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Commercial Carrier Journal

• DriverReach creates automated ‘drip’ recruiting tool January 21, 2020
  The new Cadence to creates conversations with potential drivers and tracks engagement metrics.
  CCJ Staff
• Fleets can now comment on EPA’s push to revamp federal emissions regs January 21, 2020
  The pre-rule notes that EPA hopes to target high NOx emissions during engine warmup and idling periods and when emissions controls deteriorate over time, along with crankcases that can emit emissions. Comments are open for 30 days.
  CCJ Staff
• Training at scale: Fleets use tech to efficiently meet individual driver needs January 21, 2020
  A number of fleets have been finding success with technology that individualizes the learning experience for drivers. Technology helps identify specific knowledge gaps and training needs of drivers.
  Aaron Huff
• Weather Guard’s truck rack January 21, 2020
  Weather Guard’s 1175-52-02 Heavy Duty Steel Truck Rack is rated to hold up to 1,700 pounds and is designed to accommodate three ladders side by side, maximizing space and capacity. Manufactured from steel and weighing in at 220 pounds, the steel rack is powder-coated in a durable matte black finish and is made from 2-inch […]
  CCJ Staff
• SKF’s wheel-end monitor January 21, 2020
  SKF’s TraX Wheel End Monitor is built to be integrated with a heavy-duty vehicle’s existing telematics solution or operated as a smart mobile device application. The sensor unit is installed on the wheels to intelligently monitor wheel-end vibration and temperature to detect any potential issues and is integrated with existing Truck-Lite Road Ready telematics systems […]
  CCJ Staff
• Video: Driver backs his trailer into a hastily driven Chevy van — Preventable or not? January 20, 2020
  Truck driver John Doe accidentally backed into a Chevy van that tried to quickly veer around his trailer. Was this crash preventable? Video presented by CCJ and Instructional Technologies.
  CCJ Staff
• Refrigerated fleet CFL jumpstarts driver orientation with Luma January 20, 2020
  CFL is assigning training to drivers before they arrive at the office. Drivers use their own mobile devices to complete the assigned eNuggets when traveling by bus or train.
  Aaron Huff
• Insolvent Celadon gets $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express unit January 19, 2020
  Celadon filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, shuttering all business units as of Dec. 9 except for Taylor Express, which was the target of a sale. 
  Jason Cannon