California Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to pass its latest truck emissions restrictions, the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus Regulations, following a hearing this Thursday, despite outcries from industry critics claiming the set of proposed rules are too costly, illegal and that there’s no evidence that the rules will actually improve air quality. CARB reports that […]
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is the first on record to produce nine tropical storms before August and 13 before the beginning of September. Tropical Storm Marco, downgraded from a hurricane late Sunday, and Tropical Storm Laura are both bearing down on Louisiana. Favorable weather conditions for The Pelican State appear likely to keep a […]
Will the ongoing economic recovery be a U-shape, a V-shape, an L-shape, a W-shape, a Nike Swoosh? Yes. All of the above. But that’s really the wrong question. Instead of asking what the recovery will look like for the overall economy, you should be asking, “What will the recovery look like for my business?” and […]
For the risk averse there’s no more uncomfortable feeling than the day after a truck warranty expires, and buyers of used equipment may never feel the sense of relief that comes with not having to shoulder all the financial load of a major equipment failure. Aftermarket warranties have become popular add-ons for used equipment and for extending coverage […]
Motor carriers are in a relentless cycle of recruiting and hiring drivers from the same CDL labor pool. This cycle may soon end, says a founder of a technology startup, who envisions the transportation industry using a shared workforce of drivers on demand. “The direct hire is becoming a thing of the past in my opinion,” […]
While automatic brake adjusters don’t need a lot of attention, they are far from “set it and forget it.” Like their manual counterparts, periodic inspection and lubrication are critical to optimal performance. When the brake is applied, a rod pushes out on the slack adjuster, which then turns the S-cam to force the brake shoes apart to […]
In contests co-produced by CCJ publisher Randall-Reilly, two top truck drivers will win $25,000 next March. Applications to enter the Truckload Carriers Association’s Driver of the Year Contest are open now, through Aug. 31. Carriers can nominate their own drivers or owner-operators for consideration. For more information or to nominate a driver, visit truckload.org/DOY.
After enduring the same COVID-fueled upheaval as many of its customers, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is on the road to recovery. In an online media roundup Monday, DTNA president and CEO Roger Nielsen noted 2020 has been a “tough year” but the company is back to building trucks at pre-pandemic levels. At the height of the […]
Amid a global health crisis, more fleet management duties are being handled remotely and rely on remote access to information systems. New technologies announced this past week show motor carriers and freight brokers have more options to boost their online presence and mobility systems to differentiate their companies in the minds of customers and employees. More portals, please McLeod […]
