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  Walmart’s supply chain leaders recognized the need for a change when apps were causing difficulties for drivers and failing to provide real-time visibility of their assets and loads. After driving for Walmart for around nine years, Carol Nixon remembered using three driver workflow apps that were outsourced and failed to meet expectations. “Some of […]

Gideon Kedem, a world traveler, has noticed that in many countries, including India, heavy-duty commercial trucks are operated by two drivers, where one guides the other while backing up into tight spots. However, in the US, this practice is not as common due to the shortage of drivers. This means that a sole driver has

The Biden administration has given its approval for California to implement a new rule requiring that 50% of all heavy trucks sold within the state by 2035 must be fully electric. With this decision, California becomes the first government in the world to mandate zero-emission trucks. As the new rule goes beyond Environmental Protection Agency

In February, a woman was in a car crash in Mississippi that caused her vehicle to catch fire. Thanks to the quick thinking of truck driver Anthony Blunnie, from Woodville, Texas, the woman was rescued and her life was saved. Blunnie, who works for Knight Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona, has now been honored by the

The desires of truck drivers when it comes to their potential employer or carrier can be summed up as “all the above” – they want more pay, more home time, respect, and a clear career path that can potentially take them from driving the cab to working in an office. The results of CCJ’s recent

CCJ’s latest What Drivers Want survey reveals that while having a nice truck is a desirable benefit, it’s not a major factor when attempting to persuade a potential driver to choose one fleet over another. The survey suggests that other factors hold more weight in a driver’s decision-making process when selecting a fleet. Only a

According to the American Trucking Associations, the typical age of long-haul truck drivers is around 46 years old. However, a recent survey conducted by CCJ among over 800 leased owner-operators and company drivers suggests that a 46-year-old driver might actually be considered relatively young compared to their peers. The survey results revealed that almost 70%

Nikola has announced that it has secured orders for 100 hydrogen fuel-cell-electric (FCEV) Class 8 trucks. The deliveries of these trucks are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter. “We believe Nikola is the only company in the U.S. with a Class 8 hydrogen FCEV available in calendar year 2023, engineered and assembled in the

In-house fleet maintenance is when a company takes care of 90% or more of their vehicle maintenance and repairs themselves. On the other hand, outsourced fleet maintenance involves hiring a third-party provider to handle these tasks. Companies with longer trade cycles or larger fleets often choose in-house maintenance, while those with multiple OEMs, a presence

The California Highway Patrol recently caught a truck driver who was driving 18 miles per hour above the state’s speed limit for commercial vehicles. As a result, the CHP issued a reminder to all truck drivers about the importance of adhering to the maximum speed limit for commercial vehicles in the state. The Tracy Division