Commercial Carrier Journal
@CCJnow
Followers
14K
Following
160
Media
5K
Statuses
22K
For over 100 years, the Commercial Carrier Journal has provided news and insights to help #trucking fleet owners and managers grow their businesses.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Joined May 2010
Seven people, including three New York DMV employees, have been charged in a “no-show” CDL testing scam.
ccjdigital.com
Three New York DMV employees were among seven charged for their roles in a "no-show" CDL testing scheme. Plus, another bill sets sights on non-domiciled CDLs; more trucking news.
0
0
0
FMCSA has renewed its waiver letting drivers use paper medical certificates as proof of certification for up to 60 days after issuance.
ccjdigital.com
Carriers and truck drivers can now use paper medical examiner's certificates for 60 days following their issuance through Jan. 10, 2026. Plus, more trucking news.
0
0
1
Think your fleet turns heads? Nominations for CCJ’s Flashiest Fleets are open, but not for long! Enter by October 31 before time runs out. https://t.co/ASjCB4xfkH
0
0
2
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot wraps in November but a new bill could bring it back with simpler rules. Also: FTR’s Freight Symposium returns, and NMFTA teams up with Truckstop on small-fleet cybersecurity.
ccjdigital.com
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program concludes in November, and a new bill, if passed, would launch a new program with simplified rules. Plus, more trucking news.
1
0
2
Carrier-shipper miscommunication can cost time and trust. ACI Transport’s CarriedAway TMS aims to fix that. We’re breaking it down on this week’s episode of The 10-44.
ccjdigital.com
Communication and visibility, or a lack thereof, can make carrier-shipper relationships challenging at times. With itsCarriedAway TMS, ACI Transport looks to help solve some of those issues.
0
0
2
The American Trucking Associations is calling on Congress to raise the bar for CDL training, testing, and licensing standards in a new letter sent to lawmakers.
ccjdigital.com
ATA called for an ELP assessment during CDL testing, stronger CDL issuance oversight, a crackdown on cabotage and more. Also: Canadian trucking org launches campaign against "Driver Inc." contractor...
0
0
1
Two trailer loads of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila vanished last November, over $1M gone. While the story grabbed headlines, cargo theft’s been draining carriers long before this heist.
ccjdigital.com
The theft of Guy Fieri's tequila made headlines, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Learn about the multi-billion dollar cargo theft problem facing motor carriers.
0
0
1
Bridgestone Americas just rolled out the new Firestone FS592 steer tire for long haul and regional fleets.
ccjdigital.com
The Firestone FS592 will officially replace the FS591 and builds upon its predecessor's reputation for durability with 17% longer life.
1
0
1
This week’s CCJ Tech Shorts dives into Optym’s new AI-driven ops platform, PCS Software’s latest AI tools, and more tech shaking up trucking. https://t.co/K3G5L2FZyj
0
0
1
During May’s 72-hour #Roadcheck blitz, 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers passed with no major violations. Top issues? Brakes, hours of service, and missing CDLs.
ccjdigital.com
More than 10,000 trucks and 3,000 drivers were placed out of service during the three-day inspection blitz.
0
0
0
Does your fleet stand out? Nominate it for CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets by October 31! https://t.co/g8rU2QnXZM
0
0
1
President Donald Trump has unveiled a 25% tariff on imported trucks, expanding the policy to cover medium-duty vehicles after a brief delay.
ccjdigital.com
A new 25% tariff on imported commercial trucks has left OEMs with questions about parts and USMCA rules, with most of the industry opposing the move.
0
0
1
Volvo’s all-new VNL is 90% new, but is it 90% better? Join CCJ Editor Jason Cannon and Volvo’s Duane Tegles for a two-hour test drive. https://t.co/SjEwf11ZLy
1
0
1
Tariffs are rising, rates are slipping, and fleets are pumping the brakes, the road ahead looks rough.
ccjdigital.com
FTR and ACT report ongoing weakness in Class 8 demand, with September orders up from August but sharply lower year over year amid trade and demand pressures.
0
0
0
Think your fleet turns heads? Enter CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets by October 31 for a chance to be featured online this November! https://t.co/fhTUap91lV
0
1
0
On the 10-44: FMCSA’s testing flexible sleeper berth rules. Drivers say split rest boosts alertness, but safety groups warn of fatigue risks. Data from wearables will tell the story. https://t.co/meFmV8I0MO
0
0
0
Senate confirms Derek Barrs as FMCSA chief. The ex-Florida Highway Patrol CVE director brings decades of enforcement experience.
ccjdigital.com
Barrs has experience in law enforcement after a career with the Florida DOT and Florida Highway Patrol. He becomes FMCSA's first full-time administrator since January 2024.
0
0
1
Roadrunner is fast-tracking its new P&D software, adding advanced track-and-trace across the network. https://t.co/8i2DO3EsZs
0
0
1
ATRI says America’s driver pool is aging, lacking diversity, and short on young talent. How’s your fleet bringing in the next generation?
ccjdigital.com
ATRI report reveals urgent trucking labor challenges: aging drivers, low Gen Z entry, underrepresentation of women, and untapped recruitment opportunities.
0
0
0