Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services enhances visibility and improves customer satisfaction through CHAMP Cargosystems’ Shipply.Vision Truck
By leveraging CHAMP’s Shipply.Vision Truck, Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services will enjoy real-time updates for courier shipments Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services has signed a new contract for CHAMP’s Shipply.Vision Truck which will be deployed throughout the German market. This will allow Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services to track events for a shipment in or near real-time from […]
Progress Honors Carrier Logistics Inc. for the Second Year in a Row
Infrastructure software provider names CLI as the recipient of their SaaS Growth Award Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) fleets, announced that for the second year in a row it has received the SaaS Growth Award from Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of AI-powered infrastructure software used by 70% of […]
May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles to the Lyft platform
Partnership to accelerate autonomous vehicle adoption in the U.S. May Mobility, an autonomous driving (AD) technology company, and Lyft, one of the largest transportation network companies in North America, announced their multi-year partnership with plans to launch autonomous vehicles in the Lyft app. The companies will launch the first deployment in Atlanta in 2025. The service will use […]
People
Statement from Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association president Todd Spencer regarding the election results
Flags VP-elect J.D. Vance (R-OH) is officially on the record as a cosponsor of OOIDA’s top two legislative priorities “OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent congratulate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance on their resounding victory. We look forward to working with the Trump Administration and congressional allies to advance a pro-trucker agenda, […]
Truckers for Troops® 18th annual campaign begins during Veterans Day week Bringing aid to U.S. military and veterans
Over the past 17 years, OOIDA has raised more than $800,000, sent more than 3,283 care packages, serving more than 39, 396 members of the military The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is getting ready to launch its annual Truckers for Troops® campaign from Nov. 11-17, 2024, beginning the same week as Veterans Day. This annual […]
Trucking Company Employees Force Out Teamsters Union Bosses in Virginia, Similar Ouster Could Soon Come in New Jersey
Efforts come in the face of anti-Right to Work push by Teamsters bosses and Teamster-backed Biden-Harris Labor Board rule change to disenfranchise workers In two recent efforts by trucking employees across the Eastern Seaboard to free their workplaces from Teamsters union officials, a group of Virginia workers has successfully forced out Teamsters Local 322, while […]
Autonomous
May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles to the Lyft platform
Partnership to accelerate autonomous vehicle adoption in the U.S. May Mobility, an autonomous driving (AD) technology company, and Lyft, one of the largest transportation network companies in North America, announced their multi-year partnership with plans to launch autonomous vehicles in the Lyft app. The companies will launch the first deployment in Atlanta in 2025. The service will use […]
Torc Robotics Performs Successful Fully Autonomous Product Validation
Autonomous trucking company backed by Daimler Truck achieves productization as it works toward a 2027 commercial launch Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, began successful advanced validation of the company’s autonomous trucks without a driver in a multi-lane closed-course environment earlier this year. Conducted […]
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 […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems to protect pedestrians and cyclists
Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists Volvo Trucks continuously develops its active safety systems to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, all with the purpose of taking steps towards the company’s […]
Fleetio and Ford Pro Announce Expanded Connected Fleet Integration
Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer telematics integration now supports extended feature set Fleetio, fleet maintenance management software company, announced the expansion of its embedded integration with Ford modem-equipped vehicles and Ford Pro plug-in device technology. The integration, which is Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integration, now supports a more comprehensive exchange of […]
Fullbay Introduces Robust Labor and Service Guide Software Integration at AAPEX and SEMA
Enhanced integration gives shop owners access to the most up-to-date labor guides for class 1-8 vehicles, part numbers and cross references, wiring diagrams, as well as diagnostic and repair information Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, will highlight its latest innovative technologies and software, including the recent enhancements […]
Fuel & Oil
Statement from Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association president Todd Spencer regarding the election results
Flags VP-elect J.D. Vance (R-OH) is officially on the record as a cosponsor of OOIDA’s top two legislative priorities “OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent congratulate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance on their resounding victory. We look forward to working with the Trump Administration and congressional allies to advance a pro-trucker agenda, […]
VinFast and Durango Drivers’ Union sign strategic MOU on green transition of public transport in Mexico
This cooperation will contribute to the greening of transportation and the development of the EV ecosystem in Durango City and across Mexico VinFast and the Durango Drivers’ Union in Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the green transition of public transport, including the potential purchase of 3,000 VF 5 electric cars […]
Progress Honors Carrier Logistics Inc. for the Second Year in a Row
Infrastructure software provider names CLI as the recipient of their SaaS Growth Award Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) fleets, announced that for the second year in a row it has received the SaaS Growth Award from Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of AI-powered infrastructure software used by 70% of […]
Fleet Maintenance
Fleetio and Ford Pro Announce Expanded Connected Fleet Integration
Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer telematics integration now supports extended feature set Fleetio, fleet maintenance management software company, announced the expansion of its embedded integration with Ford modem-equipped vehicles and Ford Pro plug-in device technology. The integration, which is Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integration, now supports a more comprehensive exchange of […]
Fullbay Introduces Robust Labor and Service Guide Software Integration at AAPEX and SEMA
Enhanced integration gives shop owners access to the most up-to-date labor guides for class 1-8 vehicles, part numbers and cross references, wiring diagrams, as well as diagnostic and repair information Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, will highlight its latest innovative technologies and software, including the recent enhancements […]
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 […]
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 […]
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders at 28,300 Units in October
Year-to-date (YTD) performance remains at replacement demand levels with an average of 21,211 net orders per month FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in October totaled 28,300 units, marking a 14% month-over-month (m/m) decline but a 2% year-over-year (y/y) increase. This figure falls somewhat short of seasonal expectations as the average […]
New Research from Netradyne Highlights Untapped Potential of AI to Boost Fleet Safety
81% of Supply Chain Pros Plan to Adopt AI for Logistics & Transportation Safety in the Next Year Delegate research conducted by Netradyne at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit last week has revealed the untapped potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost fleet safety for greater precision and profitability in supply chain logistics and transportation. Currently, only 33% […]
HYZON ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL TRIAL OF 200kW CLASS 8 FCEV TRUCK WITH IMC LOGISTICS
Company’s ongoing trial program reinforces commitment to decarbonizing heavy-duty industries Hyzon U.S.-based high-performance hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, announced the completion of a successful trial of its Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) with IMC Logistics, the largest container drayage […]
Fleet Advantage & NACFE Announce Joint Webinar On EPA and CARB Allocation
Webinar will discuss key strategies, asset acquisition and powertrain options going forward amid OEM offerings, market trends and supply chain challenges Fleet Advantage, specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management, will host a complimentary webinar, titled “Navigating Allocation & Powertrain Options: Data-Driven Truck Procurement Strategy Ahead of Upcoming Regulations,” […]
Voting for Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award Now Open
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, Kenworth Truck Company and Fastport, honors military veterans who have made an outstanding transition into the commercial trucking industry Public voting for Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award finalists begins November 1 and will run through Veterans Day, November 11. This prestigious award, coordinated by the […]
Together for Safer Roads Honors Visionaries in Road Safety
Robin Hutcheson and Jim Olson Honored for Significant Contributions to Road Safety Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading international NGO focused on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance fleet trucking safety, announced the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Annual Global Vision Zero Awards. These awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations working to make our roads […]
CALSTART’s PowerForward Battery Manufacturing Grant Program Announces Notice of Proposed Awards
Three recipients will split a total of $43 million in grant funds; project plans are underway CALSTART, a leading global clean transportation nonprofit, announced the proposed awardees on September 9, 2024, for the first-round grant solicitation. The news follows an evaluation of 14 applications that were submitted during the solicitation period in April. The three […]
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight volume, spend decline at slower pace
Third quarter marked the ninth consecutive quarterly decrease in shipments, but smallest drop in more than a year Truck freight shipments and spending continued to contract in the third quarter, albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. Shipments were down 1.9% compared to the previous […]
Netradyne® Sets New Standard for Drowsy Driving Detection Accuracy with DMS Sensor
Technology helps commercial fleets mitigate deadly issues that lead to approximately 40% of all heavy truck crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and expensive legal fees Netradyne, SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, introduces its cutting-edge Driver Drowsiness with Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Sensor. This revolutionary technology outperforms […]
Nikola Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Year-to-date, we had record sales of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, a 78% increase in FCEV fleet adoption Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, reported financial results and business updates for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. “Year-to-date, we had record sales of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, a […]
C.H. Robinson Reports Significant year-over-year increase in profitability, driven by strong execution, disciplined volume growth and improvement in gross profit
Third Quarter Gross profits increased 15.5% to $723.8 million C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter Highlights: (1) Adjusted operating margin, adjusted operating margin, excluding restructuring and loss on divestiture, and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. The same factors described in […]
Pride Disposal & Recycling Company Onboards McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ Electric Refuse and Recycling Collection Vehicles
Designed to meet stringent environmental regulations, the Volterra ZSL electric vehicle holds zero-emission certifications from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., (McNeilus) an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, announced an order from Pride Disposal & Recycling Company (Pride Disposal) for two McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ […]
BOLLINGER MOTORS DELIVERS B4 EV TRUCKS TO WEST COAST DEALER, TEC EQUIPMENT
The first saleable units of the Bollinger B4, Class 4 all-electric truck rolled off the assembly line Mullen Automotive, Inc. an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary, Bollinger Motors (“Bollinger”) has made its first customer delivery on the West Coast, sending three 2025 Bollinger B4 chassis cab electric trucks to TEC Equipment (“TEC”) in Lacey, Washington, Fontana, […]
Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation
List is comprised of a diverse range of company types in the trucking marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), announced today the recipients of the 2024 “Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation.” The magazine […]
Load posts declined last week but remained ahead of 2023 levels
DAT reports Flatbed loads: 649,631, down 8% week over week Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQ. Spot market data for Oct 20-26, 2024 (Week 43) Load posts declined last week but remained ahead of 2023 levelsThere were 1.94 million loads available on the DAT One network last week, down 10% compared to the […]
Drivewyze and EZ LYNK Partner to Bring Weigh Station Bypass to EZ LYNK ELD Customers
Drivewyze seamlessly integrates into the EZ LYNK ELD app — no transponders are required Drivewyze, by Fleetworthy, has partnered with EZ LYNK to provide EZ LYNK ELD mobile app customers with integrated access to Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass. EZ LYNK will also offer Drivewyze Free, which provides essential driver safety notifications. “Working with Drivewyze allows us […]
TALKE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HYZON 200KW CLASS 8 FCEV TRUCK TRIAL
Trial Comes as Part of TALKE’s Supplier Evaluation Ahead of Final Award of Grant Applications Which Could Fund a Large Fleet of Class 8 FCEV Trucks TALKE provider of logistics solutions for the chemical industry, announced the successful conclusion of its two-week trial with Hyzon‘s Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) truck as part of its Houston drayage […]
Rand McNally Introduces Practical AI
New Functionality Reduces Safety Event Review by 70 Percent Rand McNally announced the rollout of its pioneering Practical AI framework within its SafetyDirect solution that uses machine learning to analyze vast amounts of driver and vehicle performance data. This new approach surfaces the most important insights for fleet managers and safety directors, helping them focus on what truly […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Enterprise Fleet Management Helps Drive Strong FY24 for Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise Fleet Management has approximately 900,000 vehicles under management in the U.S. and Canada, with a leased fleet size of more than 720,000, representing a growth of 8% year over year For years, the Enterprise name has been synonymous with rental cars. Since its inception in 1957, however, the business has grown and evolved, from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
