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Commercial Carrier Journal

• Mack begins production of its new medium duty entry September 23, 2020
  The eight-week production delay was largely driven by a pandemic economy that was in tailspin, and the need to develop and implement production methods and standards that comply with CDC sidelines.
  Jason Cannon
• Timing truck trade cycle involves supply and demand dynamics September 23, 2020
  When trading in a used truck, it’s not just the condition and mileage of the truck that counts, but also the fleet’s reputation. Word gets out on who takes care of their trucks and who doesn’t, which can impact trade-in value. “Fleet reputation is a key factor in resale value for a company’s equipment,” said […]
  Tom Quimby
• Driver-facing cameras headed down a path of least resistance September 22, 2020
  With new advancements in camera vision technology, resistance to driver-facing cameras may be coming to an end.
  Aaron Huff
• CCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 22: FMCSA extends truckers’ licensing, med cert waivers through year’s end September 22, 2020
  FMCSA has extended its waiver that allows truck drivers to operate with an expired commercial driver's license, commercial learner's permit or medical certification that expired on or after March 1 through the end of the year. Landstar announced the winner of its truck giveaway contest.
  CCJ Staff
• Equipment acquisition should hinge on thorough fleet and market assessments September 22, 2020
  Demand for used trucks is climbing along with shipping rates, so now might be a good time to swap out aging trucks for new ones – at least for some fleets. Such decisions are rarely that easy. Plenty of other factors should be considered before signing on the line, such as fuel economy, maintenance costs, warranty […]
  Tom Quimby
• Starting next week, drivers will be able to pause their 14-hour clock under new HOS regs — here’s how September 21, 2020
  Starting next Tuesday, Sept. 29, drivers will be able to effectively pause their 14-hour on-duty clocks for periods of several hours per shift under the new split-sleeper berth options afforded by the U.S. DOT's updated hours of service rule.
  James Jaillet
• Rear View Safety’s DVR and camera September 21, 2020
  Rear View Safety’s MobileMule 1080 Mobile DVR and Camera Series is designed for enhanced driver vision and liability protection, with high-resolution footage that provides video evidence of any incidents and also can be used for driver training. The live-view and GPS tracking options paired with a user-friendly software are engineered to provide comprehensive fleet management. […]
  CCJ Staff
• Nikola founder Trevor Milton stepping down amid firestorm of criticism, SEC inquiry September 21, 2020
  The month of September has been quite a ride for Nikola and its founder.
  Jason Cannon