection and speed.
April 14, 2017
Trucks
Tesla boss teases pickup, electric semi
Tesla announced last July in a blog post the company’s intentions to develop an electric semi truck. Thursday, Tesla founder Elon Musk announced via Twitter that he expects to debut the truck late this summer. Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) […]
April 13, 2017
Vocational
Ford 2017 F-450, F-550 recalled over possible driveline, transmission fractures
Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks over concerns that the driveline or transmission may fracture at high speeds. In a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford reports that operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and then fracture […]
April 13, 2017
Trucks
Prestone offers best practices on antifreeze/coolant care
You’ve heard it said before and it bears repeating: an engine’s number one enemy is heat. So the best way to beat the heat is to maintain the best-running coolant system possible in your heavy-duty truck or van. To that end, Hard Working Trucks turned to the antifreeze/coolant (AF/C) experts at Prestone. They went above […]
April 13, 2017
Business
Tesla boss: Electric semi debut set for September
Innovative technology never ends in this day and age. Tesla announced their newest vehicle will be an electric semi truck. Read what the co-founder had to say.
April 13, 2017
Business
High volume of used trucks brought retail prices down nearly 23 percent last year
Retail prices for sleeper tractors were down nearly 23% in 2016 when compared to 2015. Read all about the details and depreciation on Commercial Carrier Journal
April 13, 2017
Trucks
Tow truck driver falls to his death while trying to recover tractor-trailer in Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol is trying to determine how a tow truck driver fell to his death while attempting to recover a tractor-trailer that had tipped over onto an I-95 overpass in Boca Raton on Wednesday. Troopers have not released the name of the tow truck driver who had been working at the accident scene […]
April 13, 2017
Trucks
Lower speed limit for trucks, buses in bill for Louisiana interstates
A Republican state lawmaker in Louisiana has authored a bill that calls for lowering the speed limit for trucks and buses driving on interstate highways throughout the state. Representative Steve Carter, R-Baton Rouge, writes in House Bill 465 that the law would apply to private and public vehicles, including school buses. “Any person operating a […]
April 12, 2017
Vocational
Volvo teases debut of new regional haul tractor
Volvo Trucks North America released two videos Wednesday teasing its new VNR regional haul model. Developed for bulk transport, flatbed, liquid tankers, port drayage and other urban pickup and delivery operations, the truck is expected to make its public debut next week at ExpoCam in Montreal. Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, says the VNR […]
April 12, 2017
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Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.
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