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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

A recent survey examines the varying perspectives and attitudes of male and female truck drivers towards their daily routines and experiences within the trucking sector. On February 13, 2023, JW Surety Bonds published the findings of their survey, which involved 386 truck drivers as participants. Of the total respondents, 60% were female, and the remaining

Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 27, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be making changes to the spring weight restrictions that are put in place every year to safeguard the state’s roads. These new adjustments will allow all state trunkline highways from the southern border of Michigan to US-10, which runs from Ludington

A legislator in Upstate New York has proposed a bill that aims to raise the speed limit on certain sections of major highways by 5 mph, from 65 to 70 mph. The objective is to align New York’s speed limit with that of other states, which already have a 70 mph limit. If the bill

A prominent trucking trade organization has expressed its deep concerns regarding recent reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may grant waivers to California, allowing them to implement more stringent emissions regulations for heavy-duty trucks. The organization believes that this could have serious implications for the industry and is closely monitoring the situation. According to

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the adoption of electric semi trucks in the USA. This is due to several factors, including advances in technology, changing consumer preferences, and government incentives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. One of the main drivers of the electric truck trend is the