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Fleet managers turn to the Commercial Carrier Journal for the news and analysis they need. For over 100 years, CCJ has been delivering industry insights, business solutions and equipment news to help trucking companies thrive and prosper. To sign up for our newsletters, visit: https://bit.ly/3nNn0B9

Verisk launched the CargoNet RouteScore API to assess theft risks. Meanwhile, ATRI seeks carrier input on safety systems...
24/01/2025

Verisk launched the CargoNet RouteScore API to assess theft risks. Meanwhile, ATRI seeks carrier input on safety systems, and Love’s plans more expansion in 2025.

Verisk has launched the CargoNet RouteScore API that scores a route based on numerous cargo theft factors. Also: ATRI seeks carrier input on...

Fleet HD uses data from tractors and trailers with its advanced rules engine to send real-time alerts on critical mainte...
24/01/2025

Fleet HD uses data from tractors and trailers with its advanced rules engine to send real-time alerts on critical maintenance issues, helping to reduce failure time, repair time, and cost per mile.

Fleet HD runs data from tractor and trailer against its advanced rules engine to provide real-time alerts on high-priority maintenance issues to...

The Truck Leasing Task Force recommended to Congress that motor carriers controlling driver work, pay, and debts should ...
24/01/2025

The Truck Leasing Task Force recommended to Congress that motor carriers controlling driver work, pay, and debts should be banned.

The Truck Leasing Task Force said in its report to Congress that it formed a consensus to recommend that carrier-managed lease-purchase agreements...

CargoNet reported a sharp rise in thefts, hitting a record high in 2024. In other news, Work Truck Solutions and J.D. Po...
23/01/2025

CargoNet reported a sharp rise in thefts, hitting a record high in 2024. In other news, Work Truck Solutions and J.D. Power have teamed up to provide a new commercial EV resource for businesses.

CargoNet reported theft activity set a new record high in 2024, increasing 27% over 2023.

CCJ Tech Shorts: We dive into a partnership boosting road safety with data, a telematics integration, and how a non-prof...
23/01/2025

CCJ Tech Shorts: We dive into a partnership boosting road safety with data, a telematics integration, and how a non-profit is using tech to recruit the next generation of truckers.

Improving highway safety with data insights, technology to recruit future truckers and more

Driver wages are climbing across top transportation companies, so if you want to attract the best talent, be ready to of...
23/01/2025

Driver wages are climbing across top transportation companies, so if you want to attract the best talent, be ready to offer competitive pay. But that's not the only recruitment strategy you need to take into account.

Encourage drivers who are satisfied with their career choice to tout the benefits of the trucking industry on social media.

Are your drivers valuable assets or costly liabilities? Do they all contribute equally to your company's bottom line?
23/01/2025

Are your drivers valuable assets or costly liabilities? Do they all contribute equally to your company's bottom line?

Are your drivers assets or liabilities on your balance sheets? Do all drivers produce the same income for your company?

Following two years of decline, truck volumes are projected to grow by 1.6% in 2025, reaching nearly 14 billion tons by ...
22/01/2025

Following two years of decline, truck volumes are projected to grow by 1.6% in 2025, reaching nearly 14 billion tons by 2035, according to the ATA Freight Transportation Forecast, developed with S&P Global.

ATA projects growth in the industry after a period of decline, though volatility of truck tonnage patterns remains.

As is typical with a new administration, a freeze halts rule proposals, finalizations, and forces the withdrawal of unpu...
22/01/2025

As is typical with a new administration, a freeze halts rule proposals, finalizations, and forces the withdrawal of unpublished rules. Also, truck tonnage dropped in December, and Pitt Ohio launched an LTL Express Lane to the Texas border.

The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; Pitt Ohio launches LTL Express Lane to Texas border; more.

The annual awards honor truckload carriers with the best safety records, recognizing those with the lowest accident rate...
22/01/2025

The annual awards honor truckload carriers with the best safety records, recognizing those with the lowest accident rates per million miles across six mileage divisions.

The Truckload carriers Association named 18 division winners in its annual awards program recognizing the safest truckload carriers. Also: Market Express announces leadership changes.

The NMFTA webinar covers top cybersecurity tips for owner-operators and small trucking businesses.
22/01/2025

The NMFTA webinar covers top cybersecurity tips for owner-operators and small trucking businesses.

NMFTA webinar highlights cybersecurity best practices for owner operators and small trucking companies.

“Watt & Stewart is a remarkable company with a proud history, and we are honored to carry forward their legacy while wor...
21/01/2025

“Watt & Stewart is a remarkable company with a proud history, and we are honored to carry forward their legacy while working together to achieve new heights."

Watt & Stewart expands Trimac's service offerings, particularly in the mining, forestry and heavy equipment transportation sectors.

A program at a small Alabama community college is helping wheelchair users earn their CDL.
21/01/2025

A program at a small Alabama community college is helping wheelchair users earn their CDL.

Program at Wallace State, an Alabama community college, helps wheelchair users get a CDL.

Industry news: Over a dozen trucking groups urged President-elect Trump to halt the FMCSA’s proposed speed limiter manda...
21/01/2025

Industry news: Over a dozen trucking groups urged President-elect Trump to halt the FMCSA’s proposed speed limiter mandate for heavy-duty trucks, asking for its indefinite postponement and eventual cancellation.

More than a dozen associations from trucking and other industries called on the Trump administration to abandon FMCSA's speed limiter effort. Also: ArcBest reorganizes leadership team; FMCSA moves on ANPRM to improve safety for women truckers, trainees.

Have you heard? The FMCSA approved an exemption that will reduce the training time required for new maintenance technici...
19/01/2025

Have you heard? The FMCSA approved an exemption that will reduce the training time required for new maintenance technicians to enter the workforce.

A 5-year exemption allows technicians to skip a federally required one-year of training in favor of TMC’s Recommended Practices.

Cargo theft has long been a challenge for trucking and logistics, but since the peak of the COVID pandemic, incidents ha...
18/01/2025

Cargo theft has long been a challenge for trucking and logistics, but since the peak of the COVID pandemic, incidents have surged nationwide. Join us as we dive into this topic in this 10-44 episode.

Cargo theft has been a major issue for trucking and logistics for a number of years, but since the height of the COVID pandemic, theft activity has skyrocketed around the country.

Founded in 1950, Southeastern started with 20 employees and one service center. Today, it’s a national leader known for ...
17/01/2025

Founded in 1950, Southeastern started with 20 employees and one service center. Today, it’s a national leader known for efficiency, reliability, safety, and innovation. Congratulations on 75 years!

The company has grown from 20 associates and one service center in 1950 to more than 8,500 associates and 89 service centers today. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens second Pennsylvania location of 2025; Poly AI autonomous platooning approved in China.

With trucking employment showing signs of stabilization after significant job losses, what do you think will be the bigg...
17/01/2025

With trucking employment showing signs of stabilization after significant job losses, what do you think will be the biggest challenges for workforce retention in 2025?

The trucking industry is showing signs of job market stabilization, with BLS data revealing modest loss and steady unemployment rates. Analysts predict slow but steady job growth in 2025 as trucking rates stabilize.

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Check out Freightliner’s fifth generation Cascadia.
Check out Freightliner’s fifth generation Cascadia.

Freightliner Tuesday night debuted its new Gen5 Cascadia, flush with new aero styling and tech.

Couldn't make our What Drivers Want webinar? Well, you're in luck. You can watch it on your own time on demand. You'll get insights into why drivers leave, pay, recruiting and more. Get the video here: https://ow.ly/g1Ee50SXfNx

Couldn't make our What Drivers Want webinar? Well, you're in luck. You can watch it on your own time on demand. You'll get insights into why drivers leave, pay, recruiting and more. Get the video here: https://ow.ly/1BJp50SUXzu

Couldn't make our What Drivers Want webinar? Well, you're in luck. You can watch it on your own time on demand. You'll get insights into why drivers leave, pay, recruiting and more. Get the video here: https://ow.ly/uTmG50SUNuW

California, New York and Texas top the list of riskiest states for drivers. A new report states data is key to improving fleet safety. Can technology make our roads safer? Find out more in this episode of the 10-44. https://ow.ly/broQ50SBQNQ

Goodyear unveils a new tire subscription service, making tire management a breeze. Learn more in this episode of Tech Shorts. https://ow.ly/OoTW50Syk5V

Check out the new Peterbilt powered by Cummins' latest natural gas engine, the X15N. This innovative engine is being compared to a diesel-powered Peterbilt 579. See how it stacks up. https://ow.ly/KAlf50Sxrij

REPOWR, a carrier identity platform, is partnering with Highway to provide a secure way to share trailers. Plus, new integration features by Bestpass within Geotab. More details in this episode of Tech Shorts. https://ow.ly/Nvn250SraTc

A big rig and a tow truck collide on an exit ramp. Was this accident preventable? Watch the video to learn the answer. https://ow.ly/n79m50SqhtN

You saw it here first. Volvo Trucks North America teases the new VNL Electric Class 8 tractor, with sales set to begin in 2025. More details to follow.

In this CCJ Tech Shorts, E_SMART unveils a new seatbelt technology, LogiNext launches an improved Shipper Web App and Freightliner's parent company partners to boost service lifecycle. Learn more below. https://ow.ly/umQe50SlhEp

Nikola's BEV 2.0 gets a software upgrade. Their new system is "future proof" and allows for over-the-air updates. Learn more about the tech in the video below. https://ow.ly/zC6x50SkluT

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Fleet managers turn to the Commercial Carrier Journal for the news and analysis they need. For over 100 years, CCJ has been delivering industry insights, business solutions and equipment news to help trucking companies thrive and prosper. To sign up for our newsletters, click here: http://bit.ly/3nNn0B9