CCJ

DECEMBER 2013 APRIL 2013 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL SINCE 1911 TRAINING TODAY'S DRIVERS Technology complements classroom instruction page 46 PLUGGED FOR POWER page 50 Are electric trucks a viable alternate to diesel? SMART LOAD TRACKING page 35 Apps help fleets keep tabs on drivers, shipments BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR TRUCKING PROFESSIONALS

• Cover
• COVER STORY: LOUD AND CLEAR: Fleet graphics can say a lot about a company. Whether they serve to promote brand image or a specific product, many carriers turn to truck and trailer wraps to stand out in the crowd. Ans as the trucking industry pushes to rev
• FEATURE: Targeted training: While computerized training and video-based driver risk management systems have not replaced human instructors, they have made them more effective. DRM and other technologies also have helped to expand many carriers' recruiting
• FEATURE: Trucks on the grid: While all-electric commercial vehicles have shown some promise in limited application, the German-based Siemens company- a leader in railroad technology - is taking many of its proven rail components and concepts and rethinkin
• FEATURE: Innovators: M&M Cartage- The Louisville, Ky.- based company invest $7.5 million in building materials and capital equipment for the construction of a new headquarters with green efficiencies and new CNG-powered trucks.
• News: House bill would reinstate prior hours rule, delay July 1 provisions....Deadly crashes prompt NTSB to recommend FMCSA audit....CSA SMS display changes now available for review.....Carrier alliance wants hair testing Ok'd, bills introduced...Changes
• InBrief
• FuelSavvy
• MarketPulse: Financial research, data, analysis, forecasts and trends
• Are glider kits the way to start using natural gas?
• Volvo Trucks debuts Optimized Series regional haul truck models
• InBrief
• Severe Service: Kenworth T880 test drive
• Mack goes pink for breast cancer awareness
• Products: Webasto's pre-heat timer, Bridgestone's all-position radial and more
• Upfront: Impressions from Mexico
• Preventable or Not? As John Doe attempted a wide U-turn from the left lane, he struck a car that had pulled up next to him in the right lane. Was this a preventable accident?
• Ad Index
• InFocus: Smartphone apps
• InBrief
• In-cab 'coach' helps TDC boost mpg