Jason Cannon, CCJ chief editor

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Jason Cannon has written about trucking and transportation for more than a decade and serves as Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. A Class A CDL holder, Jason is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School, an honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Reach him at jasoncannon@randallreilly.com. Follow him on twitter at @By_Jason_Cannon.
Safety
You don't know what you don't know
The general public doesn't understand trucking's problems and may not know they exist, but a recent survey shows them sympathetic once their eyes are opened.
April 10, 2023
trucks parked
Economic trends
Truck orders fall for fifth time in six months, sales pace 'unsustainable' in current freight environment
While recent orders have softened, fleets continue to request equipment, and quote activity has been in line with past seasonal behavior.
April 5, 2023
Mack RVO 5,000th MD Series
Hydrogen fuel cell
Report: Hydrogen will emerge as zero emission solution for long-haul trucking
Hydrogen full cells are likely a required dance partner for long distance heavy trucking's transition to zero emissions.
April 4, 2023
hydrogen fueling pump
Regulations
California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks
Trucking groups slam 'infeasible,' 'unworkable' and 'unrealistic' rule that would phase out diesel trucks in California.
March 31, 2023
Freightliner eCascadia charging
Business
Yellow, union locked in war of words
In dueling memos sent this week, Yellow and Teamster leadership set the stage for a looming battle.
March 30, 2023
Yellow truck on the road
Regulations
Bill introduced in both houses to address truck parking
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act would authorize $755 million in competitive grant funding to expand commercial truck parking capacity across the country.
March 29, 2023
trucks in a parking lot
Recruiting & retention
Drivers value late model truck, but not as much as other features
A late model truck is important, but mostly due to its perceived reliability versus an older unit. What drivers say is most important are the features spec'd on the truck.
March 27, 2023
truck driver asleep in the bunk
Pay and benefits
Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many
Despite a high average age, many truck drivers can't afford to retire and nearly as many say they don't plan to.
March 27, 2023
truck driver talking on the phone
Workforce
Pay and respect top influences on why drivers leave a carrier
Fleets spend a lot of money annually on attracting and retaining drivers, but in some cases the priorities of the fleet don't align with the wants and needs of the driver.
March 27, 2023
female truck driver using a CB radio
Workforce
Teamsters slam Yellow's consolidation proposal
The union appears dug in with little flexibility in keeping Yellow's rollout of its One Yellow strategy at bay.
March 23, 2023
Yellow semi truck and trailer
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Top Stories
Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.
Recruiting & retention
Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design
Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership
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Technology
How technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyard
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