CCJ (Commercial Carrier Journal)

CCJ boasts an impressive reach of 96,500 subscribers in the freight transport industry. This audience includes fleet executives and managers who have the authority to make purchasing decisions that can help expand your business. With its multi-channel approach, the brand ensures that your message is delivered multiple times in various effective formats.

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Class 8 truck orders rise in May but trail 2024 levels

2 days ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

North American Class 8 net orders saw a 40% increase in May compared to Aprilâ€™s low figures, reaching 12,000 units, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. However, orders were still down 47% from May 2024 and significantly below the seven-year May average of 18,319 orders. Last month marked the lowest May order total since 2020. Over the past 12 months through May, total orders were 260,355 units.
Ongoing trade policy uncertainty is weighing on freight demand and business confidence

3 days ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

The uncertainty on trade policies has affected freight shipments, with the Cass Freight Index for Shipments reporting a 0.4% increase in April over March, but a 3.6% decline in shipment compared to a year ago. Expenditures had a slight increase of 1.2% from last April.
R.E. Garrison cuts maintenance costs and builds a culture of collaboration

6 days ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome truckingâ€™s challenges. If you know a carrier that has displayed innovation, contact CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon at [email protected] or 800-633-5953. Operational costs are steadily rising, making it more important than ever to find strategic ways to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
Back and forth on tariffs: what it means for freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

It's been a wild 36 hours for countries that do business with the United States and the motor carriers responsible for moving freight. A panel of federal judges on Wednesday spiked President Donald Trumpâ€™s sweeping tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade said that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump invoked to impose tariffs, does not grant a president â€śunbounded authorityâ€ť to levy universal duties on imports.
Court temporarily pauses ruling on Trump tariffs: what it means for freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

It's been a wild 36 hours for countries that do business with the United States and the motor carriers responsible for moving freight. A panel of federal judges on Wednesday spiked President Donald Trumpâ€™s sweeping tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade said that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump invoked to impose tariffs, does not grant a president â€śunbounded authorityâ€ť to levy universal duties on imports.
Weather, tariffs, and housing slump weigh heavily on truck freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

Truck freight volumes showed mixed results during the first quarter of the year, according to a U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index report. U.S. truck freight volume was down 5.8% overall, while spending slowed down 2.5% compared to the fourth quarter. Although there had been signs of the truck freight market improving with the new year, the report noted that significant negative influences led to a ninth consecutive quarter with national declines in quarterly and annual shipment and spend volumes.
California's AB 5 independent contractor law upheld in court

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Matt Cole

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s legal case against California’s restrictive independent contractor law, known as AB 5, was dealt another blow in court earlier this month as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a Memorandum Opinion upholding the law. AB 5 instituted the ABC test for employee classification.
The state of auto transport

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Matt Bradley

The auto transport industry moved millions of vehicles in 2024, yet business leaders are still working to understand where the industry stands â€“ and where it could be headed. Enter the Super Moves: State of Auto Transport Industry Report, based on data from nearly 15,000 carriers and 50,000. The report reveals the vehicle movement trends, pricing shifts, seasonal demands and disruptions influencing todayâ€™s auto transport market.
M&A trends amid tariff uncertainty

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

As the freight cycle showed signs of signs of recovery, analysts saw optimism in the transportation merger and acquisition (M&A) sector in late 2024 and early 2025, but recent trade policy is stifling momentum, according to a report by management consulting firm Kearney.
Congress spikes CARB's ACT, Omnibus rules

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Jason Cannon

The U.S. Senate on Thursday joined the House in voting to revoke strict state-level emissions standards enacted by California's Air Resources Board (CARB).