Telematics & Fleet Tracking
ORBCOMM’s New Smart Dashcam Helps Service Fleets Improve Safety, Visibility and Efficiency
Leverages telematics-enabled video AI to protect drivers, vehicles and fleet’s reputation ORBCOMM Inc. provider of supply chain IoT technology, launched a new smart dashcam for service fleets to improve their safety, visibility and efficiency with a road and driver-facing camera that captures high-definition video with night vision. ORBCOMM’s FM 6510 camera solution helps protect drivers, vehicles and […]
ProvisionAI Presents How Kimberly-Clark is Saving Transportation and Distribution Dollars with Freight Leveling
ProvisionAI Chosen as Top Three Finalist in CSCMP 3Vs Innovation Awards ProvisionAI, the only provider of a patented optimized replenishment transportation scheduling solution, is presenting at CSCMP how Kimberly-Clark saves transportation and distribution dollars by leveling freight loads. ProvisionAI’s LevelLoad solution combines holistic network optimization, smart early tendering, and load-size maximization to create optimal schedules […]
Uber Freight doubles down on enterprise technology, unveils next generation product roadmap with AI-powered logistics
Uber Freight is unveiling Insights AI, a powerful generative-AI-powered insights tool that will transform decision making in logistics and support transportation teams Uber Freight announced the most comprehensive evolution of its logistics technologies designed to power the global movement of goods. The news comes nearly two years after the $2.25B acquisition of the market’s largest transportation management […]
People
Women In Trucking Association Announces Sarah Smith of Penske Transportation Solutions as Vice Chair
Smith will collaborate with WIT’s officers, board of directors, and staff to guide the association’s mission of encouraging the employment of women in the industry The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sarah Smith as vice chair of the association. In this role, Smith will collaborate with WIT’s officers, board of directors, and staff […]
ATRI COMMENCES RESEARCH ON CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN TRUCK DRIVERS
Collaborating with truck driver training schools to identify recruitment and training issues unique to women The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is initiating research on the challenges facing women truck drivers as well as barriers that discourage women from considering a career as a truck driver. The comprehensive study will also identify strategies for overcoming […]
Percentage of Female Technicians Shows Substantial Increase
The 2023 WIT Index shows that more than 7% of technicians in companies in transportation are women According to new data from the 2023 WIT Index, which was released recently by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), the percentage of female equipment technicians in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation […]
Autonomous
Uber Freight doubles down on enterprise technology, unveils next generation product roadmap with AI-powered logistics
Uber Freight is unveiling Insights AI, a powerful generative-AI-powered insights tool that will transform decision making in logistics and support transportation teams Uber Freight announced the most comprehensive evolution of its logistics technologies designed to power the global movement of goods. The news comes nearly two years after the $2.25B acquisition of the market’s largest transportation management […]
Waabi and Uber Freight to build industry-first solution for autonomous truck deployment
Over the next ten years, the two companies intend to deploy billions of miles of Waabi Driver capacity, with the first commercial route now live in Texas Waabi, the global leader in generative AI and simulation for autonomous driving, and Uber Freight, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the safe deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks […]
TuSimple study demonstrates autonomous system fuel efficiency improvements
Based on more than 30,000 miles of highway driving, available whitepaper details 11% fuel efficiency advantage for autonomous trucks versus manually driven trucks TuSimple autonomous driving technology leader, today announced publication and results of its recent On-Road Maneuver Performance Study, revealing increased fuel efficiency improvements associated with autonomous driving systems. Findings show TuSimple’s Level 4 […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
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: […]
Navistar’s 100th Fleetrite Storefront Opening Provides Increased Parts Availability, Customer Uptime
Fleetrite currently offers more than 100 product lines with 18,000 parts, consistently increasing its offerings and inventory for customers Navistar has announced the opening of its 100th storefront location by Kyrish Truck Center in Willis, Texas for its Fleetrite® all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand. With this milestone, Navistar has doubled its original goal […]
Fuel & Oil
Electrada Partners with Daimler Truck Financial ServicesTo Deliver Charging-as-a-Service for Electric Buses and Trucks
Supports Daimler Truck North America Customers in the Transformation to Sustainable Transportation Electrada, a fleet electrification solutions company, and Daimler Truck Financial Services, one of the world’s leading financial service providers for commercial vehicles, have entered into an official partnership to drive higher adoption of sustainable transportation leveraging Daimler’s leadership in commercial Battery Electric Vehicles […]
Comdata To Preview TotalSTORE Point-of-Sale Solutions Powered by GK
Leading technology partners future-proof checkout for truck stops and convenience stores of any size with a modern, simplified POS solution Comdata, Inc., and GK Software, a leading global provider of comprehensive retail applications for real-time omnichannel business systems, announced Comdata’s premier point-of-sale (POS) solution for convenience retailers, travel centers and truck stops. The state-of-the-art Comdata […]
Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Wins Mobility GREEN AWARD at GTF Connect Los Angeles
Hyundai’s XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck has won the GREEN AWARD in the Mobility category at GTF Connect Los Angeles, hosted in Hollywood, California. XCIENT Fuel Cell’s innovative technology positions it as an industry leader, providing zero-emission transport solutions. Its advanced fuel cell technology sets a benchmark for the future of sustainable, efficient transportation. “I am honored to accept […]
Fleet Maintenance
Comdata To Preview TotalSTORE Point-of-Sale Solutions Powered by GK
Leading technology partners future-proof checkout for truck stops and convenience stores of any size with a modern, simplified POS solution Comdata, Inc., and GK Software, a leading global provider of comprehensive retail applications for real-time omnichannel business systems, announced Comdata’s premier point-of-sale (POS) solution for convenience retailers, travel centers and truck stops. The state-of-the-art Comdata […]
Michelin Debuts New X One Pre-Mold Retread Lines Designed for Maximum Efficiency on Long Haul Applications
Michelin X One Line Energy D2 and X One XDS2 pre-mold retreads are the latest additions to the next generation wide base single tire offer portfolio The Michelin X One Line Energy D2 Pre-Mold retread tire is Michelin’s lowest rolling resistance heavy truck drive retread to date. Created for long-haul transportation, it is designed to […]
Cummins Acquires Portions of Faurecia’s Commercial Vehicle Exhaust Aftertreatment Business in Europe and the U.S.
Cummins Inc. announced that Cummins Emission Solutions completed its acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related activities, one in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), and one in Roermond, Netherlands. Faurecia is a global automotive technology leader and company of the FORVIA Group. “We announced our intent to acquire this portion of Faurecia’s business […]
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 […]
Air Liquide and Trillium to collaborate on heavy-duty hydrogen fueling market in the U.S.
Air Liquide and Trillium will combine their strengths in hydrogen production, distribution and fueling infrastructure deployment Air Liquide and Trillium Energy Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the development of the heavy-duty hydrogen fueling market in the U.S. This significant collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in accelerating the decarbonization of the […]
Knight Transportation and Clean Energy Demonstrate Ultra-Low Carbon Fuel Through Cummins X15N Natural Gas Powertrains
Cummins X15N natural gas engine delivers diesel-like ratings as well as durability and reliability to allow fleets to significantly reduce their carbon footprint Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. and the industry’s largest full truckload company, has been successfully testing Cummins’ (NYSE:CMI) new X15N natural gas engine in Southern California – realizing NOx and greenhouse gas reductions […]
NIKOLA CELEBRATES THE COMMERCIAL LAUNCH OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK IN COOLIDGE, ARIZONA
Nikola’s ground-breaking hydrogen fuel cell electric truck features a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time as low as 20 minutes Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, achieved a significant milestone as it celebrated the commercial launch of the Nikola […]
IMC INVESTS IN LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCKS TO EXPAND GULF HEAVY-HAUL SERVICES
The trucks have a lighter weight body, smaller engine, are designed to handle any increased weights and can pull all container sizes IMC, the largest marine drayage provider in the nation, has invested more than $3 million in new equipment in the Gulf Coast. The company recently took delivery of fleet of 20 new International® lightweight tractors […]
Navistar Recognized by EPA as SmartWay Program High Performer
The EPA’s SmartWay Program provides a comprehensive system for tracking fuel use and freight emissions across supply chains Navistar, Inc. announced its recognition as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) High Performer in the SmartWay Program’s Shipper category. The EPA’s SmartWay Program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency. “Navistar […]
Used Class 8 Retail Sales Rebounded Strongly in August
ACT Research reports used Class 8 retail sales rebounded strongly, as expected, from July’s misstep, advancing 12% m/m According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail sales rebounded strongly, as expected, from July’s misstep, advancing 12% m/m in August. Average mileage decreased […]
HYZON MOTORS CONFIRMS AGREEMENT RESOLVING SEC INVESTIGATION
Without admitting or denying the allegations in the SEC’s complaint, Hyzon has agreed to pay a civil monetary penalty of $25 million Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a high-power hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, announced a final resolution of the investigation by the U.S. Securities and […]
BYD Motors, Cox Automotive Announce Groundbreaking Service Partnership in U.S. Market
Service agreement that covers BYD customers and their growing fleets of class 6 and class 8 trucks within the United States with 24/7 roadside support and a nationwide network of EV-trained service technicians BYD Motors and Cox Automotive announced the two companies have entered into a service agreement that covers BYD customers and their growing […]
American Battery Technology Company Receives Contract from US DOE to Accelerate Commercialization of Next-Generation Battery Recycling
Processes utilize a strategic de-manufacturing and targeted chemical extraction train in order to recover battery materials with high yields, low cost, and with a low environmental footprint American Battery Technology Company integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, has received […]
HERE Technologies and Eco-Movement partner to improve the EV charging experience for drivers globally
This feature allows EV drivers to easily locate charge points supported by their specific charging service HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, has entered into a partnership with Eco-Movement, the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging station data, to create faster, fresher, and more accurate charging experiences for EV drivers globally. […]
Navistar Joins UN Global Compact, the World’s Largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative
Navistar is working towards decarbonization and circular business in its products, operations, and supply chain Navistar, Inc. has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative, solidifying its commitment to sustainability. Navistar joins other companies who are taking shared responsible business action to create a world in which we can all live and thrive. Launched […]
AMERICA’S TOP-5 DEADLIEST CITIES, COUNTIES AND STATES FOR DRIVING
Led by Texas, Southern States top the list with the most fatal crashes according to new interactive crash map commissioned by Nextbase Dash Cams The Southern United States is home to four of the five worst states for fatal crashes, according to a new interactive crash map commissioned by Nextbase, the world’s leading dash cam brand. Led by Texas, the five […]
Commercial fleets can now purchase and deploy the Azuga Fleet Management Software from the Amazon Marketplace
Azuga is the first product to be offered by Bridgestone in AWS Marketplace since the company joined the APN in 2022 Bridgestone Americas Azuga Fleet Management Software is now available for purchase in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and […]
Trucker Path Provides Quick Access to Spot Cargo Insurance for App Users
Powered by MiKargo247, all-risk coverage is now available as single trip policies and per load pricing Trucker Path, a subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider, Moatable, Inc. and the most comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, continues to expand its Trucker Path Marketplace offering with spot cargo insurance powered by MiKargo247. […]
Maverik Expands Its Fleet Portfolio with Multi Service Fuel Card Alliance
Maverik now accepting Multi Service Fuel Cards at all premier locations with commercial fueling lanes Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop has teamed up with Multi Service Fuel Card, a leading fuel card solution in the trucking industry, to offer a new network of truck drivers an enhanced experience when paying for fuel. This new feature will […]
McNeilus Announces First Order of Fully Integrated Electric RCVs with Republic Services
McNeilus will build 50 of its Volterra ZSL zero emission refuse collection vehicles for Republic Services, with delivery planned in 2024 McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, has received the first order from Republic Services for its fully integrated McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ electric refuse collection vehicle and will initially build […]
EKA and Verizon Connect to Deliver Integrated Services to Fleet Customers
To deliver integrated EKA Freight Management and Verizon Connect Telematics services to for-hire and private-fleet customers EKA Solutions Inc, the industry leading provider of People-First cloud-based integrated freight management platform, EKA Omni-TMS™, today announced It will deliver leading-edge integrated EKA Freight Management and Verizon Connect Telematics services to for-hire and private-fleet customers beginning in Q4 2023. “EKA […]
NTEA releases fall 2023 U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report
How recent chassis shortages have impacted inventory levels NTEA – The Work Truck Association™ released the third edition of the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report – Powered by Commercial Truck Trader, NTEA and S&P Global Mobility. This semi-annual industry report, which was launched in 2022, delves into the details, data and trends around the commercial […]
Love’s ranked #1 on Indeed’s list of Better Work Awards for 2023
Highlights commitment to workers wellbeing Love’s Travel Stops earned the #1 spot in the first-ever Better Work Awards presented by Indeed, a leading jobs and hiring site. Based on the world’s largest study of work wellbeing and millions of employee insights, the award showcases Love’s commitment to the happiness, purpose and satisfaction of its team […]
ATA, TMC Celebrate 2023 National Technician Appreciation Week
Professional technicians perform one of the most demanding and critical roles in trucking The American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council announced the beginning of the fourth annual National Technician Appreciation Week. “The men and women who keep our trucks moving are a critical part of our industry, most deserving of recognition,” said […]
DAT Announces Industry’s First AI-powered Identity-Verification Solution to Combat Fraud
DAT Freight & Analytics to help prevent the unauthorized use of customer login credentials and combat the growing threat of identity theft in trucking and logistics DAT Freight & Analytics introduced the industry’s first purpose-built, AI-powered identity-fraud detection and prevention platform through a partnership with Verosint, to help prevent the unauthorized use of customer login […]
Factors Signal a Fundamentally Weaker US Tractor Market in 2024
ACT Research reports ongoing pent-up vocational truck demand, strong tractor demand in Mexico, and labor hoarding ACT Research believes that “it’s different this time” factors are at work in 2024, and those factors will help support a fundamentally weak US tractor market. Those factors include ongoing pent-up vocational truck demand, strong tractor demand in Mexico, […]
FleetDrive 360 Integration Links Carriers with Lab Testing
Partnership with Abbott provides drug and alcohol testing to its combination of driver onboarding, reporting and compliance solutions FleetDrive 360, the provider of a comprehensive, cloud-based solution for managing driver qualifications and compliance, announced a partnership with Abbott that will provide carriers with a fast and seamless method of scheduling drug tests and 72-hours results […]
PAWNEE NATION AND CANOO PARTNER FOR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY JOBS AND GROWTH
Under the Historic Agreement, Pawnee Tribal Officials and Canoo Will Work Together to Deploy Zero-Emission Vehicles and Promote Employment, Entrepreneurial Opportunities Canoo Technologies has established an agreement with the Pawnee Nation, based in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to identify and nurture emerging business and job opportunities in Oklahoma’s growing clean energy industry. “Our decision to locate our manufacturing in Oklahoma was driven […]
Ryder Deploys its First BrightDrop Electric Vehicles into Rental Fleet
BrightDrop’s electric vans within Ryder’s rental fleet marks an important step in Ryder’s ongoing efforts to meet the rising demand and adoption of commercial electric vehicles in the United States Ryder System, Inc. announces the deployment of its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans at four strategic Ryder facilities in California, Texas, and New York. The […]
Nation’s Top Highway Official Celebrates Opening of 200 New Truck Parking Spaces to Improve Safety Along Interstate 80 in Wyoming
New data visualization tool shows continued growth, importance of freight transportation and the movement of goods in Wyoming and nationwide The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt today joined federal, state and local officials in Laramie, Wyo., to unveil 200 new truck parking spaces along Interstate 80. These new truck parking spaces […]
FTR’s July Trucking Conditions Index Improved from June but Remains in Solidly Negative Territory
Overall truck freight market remains unfavorable for trucking companies FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index was slightly less negative in July at -5.34 than June’s -6.29 reading as improved freight volume and capacity utilization offset weaker freight rates and higher fuel costs. Carriers continue to face challenging market conditions, and surging fuel prices in August and September […]
Coke Canada Bottling Debuts First Volvo VNR Electric Trucks in its Iconic ‘Red Fleet’
Volvo VNR Electric trucks are contributing to the company’s goal of reducing carbon emissions from direct sources and supplied energy by 46.2 percent by 2030 In honour of its fifth birthday and importance of its Toward a Better Future Together environmental sustainability action plan, Volvo Trucks North America customer Coke Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada […]
Together For Safer Roads Announces Steps Toward New Global Seatbelt Utilization Standards and Fleet Operator Implementation
Rigorous policies that encompass and address both human behavior and specific seat belt hardware and technology that taken together have the potential to increase seat belt utilization rates This week, Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering cross-sector partnerships and using technological innovation to enhance global fleet trucking safety, announced […]
The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities Partner to Launch Laneshift, Initiative to Decarbonize Freight Trucks in Developing Countries
The Climate Pledge Commits $10M to C40 Cities to kick-start the development and deployment of zero-emission electric trucks and charging infrastructure across major cities in India and Latin America The Climate Pledge—co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism—and C40 Cities launched Laneshift, a partnership to tackle carbon emissions through zero-emission freight by reimagining medium- and heavy-duty […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.2% in August
Index 2.3% Below August 2022 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in August after rising 1.1% in July. In August, the index equaled 115.3 (2015=100) compared with 115 in July. “The evidence is growing that tonnage hit bottom in April and continues its slow climb upwards,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob […]
Universal Technical Institute to Help Students Launch Careers at TravelCenters of America
TA to offer early employment to current students, tuition reimbursement to graduates Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, is collaborating with TravelCenters of America (TA) to provide career opportunities for Diesel and Auto tech students. As part of the collaboration, students […]
ATA Urges Congress to Establish National Framework for Automated Vehicles
Emerging technology can support truck drivers and improve supply chain efficiency American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that automated vehicle technology holds great promise to enhance highway safety, boost economic productivity, and support trucking’s essential workforce. In order to harness this technology’s full potential, Spear emphasized […]
Rhythmos Launches Mobility and Utility Network Platform for EV Charging with TVA and Knoxville Utilities Board
Rhythmos will tap into data from 250,000 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters to provide KUB with energy network management to optimize EV charging capabilities Without innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, the average utility will need to invest thousands of dollars in grid upgrades per EV. To support utilities and consumers with increased EV charging […]
Pent-Up Equipment Demand Likely to Fade into Year End, Though Vocational Truck Demand Remains Strong
ACT Research reports Class 8 backlog fell by 11,000 units to 152,600 units On continued strong build rates and seasonally weak order volumes, the Class 8 backlog fell by 11,000 units to 152,600 units. At 5.3 months, the nominal backlog-to-build ratio is the lowest it’s been since fall 2020, as published in ACT Research’s latest […]
