Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Uber Freight launches dedicated tours to give carriers more control
Powerloop program, dedicated tours optimize multiple loads into high-utilization routes—helping carriers run more efficiently and earn more without being locked into traditional contracts For carriers, and owner-operators in particular, steady earnings depend on consistent, high-quality freight. But securing both while maintaining flexibility can be a challenge. In soft markets, fluctuating load availability and unpredictable rates […]
C.R. England Advances Industry Excellence with Lytx Video Safety Technologies
The U.S.’s premier carrier chooses Lytx to help fulfill C.R. England’s “Safe & On Time, Every Time” commitment to its customers Lytx® Inc., video and safety-driven efficiency, announced that C.R. England has selected Lytx to help protect the carrier’s 4,000 professional drivers operating its fleet of more than 3,500 tractor trucks. The company, based in Salt Lake […]
Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker to Headline Keynote Sessions at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo
Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter pilot, will deliver keynote Two influential thought leaders, Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker, will take center stage at NAFA 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), scheduled for April 28-30, 2025 in Long Beach, California. Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter […]
People
DISA Global Solutions Joins Women In Trucking
At DISA, we recognize that supporting diversity and inclusion leads to stronger, more successful businesses and industries DISA Global Solutions announced membership in the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the employment of women in the trucking industry, promoting their accomplishments, and removing barriers that hinder their success. This corporate […]
Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker to Headline Keynote Sessions at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo
Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter pilot, will deliver keynote Two influential thought leaders, Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker, will take center stage at NAFA 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), scheduled for April 28-30, 2025 in Long Beach, California. Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter […]
Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation
Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, Secretary Duffy’s first act was signing a memorandum directing staff to start the process of resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by Supreme […]
Autonomous
Kodiak Delivers Customer-Owned Autonomous RoboTrucks to Atlas Energy Solutions
Completes 100 Loads of Proppant with First-Ever Driverless Commercial Semi-Truck Service Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous truck developer, and Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) (“Atlas”) announced that Atlas has completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with its two RoboTrucks, semi-trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system. This milestone marks […]
Oshkosh Corporation Wins CES Picks Award from TWICE for Autonomous Refuse Robot
Oshkosh recognized for its innovative Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric (HARR-E), which will offer refuse and recycling pickup on-demand Oshkosh Corporation innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, recently announced it was selected as a winner in this year’s CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh was recognized for its Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric or HARR-E™. The […]
Uber Teams Up with NVIDIA to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility
Joint initiative will leverage NVIDIA’s new Cosmos platform and DGX Cloud to boost autonomous development Uber Technologies, Inc. and NVIDIA are collaborating on new solutions to support the development of AI-powered autonomous driving technology. “Generative AI will power the future of mobility, requiring both rich data and very powerful compute,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Mack Defense Receives Order for Trucks for the U.S. Army M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program
The Mack Granite HDT model features advanced technology including ABS, modern control interfaces for user-friendly operation, and active safety systems Mack Defense announced that the U.S. military has ordered 103 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The additional vehicles are part of the previously announced firm-fixed price $296 million contract over seven years that […]
Clarience Technologies Announces Addition of Ranger Design to Enhance Commercial Vehicle Upfit Solutions Capabilities
Ranger Design is renowned for its complete suite of upfitting solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of work trucks. Its commitment to the customer experience through product quality, innovation, & reliability Clarience Technologies, a global provider of visibility and safety and digital technology solutions for transportation, adds Ranger Design, a leading manufacturer of high-quality […]
The Shyft Group to Merge with Aebi Schmidt Group to Create A Specialty Vehicles Leader
Highly Complementary Portfolios Create Opportunities to Better Serve Customers and Drive Competitive Growth The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) (“Shyft”), and Aebi Schmidt Group (“Aebi Schmidt”), announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger to create a leading specialty vehicles company positioned for outsized growth. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share […]
Fuel & Oil
R&M Trucking Takes Delivery of First Volvo VNR Electric Truck as First Volvo on Demand Customer
Volvo on Demand is a highly flexible, Truck-as-a-Service subscription initiative, designed to drive the adoption of zero-tailpipe emission technology by removing large upfront capital investments Volvo on Demand is an innovative and highly customizable Truck-as-a-Service initiative from Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services (VFS). The service is designed to simplify the acquisition process for battery-electric trucks, reducing […]
BeyondTrucks Unlocks Smart Fuel Card Management
Integration with EFS makes managing driver fuel cards effortless and secure BeyondTrucks, providers of an AI-powered multi-tenant transportation management system (TMS) designed to replace current legacy software and manual processes, announced at Truckload 2025, the annual convention of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) a new smart fuel card management feature that makes managing driver fuel cards […]
New Cummins Gasoline Engine for Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks Meets All 2027 EPA and CARB Requirements
According to Cummins, the engine is 10% more fuel efficient than other gasoline engines in its category, and it has an extended oil drain interval of up to 15,000 miles At NTEA Work Truck Week® 2025, Kenworth showed the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine for the first time. The new gasoline engine will be EPA 2027 […]
Fleet Maintenance
C.R. England Advances Industry Excellence with Lytx Video Safety Technologies
The U.S.’s premier carrier chooses Lytx to help fulfill C.R. England’s “Safe & On Time, Every Time” commitment to its customers Lytx® Inc., video and safety-driven efficiency, announced that C.R. England has selected Lytx to help protect the carrier’s 4,000 professional drivers operating its fleet of more than 3,500 tractor trucks. The company, based in Salt Lake […]
Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker to Headline Keynote Sessions at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo
Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter pilot, will deliver keynote Two influential thought leaders, Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker, will take center stage at NAFA 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), scheduled for April 28-30, 2025 in Long Beach, California. Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter […]
New Cummins Gasoline Engine for Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks Meets All 2027 EPA and CARB Requirements
According to Cummins, the engine is 10% more fuel efficient than other gasoline engines in its category, and it has an extended oil drain interval of up to 15,000 miles At NTEA Work Truck Week® 2025, Kenworth showed the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine for the first time. The new gasoline engine will be EPA 2027 […]
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 […]
Spot Market Insights: Van Spot Rates Decline While Flatbed Rates Rise
Market Demand Index rose to 85.4 – its strongest level in seven weeks – due principally to flatbed Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended February 28 showed that broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment resumed their mostly seasonal declines after a single week of increases. Refrigerated spot rates […]
Volvo Trucks biggest in electric trucks in Europe and North America
Volvo Trucks is the leader in the heavy electric truck segment (16 tonnes and above) in Europe for the fifth year in a row. The company had a segment share of 47% at the end of 2024 and 1,970 electric Volvo trucks were registered in Europe during the year. The top five markets for Volvo’s […]
Goodyear Fleet HQ Program Hits 5 Million Service Events Milestone
Supported by a network of 2,300+ service providers including Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC), it ensures most vehicles are back on the road in about two hours The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Fleet HQ program has now helped 5 million vehicles across North America increase uptime. Fleet HQ is Goodyear’s comprehensive service […]
Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Reveals Broker Optimism for Rising Spot Rates and Increased Demand
“Most brokers believe demand, rates and margins are poised to keep getting better,” said Lee Klaskow, senior freight transportation and logistics analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers are optimistic about this year as demand and spot rates improved significantly in the second half of 2024. “Most brokers believe demand, […]
Trucker Path Community Names Top Truck Stops
Over 1 million commercial truck drivers recognize the best chain and independent facilities Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio Wins Top Honors Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, announced today their annual ranking of truck stops based on offerings and customer service. The nation’s […]
Motive Brings on Chirag Shah as CFO; Reports Record Business Growth Fueled by Enterprise Demand for AI-Powered Operations
Enterprise annual recurring revenue increased 64% year-over-year and enterprise net revenue retention is more than 127% Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, announced that Chirag Shah has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly two decades of expertise in strategic finance and operational leadership, Chirag will be instrumental in strengthening Motive’s financial […]
Samsara Expands Its Strategic Collaboration with Stellantis and Enables Access to Millions of Connected Vehicles Across Europe
The collaboration will give businesses across Europe seamless access to vehicle data thanks to the Mobilisights data platform Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), Connected Operations Cloud®, announced a landmark integration with Mobilisights, the Data as a Service Company of Stellantis, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. The collaboration will provide businesses across Europe with seamless, hardware-free access […]
Mothership and Rectangle Provide Real-Time Freight Matching and Tracking
Partnership helps carriers track shipments and trips online Mothership, a tech marketplace matching freight with top carriers for more reliable, lightning-fast deliveries nationwide, announced a partnership with Rectangle, the logistics platform unifying data and communications, to help carriers and logistics providers manage orders, share real-time tracking details and automate documents on Flexport and other platforms. Mothership […]
Spot truckload volumes end December on a positive trend
DAT reports national average spot rates increased for all three equipment types Demand for trucks on the spot market rose in December, suggesting solid retail and grocery sales ahead of the holidays, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The van and refrigerated Truckload […]
C.H. Robinson Revolutionizing Carrier Payments with New Tech
In collaboration with Triumph Financial, company sets a new standard in financial empowerment for carriers through rapid access to payments C.H. Robinson, the leading global logistics provider, announced the launch of C.H Robinson Financial™ —an innovative suite of digital payment solutions aimed to increase the speed of cash flow for carriers. Through its strategic relationship […]
Netradyne® Raises $90 Million in Series D Funding Led by Point72 Private Investments
Capital raised on unprecedented growth in the commercial fleet industry, Netradyne’s global expansion will help accelerate advances in industry-leading AI and support a rapidly growing customer base Netradyne, SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, announced the close of a $90 million Series D round led by Point72 Private Investments with participation from […]
GiraffeG4 Sentinel System LLC Unveils Innovative ‘Low Clearance’ Collision Mitigation App for Trucks
App offers real-time height detection and GPS integration, creating a comprehensive database of low-clearance locations across the U.S. and Canada GiraffeG4 Sentinel System LLC has launched a groundbreaking “low clearance” collision mitigation app designed specifically for trucks and RVs. This new app, part of the GiraffeG4 Sentinel System, is set to revolutionize how drivers avoid costly accidents […]
Hyundai Motor America Wins Clean Transport Award Category at Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA
The use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell technology further demonstrates Hyundai Motor Group’s ongoing commitment to responsible environmental stewardship Hyundai Motor America has been awarded The Clean Transport Award at the annual Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA, being recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in hydrogen mobility and clean logistics. Hyundai clearly distinguished itself among industry leaders […]
Altitude by Geotab Provides Aggregate Telematics Data to Help Identify High-Risk Roadway Segments and Improve Truck Safety on U.S. Highways
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute to lead FHWA-sponsored project using aggregate truck telematics insights from Altitude by Geotab The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), in collaboration with Altitude by Geotab, has been selected by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Freight Management to lead a key initiative aimed at improving truck safety on U.S. […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Contracted 1.1% in December
Measure of Trucking Activity Fell Two Consecutive Months Trucking activity in the United States contracted in December, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the second decrease in as many months. “For the first time since March and April truck tonnage contracted for two consecutive months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Tonnage […]
Van Rates Continue to Rise in the Latest Week
Spot Market Insights From Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence Van Rates Continue to Rise in the Latest Week Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended January 3 showed continued holiday-related strengthening in broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment as most of the week included the period between Christmas […]
Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA Partner to Deploy Driverless Trucks at Scale
Long-term manufacturing deal will power thousands of driverless trucks with NVIDIA DRIVE Thor Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC). NVIDIA’s DRIVE Thor and DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system […]
AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires St. Louis-based Krupp Trucking
Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has completed an agreement to purchase Krupp Trucking LLC’s (“Krupp”) business. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the St. Louis-based freight forwarder specializing in the transportation of high-value goods, […]
RTA Drives Fleet Innovation and Surpasses $240 Million in Client Savings Since 2017
RTA’s fleet management information system and consulting services deliver big savings for fleets across industries, saving an average of 2.5 years of working hours per client RTA: The Fleet Success Company – an industry leader in fleet maintenance and management systems, announces a major milestone in its mission to help fleets succeed. Since Josh Turley, grandson […]
Torc Signs Lease Agreement for New Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for Testing and Commercial Operations
New space in AllianceTexas will support the growth and development of Torc’s autonomous driving product Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced the company has signed a leasing agreement for a facility located in Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development that will serve as Torc’s autonomous truck hub […]
Continental Releases New Fuel-Efficient Retread
Fleets can expect up to 20 percent improved rolling resistance, translating to lower fuel consumption and reduced operational costs Continental, one of the largest tire suppliers in the world, has released a new fuel-efficient trailer retread, ContiTread HT, to the United States market. The ContiTread HT features an enhanced shoulder design that significantly increases the tread’s durability, particularly […]
Smart Eye Launches New AIS+ Introducing Key Functionality to Its Fleet Driver Safety System
AIS+ offers real-time haptic alerts and optional video recording, setting a new standard in driver safety while preserving privacy Smart Eye, the world’s leading developer of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), unveiled AIS+, the latest evolution of its award-winning safety system for small-volume OEMs and aftermarket installation in vehicle fleets. Designed to improve driver safety, AIS+ […]
Trimble and Qualcomm Deliver Precise Positioning Solutions for Automotive OEMs and heavy trucking
High-level accuracy designed to enhance safety and improve performance for ADAS and C-V2X applications TrimbleⓇ has extended its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to deliver precise positioning solutions for automated vehicles ranging from automobiles to heavy trucking. Trimble’s precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPointⓇ Go™, will be integrated with the SnapdragonⓇ Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, a key platform […]
BeyondTrucks Streamlines EDI Transaction Management Processes with Orderful Partnership
BeyondTrucks and Orderful solution brings EDI workflow into an updated, intuitive and timesaving format BeyondTrucks, a transportation management system provider that delivers streamlined operations to private and specialty fleets through a connected and configurable platform, has announced a partnership with Orderful to embed their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Platform in the company’s multi-tenant SaaS Transportation Management […]
Women In Trucking Call for Nominations: 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
The annual award recognizes exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the logistics and trucking industry The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “This award highlights the remarkable talent and contributions of women who inspire and drive positive change […]
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for December at 31,900 Units
North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month (m/m) yet a notable 23% increase year-over-year (y/y). This figure slightly outperformed seasonal expectations, surpassing the seven-year December average of 29,716 net orders. […]
Estes Acquires 11 Terminals, 1,215 Doors from Former Yellow Corp
Property closings slated for early 2025 add to over 700 net-positive doors in 2024 Estes, the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America, has been approved by the court to complete the purchase of 11 additional terminals from former Yellow Corp., including seven owned properties and four leased terminals across the country. Once these […]
Women In Trucking Association Announces its January 2025 Member of the Month
Alyssa Briggs as its January 2025 Member of the Month. At only 24 years old, Briggs has been a trailer mechanic at XPO, Inc. for nearly four years The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Alyssa Briggs as its January 2025 Member of the Month. At only 24 years old, Briggs has been a […]
Cenntro Receives Order for Metro MR for the Japanese Market
500 Unit Order for Customized Metro MR Vehicles May Position Cenntro to Capitalize on Additional Opportunities in Key Market Cenntro Inc. electric commercial vehicle company with advanced, market-validated, and purpose-built vehicles, announced its manufacturing facility, Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd., secured an order for 500 customized Metro MR vehicles exclusively for the Japanese market. We […]
Torc and Aeva Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate the Development of Autonomous Truck Technology
Newly Expanded Collaboration on Sensing Data and Sharing of a Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Platform to Strengthen Safety and Reliability of Autonomous Trucks Aeva®next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced an expansion of their collaboration to advance the development of a […]
Hybus Selects Netradyne to Ramp-up Safety in Luxury Bus Transportation with AI-Powered Driver•i Technology
Netradyne’s Driver•i technology combines cutting-edge AI with advanced analytics to provide real-time monitoring and actionable insights into driver behavior Netradyne, AI-powered fleet and driver safety solutions, and Hybus, a pioneer in the luxury bus and passenger transportation sector in India, team up to bring the latest road safety technology to inter-city passenger transportation. Through this collaboration, Hybus […]
November truckload volumes lagged robust October
Van and flatbed TVI were down 1% and 5%, respectively After gaining momentum throughout the year, last month’s spot truckload freight volumes retreated to their lowest point since January, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) declined for […]
Spot load and truck posts eased last week
The number of loads on the DAT One marketplace fell to 1.89 million last week, down 14.7% Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQ. Spot market data for Dec 7-13, 2024 (Week 50) Van linehaul rate increased for the fifth straight weekSpot load and truck posts eased last week. The number of loads on […]
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October Reflects a More Balanced Market
Forecast for freight volume next year is a bit weaker than it was previously, but we also have tightened our capacity assumption a bit based on preliminary government data regarding trucking employment FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October improved to 0.49 from -2.47 in September, indicating improved conditions for carriers. Stronger utilization, lower capital costs, […]
Dragonfly Energy and Stevens Transport, Inc. Champion Fleet Hybridization with Battle Born® All-Electric APU Deal
Stevens Transport has committed to transitioning its entire fleet of 2,500 trucks to Dragonfly Energy’s lithium power solutions Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. energy storage and battery technology, has secured a large purchase order for delivery of the Company’s Battle Born® All-Electric APUs from Stevens Transport, Inc., (“Stevens Transport”) one of the largest temperature-controlled freight carriers […]
