Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Allego Announces Successful Pilot Program for High-Powered Truck Charging; Initial 2024 Network Roll-out Planned
Allego equipped the station with two 300 kW ultra-fast charging points aimed directly for truck and light duty vehicles Allego N.V. a pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, is pleased to announce the results from its high-power commercial charging station pilot program for electric trucks and light duty vehicles. Equipped with two […]
Geotab receives executive order for its connected vehicle aftermarket solutions supporting California’s climate requirements
Geotab’s CARB-compliant solutions become the only offering to meet California’s regulations and trailblazing air and climate plans Geotab, the global leader in connected transportation solutions, has received an industry-first Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) officially exempting Geotab’s aftermarket solutions from CARB’s emissions anti-tampering regulations in the California market, making it the only CARB-compliant continuously connected fleet management […]
EROAD and Thermo King® Forge Data Sharing Partnership to Enhance Fleet Management
This integration provides EROAD customers with effortless access to cloud-based, secure data integration, eliminating the need for additional hardware EROAD, provider of transportation technology solutions, headquartered in San Diego, and Thermo King, a global sustainable transport temperature control solutions based in Minneapolis, are thrilled to announce their strategic data sharing partnership. This collaboration empowers EROAD to seamlessly […]
People
Women In Trucking Association Announces its December 2023 Member of the Month
Beecher is an area risk manager I for J.B. Hunt Transport and recently celebrated 40 years with the company The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Deb Beecher as its December 2023 Member of the Month. Beecher is an area risk manager I for J.B. Hunt Transport and recently celebrated 40 years with the […]
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Support Truck Driver Training
“Through this donation, the Trucking Cares Foundation hopes to open the door of opportunity to more young people seeking economic independence and rewarding careers in the trucking industry.” The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to the Center for Employment Training, an organization that provides education and hands-on training to individuals […]
Progress Recognizes Carrier Logistics Inc. for Product Innovation and Client Growth
Application development and infrastructure software provider names CLI a 2023 OpenEdge North America Partner Award winner Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) fleets, has received the SaaS Growth Award from Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of application development and infrastructure software. The OpenEdge North America Partner Awards program […]
Autonomous
Gatik Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the Next Big Things in Tech
Distinguished award acknowledges Gatik’s role in redefining the future of logistics, and adds to Gatik’s previous recognition from Fast Company including 2023 Most Innovative Companies and 2022 World Changing Ideas Gatik, autonomous middle mile logistics, announced that the company has been named on Fast Company’s prestigious Next Big Things in Techlist in the Robotics and Automation category. […]
Self-driving Industry Awards release
Self-driving is about to completely revolutionize how people and goods move. The tech is already about as safe as the average human driver, and it’s only going to get better The headline Vehicle of the Year prize at the inaugural Self-driving Industry Awards, held at the Turner Contemporary in Margate on 17 November 2023, went […]
IVECO, Plus, dm-drogerie markt and DSV Launch Automated Trucking Pilot in Germany
First customer pilot in Germany with highly automated trucks will move commercial freight in the Baden-Württemberg-Hessen region IVECO and Plus announced today with dm-drogerie markt, Europe’s largest retail chain of drugstores, and DSV, one of the world’s leading transport and logistics providers, the launch of an automated trucking pilot in Germany which will start in […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Range Energy’s Trailer Electrification Platform Measures 36.3 Percent Fuel Economy Improvements as Tested by MVT Solutions
Testing was conducted on a 25.5-mile urban/highway loop at approximately 59,000 lbs Range Energy (Range), the company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, announced preliminary third-party testing results showing its technology enables up to 36.9 percent fuel efficiency gains (+3.25 MPG) for semi-trucks. Testing was conducted on a 25.5-mile urban/highway loop at approximately 59,000 […]
FedEx Freight’s Nickles Claims TMCSuperTech Grand Championship
FedEx Sweeps National Technician Skills Competition Podium and Team Titles Doug Nickles, a FedEx Freight technician from East Moline, Illinois, was crowned TMCSuperTech Grand Champion here at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Councils’ National Technicians Skills Competitions. “Winning TMCSuperTech is a tremendous achievement and clearly demonstrates Doug’s dedication to service and professionalism,” said TMC Executive […]
ACT Research Says With 2023 Overbooked, Class 8 Orders Will Now Set the Tone for 2024
Class 8 backlog is likely to continue to decline until 2024 On continued strong build rates and seasonally weak order volumes, July’s NA Class 8 backlog fell by 11,632 units to 163,576 units. At 5.9 months, the nominal backlog-to-build ratio remains comfortably healthy into year end, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: […]
Fuel & Oil
HummingbirdEV Announces Offering of Series A Preferred Stock
Provider of advanced commercial vehicle electrification systems, is opening a Series A Preferred Stock financing round for up to $15 million HummingbirdEV, a global provider of advanced commercial vehicle electrification systems, announced that it is opening a Series A Preferred Stock financing round for up to $15 million. The company has already received $6 million […]
Half of all medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses sold in 2035 to be electric
According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm, Interact Analysis, battery electric vehicle powertrains will become the favored powertrain for commercial vehicles by 2035 Battery electric is expected to replace ICE as the leading powertrain type for commercial vehicles by 2035, according to global market intelligence firm, Interact Analysis. It is expected that […]
Approved Oil Company Secures Exclusive Multi-Year Deal to Power All NYC Agencies with Renewable Diesel
Renewable Diesel represents a major advancement in sustainable fuel technology, derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oil Approved Oil Company, an industry leader in energy solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement that will reshape the future of transportation in New York City. In a historic move, Approved […]
Fleet Maintenance
Approved Oil Company Secures Exclusive Multi-Year Deal to Power All NYC Agencies with Renewable Diesel
Renewable Diesel represents a major advancement in sustainable fuel technology, derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oil Approved Oil Company, an industry leader in energy solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement that will reshape the future of transportation in New York City. In a historic move, Approved […]
New ATRI Research Analyzes Predatory Towing and Efforts to Prevent It
Majority of carriers encountered additional issues such as truck release or access delays, cargo release delays, truck seizure without cause, and tows misreported as consensual The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the relationship between the towing […]
Flock Freight® Pens Open Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Advocating for a More Efficient and Resilient Supply Chain
“As our network grows and we achieve further breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive pricing models, we hope to partner with the Task Force wherever possible” Flock Freight® announced an open letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Port and Supply Chain Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, Retired General […]
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 […]
FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation Honor 10 Life-Saving Projects
2023 National Roadway Safety Awards recognize innovations to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists as pandemic spike in road fatalities continues mostly unabated Ten innovative highway safety projects, representing the very best of the nation’s roadway safety practices, were honored today with National Roadway Safety Awards at a Capitol Hill ceremony. Two additional projects received honorable […]
Transportation for America Applauds Long-awaited USDOT GHG Rule
The GHG emissions measure will require U.S. states and territories to measure and report transportation-related emissions on federal roadways The Biden Administration released the U.S. Department of Transportation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) rule. The rule requires all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to track greenhouse gas emissions associated with […]
Corcentric and Riteload Partner to Offer Managed Payments to Carriers and Shippers on Platform
Payments Solution combines technology, financing, and a managed services team to guarantee several meaningful business outcomes and the optimization of how businesses pay and get paid Corcentric, a leading global provider of best-in-class procurement and finance solutions, announced today a partnership with Riteload, a freight matching platform for the trucking industry, to provide Managed Payments […]
Truckstop Introduces Load Alert Notifications Feature for Truckstop Go Mobile App
Powerful new feature that lets highly relevant loads come to you Truckstop introduced Load Alert Notifications, a new feature accessible via the Truckstop Go™ mobile app for customers with a Load Board Pro subscription. With Load Alert Notifications, carriers and brokers can access legitimate freight and trusted capacity more quickly and at scale. Built on […]
Werner Enterprises Drivers Enjoy Unforgettable Experience Hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition
For the past 10 years, Kenworth has been a major sponsor of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree program, supplying trucks to haul the special tree each holiday season For Werner Enterprises professional drivers Tim Dean and Jesus Davila, the opportunity to transport this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest in West […]
Alliant Insurance Services Launches Trucking Excess Program for Middle Market
Alliant Transportation offers exclusive program to reward safe fleets Alliant Insurance Services has launched an exclusive trucking excess program that offers middle market fleet operators a return of excess premium for safe driving activity. Alliant enables fleets to leverage their existing technology and safety infrastructure to reduce excess coverage costs. These placements, available exclusively through Alliant […]
Outsight partners with Innovusion to accelerate LiDAR adoption in intelligent transport systems
Outsight’s software platform with Innovusion’s product suite, marking a significant stride towards deploying 3D perception technologies on a large scale for Intelligent Transportation Systems* (ITS) Innovusion, a leading provider of high-performance LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, will be a key partner in Outsight’s mission to expand the adoption of 3D LiDAR technology. […]
DOT is Putting Transportation on the Right Track
New greenhouse gas rule follows similar performance measurement standards for things like safety and the environment The Department of Transportation released a key rule last week that will require states to measure greenhouse gas pollution from highway systems and set targets to lower those emissions. This new greenhouse gas rule follows similar performance measurement […]
Bestpass Acquires Fleetworthy Solutions
Powerhouse forming to help fleets meet their compliance and back-office requirements in a simple and effective tech-powered solution Bestpass, the leading toll management and payment platform for commercial vehicles, has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, a provider of fleet safety, compliance, and risk management solutions. Bestpass will now offer a comprehensive suite of services that cover all […]
Investing in safety – Brigade Electronics discusses the importance of quality over cost
Don’t settle for cheap imitations, but thoroughly investigate the credibility of the safety solutions you are investing in and how they stack up against their counterparts To succeed in today’s economic climate, any business must operate cost efficiently and with minimum wastage, so making savings on associated equipment and overheads are always welcome. However, when […]
Continental Adds New Valve Cap Sensor to Their Digital Truck Tire Monitoring Service Portfolio
Works with all solutions and receivers from Continental, including ContiConnect Live Truck and Trailer, ContiConnect Yard and ContiPressureCheck Continental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, added a new valve cap sensor to their lineup of Digital Tire Monitoring products and services. This sensor works with all of Continental’s digital […]
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Tool, Moves Climate Change Performance Measure Forward
Whole-of-Government Approach to Tackling Climate Change Provides States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations a Clear Framework, Flexibility, and Funding The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a finalized performance measure that will provide State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) a national framework to track transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), […]
Your 2024 Regulatory Roadmap: Changes Ahead and Their Potential Impact
Truckstop reports the market is on track to experience modest growth, but challenges like the ongoing driver shortage and tight margins will likely continue to affect the industry s anticipation mounts for a 2024 freight market turnaround, experts remain mixed in their predictions. The market is on track to experience modest growth, but challenges like the ongoing driver […]
Used Class 8 Value Stabilization Still in Flux
ACT Research reports used Class 8 average retail sale price fell 1% m/m and 25% y/y to $62,900 in October According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price fell 1% m/m and 25% y/y to $62,900 in October. “The […]
Volvo FH Electric wins “Truck of the Year 2024” award
Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. In explaining their decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless […]
Autel Energy to Debut MaxiCharger DC HiPower with Live Demonstrations at CES 2024
With a maximum output power of 640 kW, and liquid-cooling technology, it can provide up to a range of 250 miles in just 10 minutes Autel Energy, a leading provider of EV (electric vehicle) charging solutions and services, is set to mark its presence once again at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las […]
Electreon and REARQ Partner with BDX on Wireless Loading Dock Charging Pilot for Ahlsell’s Last Mile Delivery Fleet
AB vehicle will benefit from seamless top-up wireless charging; eliminating the need for driver intervention when the vehicle backs into a loading dock at the distribution center Global Wireless Electric Vehicle (EV) charging pioneer Electreon (TASE: ELWS), together with its Swedish partner, sustainable electrification and logistics firm REARQ, are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver a groundbreaking […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 1.1% in October
“After hitting a floor in April, tonnage has slowly and inconsistently improved, but remains 3% below its recent peak in September 2022” American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September. In October, the index equaled 115.2 (2015=100) compared with 113.9 in September. “After hitting […]
FTR’s TCI Improved in September, but Trucking Conditions Remain Quite Tough
The trucking industry continues to struggle with more capacity than is ideal given sluggish freight volume FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in September improved to -8.97 from -12.54 in August due mostly to more stable fuel prices and modestly stronger freight demand. Market conditions remain quite tough for carriers and the outlook is for consistently negative […]
Daimler Truck North America Delivers 20 Battery Electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Tank-to-wheel 100 percent all-electric operation – are expected to result in the reduced use of 40,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) delivered 20 zero-emission, battery electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB), a West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. These […]
Slow Going on Truckload Cycle Bottoming Process
ACT Research expectations are for freight markets to continue bouncing along the bottom in the near term Expectations are for freight markets to continue bouncing along the bottom in the near term, with some holiday volatility and a change in trajectory on the way next year, according to the latest release of the Freight Forecast, […]
Schneider becomes first major carrier to achieve 1 million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia
The transportation leader is reducing its carbon footprint and offering customers opportunities to lower emissions Schneider National announced the carrier’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has hit the impressive milestone of hauling more than 1 million zero emission miles of customer freight. Schneider currently operates one of the largest BEV fleets in North America at […]
Mack Trucks Adds Two New Full-Service EV Infrastructure Partners to its Turnkey Solutions Program
The Turnkey Solutions program is an end-to-end fleet management service for all aspects of developing infrastructure, including the charging hardware, software, site design, obtaining permits, installation Mack Trucks announced expanded its comprehensive Turnkey Solutions program for Mack® battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers with the addition of two new full-service partners, InCharge Energy and Blink Charging. These […]
Neste partners with Hightowers Petroleum to provide renewable diesel to customers in the US Midwest Region
Neste MY Renewable Diesel, GHG emissions can be effectively reduced by up to 75%* compared with fossil diesel over its life cycle, and as a drop-in solution, it is compatible with all diesel engines Neste and Hightowers Petroleum, a leading wholesale fuel supplier serving customers in the Midwest region in the U.S., have formed a […]
ATA’s Share the Road Program Delivers Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving travelers may face wintry weather such as winds, snow and ice. Freezing temperatures can create treacherous conditions and reduce visibility on the road With an estimated 55.4 million people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, the American Trucking Associations and professional drivers from ATA’s Share the Road program are encouraging Americans to practice […]
U.S. Trailer Net Orders Were Highest of 2023 So Far in October
FTR Reports orders over the last 12 months totaled 294,000 units FTR reports that October U.S. trailer net orders rose by more than 6,000 units m/m – about 21% – to nearly 34,400 units. Orders were down just over 21% y/y but were at their highest level since December 2022. Orders over the last 12 […]
UAW Members Ratify Agreement with Mack Trucks
“The new agreement guarantees significant wage growth and delivers excellent benefits for our employees and their families,” Mack Trucks announced that members of the United Auto Workers union ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the company covering about 3,900 employees at facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida. “The new agreement guarantees significant wage […]
October Class 8 Orders Driven Largely by Segments with Lingering Pent-Up Demand
The vocational straight truck market saw orders rise 24% y/y While strong relative to freight market conditions, Class 8 orders were down 24% y/y in October, as published in ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report. According to Kenny Vieth, ACT’s President and Senior Analyst, “Final Class 8 net orders were […]
Frito-Lay Announces First 100% All-Electric Vehicle Site
The transformation at the PEC is in direct support of Frito-Lay’s PepsiCo Positive commitment to building a circular and inclusive value chain, achieving net zero emissions by 2040 Frito-Lay proudly announced its South Charlotte Product Exchange Center (PEC) as the company’s first 100% all-electric vehicle site. The transformation at the PEC is in direct support […]
AASHTO’s New President to Emphasize Workforce, Safety and Implementing the IIJA
“This is a very exciting and challenging time for transportation, but I see great opportunity for those of us in the industry to make a real impact for our communities” The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials today elected Craig Thompson, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, […]
DAT Truckload Volume Index: Freight volumes rose in October
Line-haul rates declined for the fifth consecutive month Dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) truckload volumes increased modestly in October ahead of the high-demand holiday freight season, but truckload rates remained sluggish, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The DAT Truckload Volume Index […]
Revolutionizing the Industry: Orange EV’s 1,000th Heavy-Duty Electric Terminal Truck Marks a Milestone in Sustainable Logistics
Lazer Logistics takes delivery of Orange EV’s 1,000th pure-electric Class 8 truck Orange EV announced the production of its 1,000th pure-electric terminal truck, solidifying its position as the industry-leading manufacturer of zero emission, heavy-duty trucks. The 1,000th truck will join the expanding fleet of Orange EV electric trucks currently owned and operated by Lazer Logistics, the […]
Volvo Group and CRH agree partnership to accelerate decarbonization
Goal to accelerate net-zero innovations in the design and deployment of on-road vehicles and off-road equipment used in construction with technology deployment, scaling cutting-edge technology, and operational efficiency CRH, the global leader in building materials solutions, and Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate […]
BNSF, GMXT and J.B. Hunt Collaborate to Launch New Intermodal Service Through Eagle Pass Gateway to and From Mexico
J.B. Hunt owns and operates the largest intermodal fleet in North America, with more than 117,000 containers and nearly 7,000 trucks BNSF Railway (BNSF), North America’s largest intermodal rail, GMXT (BMV: GMXT), the largest rail provider in Mexico, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in […]
New survey reveals America’s shared respect for truck drivers
Positive perceptions of truckers prevailed nationwide CloudTrucks recently polled 2,000 U.S. adults via third-party survey platform Pollfish for the 2023 How America Talks Trucks Survey to explore regional differences in terminology and perspectives on the trucking industry. Key findings include: View the complete findings here
