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Technology
Why simply tracking a load isn't enough to stop cargo theft
Beyond knowing where the load is, ensuring it remains on its designated route with geofencing and alerts can add extra protection.
October 2, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
How AI is changing driver onboarding & fleet safety
This week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights supply chain AI and fleet management innovations.
September 29, 2026
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October 1, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Was FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?
Reliance on AI-assisted development might have crippled the FMCSA's new Motus platform, stranding compliant motor carriers in months-long administrative limbo.
September 25, 2026
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Driver coaching and scorecarding
Why drivers hate in-cab tech (and how fleets can fix it)
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New Teletrac Navman data reveals what truck drivers want from in-cab safety tech. A recent survey of drivers found that real-time feedback and proper onboarding reduce road incidents.
September 18, 2026
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Class 7-8
Kenworth's C580: A modernized million-pound titan replacing the iconic C500
Kenworth's C580 is an extreme-duty vocational truck rated for loads approaching one million pounds that preserves the legendary C500 chassis while adding a modern 2.1-meter cab and updated powertrain.
September 16, 2026
Red Kenworth semi-truck with chrome details and trailers at industrial yard
Safety & Compliance
How a community of truckers built a CDL school to save their industry
After turning down a lucrative offer to run a CDL mill, a veteran truck driver relied on faith and donations from fellow drivers to build a community-backed truck driving school in Georgia.
September 11, 2026
White commercial truck with 'Built by Drivers' text and Trucking Life Academy CDL Training logo against green foliage background
Maintenance
How AI can help lower repair costs, downtime
This episode of the 10-44 explores why 87% of fleets are still stuck managing siloed data manually and how AI-driven automation is transforming fleet operations.
September 4, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Carrier purges and stricter compliance: How the brokerage model must adapt to rising lawsuits and bad actors
The shifting landscape of freight brokerage liability, high-stakes lawsuits and pervasive fraud are pushing brokers to abandon lax carrier selection in favor of intensive compliance protocols.
August 28, 2026
White Freightliner semi-truck on highway with text overlay asking 'Is Spot Freight Dead?'
Maintenance
How fleets are handing rising equipment, maintenance costs
This week's 10-44 covers the critical mileage thresholds where repair costs spike, how to prepare your fleet for seasonal transitions, and why cutting corners on aftermarket parts could end up costing you thousands repairs and downtime.
August 21, 2026
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Autonomous
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving shows progress but safety and navigation concerns linger, evaluator says
Development of a fully autonomous Tesla Semi is slated to pick up momentum in late 2026 or early 2027, following remarks from CEO Elon Musk.
August 14, 2026
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Battery electric
Is it almost Tesla time? Aftermarket challenge facing Tesla Semi and EV fleets
The success of heavy-duty models like the Tesla Semi will ultimately hinge on aftermarket support, uptime, and grid infrastructure rather than range alone.
August 11, 2026
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Class 7-8
Get up close with the rarest Peterbilt of 2026: The Freedom 250 Model 589
Peterbilt launched the Freedom 250 special edition Model 589, a limited collector's truck capped at just 250 units that celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
August 11, 2026
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Business
Trucking's operational costs: What drove 2025's to a new record high
According to the latest ATRI benchmarking report, the average operational cost of trucking has hit a new record high. In this episode of 10-44, we break down why fleet costs accelerated, how fuel prices, medical inflation, and repair bills are impacting fleets, and what to expect for the rest of 2026.
August 7, 2026
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Freight demand
Freight demand forecast gets 1.7% bump despite fragile market
Breakthrough's May freight index grew just 0.2% as 4.2% inflation, energy costs, and shifting consumer demand impact truckload capacity.
July 31, 2026
Semi-truck on highway with text overlay reading 'Rates Up. Volume Flat.' depicting freight industry challenges
Maintenance
Boost MPGs by keeping fuel injectors clean
Keeping your diesel fuel system clean is one of the single most effective ways to boost fuel economy and prevent costly downtime.
July 24, 2026
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Test Drives
Anthem redefining Mack’s regional haul lineup
Mack turns the Anthem into a regional traffic fighter. See how a 12-inch shorter chassis and enhanced visibility boost maneuverability in urban environments.
July 22, 2026
Man in sunglasses and plaid shirt posing with golden Mack bulldog statue and Mack truck under blue sky
Workforce development
Crawford Trucking passed on to second generation
At 26 years old, Abby Ryan represents a young generation of leadership in an industry frequently dominated by older, mostly male, executives.
July 17, 2026
Red Crawford Trucking semi-truck at gas station with yellow text overlay reading 'Keeping It in the Family'
Alternative power
Inside EV Realty's 9MW electric truck charging hub in San Bernardino
We tour EV Realty's new 9MW charging hub in San Bernardino and speak with industry leaders about how shared charging infrastructure is accelerating heavy-duty truck electrification, including insights from all-electric carrier Nevoya.
July 15, 2026
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Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records
Federal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.
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Industry
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
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Freight demand
Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
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