Telematics & Fleet Tracking
More Than 90% of Americans Have Concerns About Self-Driving Trucks
62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous The big question when it comes to self-driving trucks is whether they’ll be safe to share the road with. Our survey found that 62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous. Of this 62%, around 1 in 2 respondents said that […]
Hunter WOLF Selected for S-MET Program Increment II Award
The Hunter WOLF is a 6×6 wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicle of exceptional transportability and mobility HDT Global announced the selection of the Hunter WOLF™ by the U.S. Army for the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) Increment II program. HDT is one of two proposed solutions selected through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium’s (NAMC) Other Transaction Agreement. […]
MirrorEye® Program on New Freightliner Fifth Generation Cascadia
Independent camera wing design with a high mounting position provides an extended field of vision, displaying front and side views via three high-resolution in-cab display Stoneridge, Inc. announced the availability of its next MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System program on Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) new fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia, which begins series production in mid-2025. The MirrorCam System, […]
People
Drivers Legal Plan Announces Endorsement from North Carolina Trucking Association
This strategic partnership reinforces both organizations’ commitment to supporting the trucking community and advocating for the rights of professional drivers Drivers Legal Plan (DLP), a national law firm specializing in CDL ticket defense for commercial truck drivers, announced a formal endorsement by the North Carolina Trucking Association (NCTA), the non-profit organization representing the trucking industry […]
Fighting Fraud Means Fighting These Fraud Monsters
Beware of the monsters targeting freight businesses Freight fraud continuously evolves to exploit vulnerabilities in your business. Bad actors are getting smarter, faster, and sneakier at targeting and infiltrating systems. As bad actors continue to shapeshift—to the extent of showing up as multiple profiles on a single day in hopes of finding vulnerabilities to expose—it’s […]
Women In Trucking Association Releases 2024-25 WIT Index Data
The 2024-25 WIT Index survey found a substantial number of women in influential leadership roles The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently released findings of its 2024-25 WIT Index. This unique research is the industry’s barometer to benchmark and measure the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation. These roles include corporate […]
Autonomous
More Than 90% of Americans Have Concerns About Self-Driving Trucks
62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous The big question when it comes to self-driving trucks is whether they’ll be safe to share the road with. Our survey found that 62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous. Of this 62%, around 1 in 2 respondents said that […]
The World’s First IPO of Universal Autonomous Driving Technology Company! WeRide Officially Listed on Nasdaq
WeRide became the world’s first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company and the first publicly listed Robotaxi company WeRide, the leading global commercial-stage company, was officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “WRD.” Upon listing, WeRide became the world’s first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company and the first publicly listed Robotaxi company. The […]
Hunter WOLF Selected for S-MET Program Increment II Award
The Hunter WOLF is a 6×6 wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicle of exceptional transportability and mobility HDT Global announced the selection of the Hunter WOLF™ by the U.S. Army for the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) Increment II program. HDT is one of two proposed solutions selected through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium’s (NAMC) Other Transaction Agreement. […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs
Enables data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to harsh winter conditions – common in Norway – and the need for 24/7 monitoring of vehicle charging. With Depot360’s smart charging capabilities, Siemens […]
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck sign binding agreement for joint venture to develop software-defined vehicle platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck will remain competitors in all other business areas and will continue to focus on an independent product and service offering, including the respective differentiating digital customer offerings As announced in May this year, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck intend to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle […]
Modine Selected as Thermal Solutions Supplier for GILLIG Hybrid-Electric Bus Platform
Modine EVantage™ Thermal Management Systems, optimize battery and power electronics thermal performance, increasing system efficiency of hybrid bus As the transportation industry powers towards zero-emissions solutions, Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology, announced it is the thermal management supplier for GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the […]
Fuel & Oil
Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs
Enables data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to harsh winter conditions – common in Norway – and the need for 24/7 monitoring of vehicle charging. With Depot360’s smart charging capabilities, Siemens […]
Modine Selected as Thermal Solutions Supplier for GILLIG Hybrid-Electric Bus Platform
Modine EVantage™ Thermal Management Systems, optimize battery and power electronics thermal performance, increasing system efficiency of hybrid bus As the transportation industry powers towards zero-emissions solutions, Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology, announced it is the thermal management supplier for GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the […]
Tourmaline and Clean Energy Open New CNG Stations, Advancing Western Canada’s First Commercial-grade Natural Gas Fueling Corridor
Expanding network of fueling stations represents a significant diesel displacement opportunity by providing a reliable source of compressed natural gas (CNG) for long-haul trucks and other fleets Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX: TOU) (“Tourmaline”) and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) (“Clean Energy”) announced the opening of two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in […]
Fleet Maintenance
Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs
Enables data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to harsh winter conditions – common in Norway – and the need for 24/7 monitoring of vehicle charging. With Depot360’s smart charging capabilities, Siemens […]
Workhorse Group standardizes on Siemens Xcelerator as a Service for sustainable last mile delivery electric trucks
Electric vehicle (EV) startup standardizes on Teamcenter X and NX to reduce IT overhead, enhance accessibility across development teams and supply chain Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software, […]
Pacific Track PT40 Telematics Box Certified as CARB Clean Truck Check “Continuously Connected Device”
Company achieves industry’s first dual J1939/J1979 certification and first 3-in-1 telematics + ELD + CARB Clean Truck Check solution Pacific Track, a leading provider of hardware devices and related technologies to the telematics and ELD (electronic logging device) industries, announced today that its PT40 product is the first and currently only device to receive both […]
Recent News
Used Truck and Farm Machinery Values Still Climbing as Construction Equipment Values Remain Steady
The Sandhills EVI for trucks, including used sleeper and day cabs, posted a 59.3% year-over-year value increase While inventory levels within Sandhills Global marketplaces have ticked back down in August after leveling off briefly, auction and asking values for used agricultural equipment and heavy-duty trucks are continuing a sharp ascent, according to a new Sandhills Global Market […]
MiX Telematics Announces Partnership with Navistar
Puts customers at the helm of their telematics solution MiX Telematics announced a new partnership with Navistar that aims to create even greater value for their customers. Through the partnership, MiX and Navistar plan to provide mutual customers with an enhanced and comprehensive combined data set. Customers and manufacturers reliance on telematics data has evolved over […]
Nauto and Beans.ai Join Forces to Optimize the Safety, Efficiency and Accuracy of Last Mile Delivery for Commercial Fleets
Integrated AI powered vehicle safety tech for VEDR and final mile optimization solution boosts business outcomes and enhances overall customer satisfaction Nauto, AI-powered safety and operations excellence for commercial vehicles and an approved Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution provider for FedEx service providers, and Beans.ai, a pioneering technology firm specializing in AI-powered routing and dispatch […]
Kenworth T680 Featuring Special Design Will Transport U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington D.C. for 11th Year
Kenworth is providing a T680, adorned with a newly installed graphics wrap, that will soon transport the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvest celebration will begin on Oct. 26 in Wrangell, Alaska, followed by […]
Samsara’s AI-Powered Drowsiness Detection Now Generally Available to Customers Globally
Drowsiness Detection accurately detects and alerts against leading cause of severe road accidents to keep drivers safe Samsara Inc. Connected Operations® Cloud, launched its Drowsiness Detection feature into general availability for customers globally. Drowsiness Detection uses Samsara’s comprehensive AI models—trained on its large-scale dataset—to proactively detect when signs of drowsiness occur. Then, it triggers real-time in-cab […]
PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits
PFS profitably supports the sale of PACCAR trucks in 26 countries on four continents “PACCAR achieved excellent revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2024,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s truck and Parts operations achieved robust quarterly sales and profits due to industry-leading trucks and strong aftersales performance. PACCAR Financial Services […]
DAT iQ surpasses $1 trillion in freight transaction data
The $1 trillion dataset powers DAT iQ RateView, the industry’s most popular truckload pricing tool, and DAT iQ Benchmark DAT Freight & Analytics announced that the value of freight transactions analyzed by its DAT iQ platform now exceeds $1 trillion, affirming its position as the industry’s most comprehensive dataset for forecasting and benchmarking truckload, less-than-truckload, […]
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America Power Up Sustainability Partnership with Deployment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
The trucks utilize fuel cell technology to convert hydrogen into electricity, powering the vehicle’s electric motors providing up to 500 miles in range on a single fill DHL Supply Chain, the Americas leader in contract logistics, and Diageo North America, a premium drinks company, have announced plans to incorporate two fuel cell electric trucks, powered […]
Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia
Today’s propane engine is 90% cleaner than the most stringent federal emission standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Blue Bird Corporation electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its first fleet of propane-powered buses to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the largest school district in Pennsylvania. Blue Bird supplied a total of […]
DB Schenker Pilots Stoneridge’s MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System on North American Fleet
MirrorEye replaces traditional mirrors with integrated cameras and monitors, enabling greater safety by reducing blind spots Stoneridge, Inc. announced that DB Schenker, a global leader in supply chain management and logistics, is piloting its MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System (CMS) on its North American fleet. The initial pilot program is underway and includes 75 trucks. Assuming a successful pilot […]
DOE Grant Supports Bridgestone Innovation for Non-fossil-based Synthetic Rubber
The company plans to utilize the butadiene produced to further study and confirm the potential use as a feedstock for raw materials in Bridgestone tires Bridgestone Americas announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2.1% in September
Index Fell 0.9% from September 2023 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August. In September, the index equaled 113.2 (2015=100) compared with 115.6 in August. “After increasing a total of 2.1% in July and August, tonnage fell by that amount in September,” said ATA Chief […]
OOIDA Applauds USDOT Investments in Truck Parking
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $30 million to address the national truck parking crisis US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $30 million to address the national truck parking crisis. It’s a chronic issue that endangers both truck drivers and the traveling public. Please see our below statement and supporting […]
Uber Freight Expands Cross-Border Logistics Leadership and Footprint to Meet Demand in Mexico
Uber Freight achieves 77% growth in cross-border new business production, managing 2,000+ daily shipments and processing 25,000+ monthly customs entries Uber Freight, end-to-end enterprise suite powering intelligent logistics, announced a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to support shippers in Mexico, achieving $750 million in Freight Under Management (FUM). This success underscores the company’s strategic […]
LYT LATEST INNOVATION IN INTELLIGENT CONNECTED TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY WITH ROUTE PREDICTION SIGNAL PREEMPTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Route Prediction™ leverages advanced AI to predict and optimize the timing of greens lights along the entire path of emergency vehicles en route to incidents LYT, a leader in NextGen intelligent connected traffic technology solutions, announced the launch of Route Prediction TM, a groundbreaking addition to its LYT.emergency solution. Available as an optional add-on module for new and existing […]
Spot Market Insights: Spot Rates Rise for All Equipment Types in the Latest Week
Dry van spot rates increased for a fourth straight week for the first time since May 2021 Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended October 18 showed a stronger market in rates and volume. Regional data implies strength from more factors than just relief and recovery from Hurricane Milton and perhaps […]
Ryder Announces 27th Annual Carrier Quality Award Winners
Ryder honors 13 carriers for service quality and operational excellence. Metrics include on-time performance, customer service, economic value, and innovation Ryder System announced its top carrier selections for the 27th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award program recognizes United States and Canada carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of […]
Nikola Corporation Releases Inaugural Sustainability Impact Report
Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities Nikola Corporation zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, released their first-ever sustainability impact report. Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities. According to the Environmental Protection Agency […]
FTR Reports September U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 11,532, the Lowest Level for the Month Since 2016
The challenging truck freight environment in 2024 is continuing to suppress U.S. trailer demand. Year-to-date (YTD) for 2024 FTR reported September U.S. trailer net orders rose by 75% month-over-month (m/m) from a low base to 11,532 units but were down 63% year-over-year (y/y). Net orders were the lowest for a September since 2016. Despite the […]
Cavendish Hydrogen and HOERBIGER reach a milestone in their Partnership to revolutionize Hydrogen Fueling Stations
This collaboration marks an important step in the hydrogen industry and underscores the shared commitment of the companies involved to make the future of mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable Cavendish Hydrogen and HOERBIGER are pleased to announce a strategic partnership focused on hydrogen innovation. In June 2023, the two companies signed agreements for […]
Werner® Honored With National Award for Outstanding Large Employer of Veterans
With approximately 20% of its workforce as veterans, Werner offers uniquely designed programs and benefits tailored toward the military community Werner Enterprises, Inc. transportation and logistics provider, has been recognized with the National Award for Outstanding Large Employer of Veterans by the American Legion. Established in 1969, the Veterans Employment and Education Commission’s Employer Awards Program […]
U.S. DOE Awards Highland Electric Fleets’ Project Approximately $10.9M in Cost-share Funding to Accelerate Vehicle-to-Grid Services
Partnership between Highland Electric Fleets, provider of school bus fleet electrification, 12 utility providers, and educational institutions will deploy 14 V2G pilot projects nationwide utilizing electric school buses The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Grid Deployment Office has selected the Scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Nationally (SVIN) project to receive approximately $10.9 million in cost-share funding to accelerate V2G […]
Truckload freight volumes and rates in Sept signal that the usual cyclical demand for truckload capacity is on upswing
“September showed we’re firmly into a new freight cycle after nearly 22 months of rather extreme expansion and 27 months of contraction,” said Ken Adamo, DAT Chief of Analytics” Truckload freight volumes and rates in September signaled that the usual cyclical demand for truckload capacity is on the upswing, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which […]
Commercial Freight Insights from Five Key U.S. Bridges
The world’s largest telematics company, Geotab, today released an analysis on commercial freight data on five key U.S. bridges, showcasing the impact closures can have on the surrounding region Geotab ITS, A two-week closure in June of the highly-traveled Memphis-Arkansas bridge connecting the states of Arkansas and Tennessee resulted in an 1750% increase in harsh driving events […]
Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
The biodiesel tax credit helps to create jobs, enhance our energy security, lower the transportation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, and enables fuel retailers to offer more competitively priced diesel fuel NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) […]
New Ford Pro Tool Runs the Numbers to Show Where Electric Makes Cents
Ford Pro’s latest digital solutions help businesses determine when, where, and how electric vans and trucks can work best for them Does your business have vehicles ready to make the switch to electric? Ford Pro™, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new digital tools—including E-Switch Assist—to help integrate electric vans and trucks […]
GoodShip Launches Premier TMS Partnership with Princeton TMX
Two-way integration unlocks effortless onboarding and real-time synchronization for mutual customers, with GoodShip actions immediately reflected in Princeton TMX GoodShip, the all-in-one platform for freight orchestration and procurement, announced a new partnership with Princeton TMX, a leading multi-modal transportation management system (TMS) provider. The integration unlocks seamless data-flows between GoodShip’s industry-leading suite of analytics, carrier management […]
Powering America’s Commercial Transportation and Edison Electric Institute Join Forces to Accelerate Charging for Class 6-8 Electric Trucks
Joint MOU aimed at enabling and facilitating the widespread electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), a coalition focused on education and advocacy for accelerating the deployment of nationwide infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies, […]
Mack Trucks Reaffirms Commitment to Safety and Veterans
Through the Workforce Heroes program, recognizable by its camouflage-wrapped Mack Anthem, ATA provides recruitment and training for honorable, dedicated and passionate men and women to join the trucking industry Mack Trucks announced the continuation of its long-standing commitment to highway safety and veteran support through renewed sponsorships of two key American Trucking Associations (ATA) programs […]
Voltera Expands Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure with Two New Strategic Sites in California
The site can accommodate up to 30 electrified stalls and has already secured a power supply of up to five megawatts from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Voltera, developer, owner, and operator of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, announced the acquisition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites. This brings […]
UK fleet managers taking more cautious approach to AI tech adoption than European peers
Only a third of UK-based fleet managers believe AI can improve access to data and drive actionable insights Fleet managers in the UK are taking a more cautious approach to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology than their European colleagues. This is a key finding from the EU survey “Trusted data insights: what are your vehicles […]
Zonar Launches Emissions Check™ for California Air Resources Board Clean Truck Check Compliance
New solution reduces downtime and identifies vehicles that need emissions-related repairs Zonar, the leader in commercial vehicle fleet health and safety, announced the general availability of Zonar Emissions Check™, a new solution that enables on-route compliance, reduces downtime, and lowers third-party operational costs. For existing customers with the Zonar V4™ telematics control unit (TCU) already installed, the compliance […]
Thermo King West Rebrands to Force TK, Expands Operations
Thermo King West Announces Acquisition of Thermo King Central Carolinas as well as New Name Reflecting Diversified Solutions, Regions Thermo King West, an authorized Thermo King sales, service and parts dealership, announces the acquisition of Thermo King Central Carolinas and its affiliated companies: Thermo King of Roanoke, Triad Thermo King, Mountaineer Thermo King and Mr. […]
TEAMSTERS CHARGE WAYMO WITH VIOLATING SAN FRANCISCO ANTI-CORRUPTION LAW
Teamsters are calling on the San Francisco Ethics Commission to investigate Waymo, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of Google Teamsters are calling on the San Francisco Ethics Commission to investigate Waymo, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of Google, after several of the company’s employees illegally failed to register as lobbyists for meetings with San Francisco […]
Unprecedented parcel discounting, truckload and LTL rates hold steady: Q4 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index
Carriers are continuing the trend of year-round pricing changes, most recently announcing several updates to demand surcharges targeting the 2024 holiday shipping season AFS Logistics, an industry-leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, and TD Cowen announce the fourth quarter (Q4) 2024 release of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, a snapshot with predictive pricing for truckload, less-than-truckload […]
Women In Trucking Association Announces Finalists for 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award
The award highlights the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced three finalists for the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the leading manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles in North America. This award was developed in […]
Spot loads on DAT One settled 11% lower week over week; truck posts and linehaul rates moved little
The impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton has been largely regional, except for industries like automotive production with nationwide supply chains rooted in the Southeast On the SpotFreight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQSpot market data for Oct 6-12, 2024 (Week 41) Spot loads on DAT One settled 11% lower week over week; truck […]
