Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Virginia’s VITA Signs Fleet Tracking SaaS Contract With CalAmp
Virginia Department of Transportation to leverage SaaS technology to manage fleet of 12,000 CalAmp secured a statewide contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) signed a 10-year contract to leverage CalAmp’s iOn™ fleet software as a service (SaaS) technology to manage fleet vehicles and snowplow assets, encompassing approximately 12,000 […]
Lytx Selected to Participate in the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program
Smart Cities Accelerator Program connects companies who have proven their expertise and foresight in deploying Qualcomm technology-based solutions Lytx®, provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, today announced the company has been accepted to participate in the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm […]
Business Owners Combating Distracted Driving with Telematics Technology
Nationwide expanding telematics solutions for fleet operations with Cambridge Mobile Telematics Business owners who put quite a bit of trust in the hands of their fleet drivers to deliver on time and protect their vehicles hope something else isn’t consuming driver attention – distracted driving. The National Highway Safety Administration reports that over 3,000 people […]
People
Mix Telematics Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Mr. Granara held the position of CFO at Ameresco MiX Telematics fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software as a Service (“SaaS”), announces the appointment of Mr. John Granara as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Executive Vice President, effective July 8, 2019. Mr. Granara will succeed Mr. Paul Dell, who has filled […]
Nominations Open for Pilot Flying J’s Annual Road Warrior Contest
Celebrate professional drivers with a chance to win up to $10,000 Pilot Flying J’s annual Road Warrior program returns and is accepting nominations to recognize professional drivers in the U.S. who demonstrate superior efforts in the trucking industry. Anyone can nominate a professional driver at RoadWarrior.PilotFlyingJ.com from July 8-21, 2019, for the chance to be named the 2019 […]
Tyler Harden Joins TTN as Vice President, Service Provider Network
TTN Fleet Solutions partners with towing, repair, and maintenance businesses to serve the needs of its customers Jeff St. Pierre, President and Chief Executive Officer of TTN Fleet Solutions, announced the hiring of Tyler Harden as Vice President, Service Provider Network. Reporting directly to St. Pierre, Harden will guide the company’s efforts to maximize customer […]
Autonomous
Is Tesla’s Warning of a Battery Minerals Shortage Valid or Not?
These critical battery minerals include lithium, nickel, copper, and cobalt One of the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Tesla has issued a warning about a potential global shortage of battery minerals on the horizon. The question on many industry watchers mind is in what time frame? It seems the answer is a bit murky. […]
Intelligent Tire and Sensor Market to Reach $77.51B by 2024
Study reports market driven by autonomous and electric vehicles According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research, titled ‘Global Intelligent Tire and Sensor Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2024’, the global intelligent tire and sensor market is expected to reach $77.51 billion by 2024. The market is projected to witness compound annual growth rate of 7.44%, […]
VA’s First Autonomous Public Shuttle
Virginia’s first public autonomous shuttle service pilot on open, public roads now live and serving the community Perrone Robotics in partnership with Albemarle County and JAUNT, Inc., announced that the pilot phase of Virginia’s first public autonomous shuttle service commenced operation in Crozet, Virginia. The shuttle service called AVNU (Autonomous Vehicle, Neighborhood Use), is driven by Perrone Robotics’ TONY (TO […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
CIMC Intermodal Equipment Featured ATA Product Provider
CIMC Intermodal Equipment is the world’s largest manufacturer of intermodal chassis trailers The American Trucking Associations announced it is renewing CIMC Intermodal Equipment, the world’s largest manufacturer of intermodal chassis trailers, as an ATA Business Solutions Featured Product. “Chassis are essential to the trucking industry and the movement of America’s goods. A few weeks ago, […]
Spartan Motors Secures Vehicle Assembly Contract With Grande West Transportation Group
Leading Class A Diesel Chassis Manufacturer and Contract Assembler Signs Exclusive U.S. Bus-Production Deal, Reducing Order Lead Time for Customers Spartan Specialty Chassis and Vehicles has entered into an exclusive U.S.-based assembly agreement with Grande West Transportation Group Inc. a Canadian bus manufacturer that designs, engineers, and manufactures purpose-built mid-size buses for transit authorities and […]
Link Introduces 105K Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension
Suspension sets new industry standard for capacity, durability, roll stability, articulation and overall performance Link Mfg., Ltd has delivered the first set of its new Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspensions. The industry’s first ultra-high-capacity tri-drive air suspensions are engineered to be used in multi-axle configurations for heavy-haul and off-highway applications. Designed for traditional production line installation, Triton’s brawny […]
Fuel & Oil
QuikQ Announces Investments by Love’s Travel Stops and TravelCenters of America
QuikQ offers trucking companies another choice QuikQ an independent full-service fuel payment solutions provider founded in 2008, announced strategic investments by truck stop and truck maintenance industry leaders Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s) and TravelCenters of America LLC (Nasdaq: TA) (TA). With the financial backing of Love’s and TA, QuikQ is strategically poised for continued growth and expansion in the fuel payments […]
Nominations Open for Pilot Flying J’s Annual Road Warrior Contest
Celebrate professional drivers with a chance to win up to $10,000 Pilot Flying J’s annual Road Warrior program returns and is accepting nominations to recognize professional drivers in the U.S. who demonstrate superior efforts in the trucking industry. Anyone can nominate a professional driver at RoadWarrior.PilotFlyingJ.com from July 8-21, 2019, for the chance to be named the 2019 […]
EPA Proposes Renewable Volume for 2020 to Meet Statutory Deadline
Minimums that must be supplied to the market include biomass-based diesel volume standard The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler issued a proposed rule under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program that would set the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in calendar year 2020, as well […]
Fleet Maintenance
Stertil-Koni Continues Support of NY-based Bailey’s Café with Additional $10,000 Donation
Stertil-Koni’s contributions have been invaluable to sustaining the Bailey’s thriving summer program Stertil-Koni, the leader in heavy duty bus lifts and truck lifts, has continued its support of Brooklyn, NY-based Bailey’s Café, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, with an additional $10,000 donation. The funds are targeted to provide a collaborative creative summer program for its […]
UTI Engages Transportation Industry Employers in Developing Their Talent Pipelines
Early Employment initiative is a hybrid of post-secondary technical education and on-the-job skills training Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative that engages transportation industry employers in developing their talent pipelines and gives students an inside track on rewarding long-term careers. UTI’s Early Employment initiative marries proven post-secondary skills education with on-the-job, apprenticeship-type […]
Tyler Harden Joins TTN as Vice President, Service Provider Network
TTN Fleet Solutions partners with towing, repair, and maintenance businesses to serve the needs of its customers Jeff St. Pierre, President and Chief Executive Officer of TTN Fleet Solutions, announced the hiring of Tyler Harden as Vice President, Service Provider Network. Reporting directly to St. Pierre, Harden will guide the company’s efforts to maximize customer […]
Recent News
Spot Rates Start July With a Bang
Rates rose on higher volumes in California’s four major reefer markets National average spot van and refrigerated freight rates shot higher last week as shippers looked for carriers to move freight during a holiday-shortened week, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards. Load-posting volume on the DAT network fell 45% […]
Revolution Trucking Looks to Disrupt the Truckload Industry
RT noticed that the over-sized and over-weight segment of the truckload industry is significantly underserved James Adams, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, announces the formation of Revolution Trucking, a limited liability company based in Seville, Ohio. Revolution provides asset-based and brokered truckload solutions with a focus on dry van, flat bed, and power-only moves in […]
Navigating the Winding Road Toward Driverless Mobility
And Why Your First Autonomous Ride will Likely be in a Robotaxi The following is an opinion editorial by Professor Amnon Shashua of Intel Corporation. As we all watch automakers and autonomous tech companies team up in various alliances, it’s natural to wonder about their significance and what the future will bring. Are we realizing […]
National Transportation Safety Board Issues New School Bus Safety Recommendations
Fire Suppression Systems Now Recommended as Standard Safety Equipment On All New and In-Service School Busses in The U.S. USSC Group a manufacturer of safety, survivability and technology products for the mass transit, school bus, military, and first responder markets, commends the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on their recent recommendation that all new and […]
C.R. England Selects SmartDrive Video-based Safety Program
The SmartDrive program reinforces C.R. England’s safety policy and top-down safety culture SmartDrive Systems, a leader in video-based safety and transportation intelligence, today announced C.R. England, one of the largest refrigerated carriers in the United States, is deploying the SmartDrive® video-based safety program across its entire fleet following a competitive review and head-to-head pilot program. C.R. England selected […]
NAFA Seeks Subject Matter Experts for DOT and Maintenance Management Instruction Guides
Educational Resource and Associated Study Guides for a DOT module NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, seeks Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop educational Resource and Associated Study Guides for a Department of Transportation module and Maintenance Management module of its CAFM® certification program. The DOT content should include […]
Penske Logistics Earns Supplier Excellence Award from Novelis
Novelis sends a loaded Penske truck on the road approximately every 40 minutes Penske Logistics was recently recognized by Novelis with a supplier excellence award for logistics solutions. Penske is a leading provider of dedicated transportation to Novelis North America and it is an integral part of its closed-loop aluminum supply chain serving top automakers. Penske’s […]
Work Truck Solutions Expands Commercial Dealership Opens Texas Office
Commercial vehicle sales is the fastest growing profit opportunity for automotive franchise dealers Work Truck Solutions (WTS) announced that their new VP of Sales, Keith Nordin, has opened a sales office in Dallas, TX, to focus on providing services to dealers who want to expand their commercial vehicle business. Commercial vehicle sales is the fastest growing profit […]
WABCO Introduces New Fleet Solutions Business to Support Transport Ecosystems
Digital portfolio will include extension of its Internet of Things and cloud-based technologies for commercial vehicle fleets WABCO Holdings global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced that it has established a new Fleet Solutions organization which will develop solutions designed to […]
TA Kicks off ‘Band Together for St. Christopher Fund’ Campaign
Donations Help Support Professional Drivers in Need TravelCenters of America operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express® brands, has launched its tenth annual campaign in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), a non-profit organization that helps truck drivers suffering financial hardship as a result of being out […]
Car IQ Secures $5 Million in to Accelerate Autonomous Payment Gateway for Vehicles
Car IQ is designed to serve the broad needs of vehicle fleet managers Car IQ, a leader in vehicle payment technology, announced it has closed Series A funding of $5 million led by Quest Venture Partners with participation from new investors Avanta Ventures, Citi Ventures, Alpana Ventures, Plug and Play, and AVG’s Spike Ventures. Car […]
Ethanol Outlook Weak Amid Sluggish Demand
Persistent low margins will likely drive ethanol plants to diversify revenue streams Operating margins for ethanol producers will likely remain weak for the remainder of 2019 under the weight of abundant production. Declining corn production this year will also squeeze margins and some ethanol plants will be forced to shut down or idle their production […]
ATA Unveils 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Logo
Announces Trucking Day at Nationals Park The American Trucking Associations revealed the official 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and thank-a-trucker toolkit. The association also announced Trucking Day at Nationals Park, an event in which professional truck drivers will sing the National Anthem, receive mid-game recognitions from the fans, and participate in on-field activities. “Every September, […]
Road Safety Market Worth $4.7 Billion by 2024
North America is expected to lead the Road Safety Market According to a new market research report “Road Safety Market by Solution (Red Light, Speed, Bus Lane, Section Enforecement, ALPR/ANPR, & Incident Detection & Response), Service (Consulting & Training, System Integration & Deployment, Support & Maintenance), Region – Global Forecast to 2024”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Road Safety […]
Actsoft connects with Geotab, adding new solution to Geotab Marketplace
The Geotab Marketplace is host to over 200 partner solutions Industry leaders Actsoft, Inc. and Geotab recently announced a new collaboration to include Actsoft’s flagship solution, Encore, on the Geotab Marketplace, an extensive online solution center for managing mobile assets and workers. Encore, which is now available to over 40,000 Geotab customers, is designed to […]
Local Motors Brings Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Challenge To Pacific Northwest
Local Motors has invited municipalities, campuses and designated districts to propose a short-term, local use for Olli, the world’s first co-created, self-driving electric shuttle Local Motors by LM Industries Group Inc., known for 3D-printed mobility solutions, is asking the Pacific Northwest region to consider locations for its self-driving shuttle known as Olli. The company is launching […]
Utilimaster Unveiled Innovative Driver Ergonomics Technology at The 2019 Clean Show
Utilimaster demonstrated new safety technology that enhance driver safety and ease of operation via an integrated 360-degree camera system Spartan Motors, Inc. which specializes in commercial, retail, and specialty service vehicle and upfit design, manufacturing, and assembling, under its Utilimaster® brand, showcased the latest technology and capabilities of walk-in vans for linen and laundry service […]
DENSO Donates Racetrack to Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan
Donation supports efforts to inspire students’ interest in STEM careers, strengthen career preparedness “DENSO’s racetrack donation supports our continuous efforts to spark students’ imaginations and help build the future workforce,” said Kenichiro Ito, senior executive officer for DENSO Corporation and chief executive officer of DENSO’s North American Headquarters. “By exposing students to STEM education, they […]
Enterprise Fleet Management Providing Prairie View A&M University with Tech & Cost Savings
Will improve fleet performance and provide a better driving experience Prairie View A&M University a member of the Texas A&M University System, is partnering with Enterprise Fleet Management to enhance its brand image and upgrade its fleet with vehicles that provide greater ease of use, enhanced technology capabilities and cost savings. As part of the agreement, Enterprise […]
FedEx Shareholder Investigation: Class Action Lawsuit Filed
Lawsuit alleges that after the crippling cyber-attack known as NotPetya, FedEx falsely assured investors that its negative impact on newly acquired business Thornton Law Firm LLP has filed a lawsuit against FedEx Corporation on behalf of FedEx shareholders (NYSE ticker: FDX). FedEx investors who have purchased at least 500 shares of FedEx stock between September 19, […]
Premium Transportation Logistics Transfers Ownership
Senior Management Team acquires PTL from Magnate Worldwide Premium Transportation Logistics’ (“PTL”) Senior Management Team, comprised of current President, Jeff Curry, longtime PTL Operations Manager, Keith Avery, and expedited transportation sales veteran, Brad Kelley, announced that it has acquired PTL from Magnate Worldwide. PTL will continue to serve the ground expedite market in North America. […]
FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders for June Stay Well Below 20,000
But Class 8 truck build rates should begin to decrease in the coming months FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for June at 13,000 units, up 24% from May, but continuing to track well below 20,000 units. Including June activity, this is the weakest 6-month start to a year since 2010. Most orders […]
North America Medium and Heavy-Duty Volumes Rise Incrementally in June
13,100 units in June, gaining 20% from May’s three-year low Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data show the industry booked 13,100 units in June, gaining 20% from May’s three-year low, but down a significant 69% from year-ago June’s very tough comparison. Note that these numbers are preliminary. Complete industry data for June, including […]
Argus Fleet Protection Now in Both Automotive and Commercial Aircraft Fleets
Modern transport system are making the cyber threat landscape more complex Argus Fleet Protection distills years of automotive in-vehicle cyber research intelligence in a back-end solution to provide global customers deep insights into cyber events threatening commercial aircraft and vehicle-fleets already on the road Argus Cyber Security, a global leader in automotive cyber security, upgraded […]
Lytx Data Reveals the 10 Riskiest Cities for Fourth of July Driving
Between July 3 and July 5, 2018, roadways near Newark, New Jersey, were found to be at least 53 percent riskier than any other U.S. city Lytx®, provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, today announced new information about the riskiest cities and times of day for travel […]
Convoy Launches Automated Reloads Nationwide
Enables Carriers to Spend More Time Hauling, Less Time Empty In a trucking industry first, Convoy, a nationwide trucking network and platform, today launched Automated Reloads, a new program to book multiple loads at a time – helping drivers earn more, minimize empty miles, and eliminate time waiting between work. With Automated Reloads, Convoy algorithmically […]
A&R Logistics Acquires Blue Water Plastic Transport
Acquisition increases A&R’s asset fleet and expands its presence in the Midwestern U.S. Wind Point Partners and portfolio company A&R Logistics are pleased to announce that A&R has acquired Blue Water Plastic Transport, LLC (“BWP”). BWP, founded in 1988 and headquartered in St. Clair, MI, provides specialty bulk transportation and logistics services to the plastics industry. […]
Super Truck Center Joins Power Heavy Duty Network
Super Truck Center provides a broad selection of heavy duty aftermarket parts and truck and trailer repair services Power Heavy Duty recently added Super Truck Center, Inc. to its distributor network. Super Truck Center, Inc., located in Genoa City, Wisconsin, serves fleets, municipalities, independent service facilities and owner-operators with a broad selection of quality heavy […]
Boss Truck Shop Relocates to Larger Facility in Sioux Falls
Boss Truck Shops – Dedicated Truck Service Since 1948 with 45 shops in 23 states In order to meet demand and better serve its customers, Boss Truck Shop, Inc., is pleased to announce the relocation of the Boss Truck Shop in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to a new, larger facility. The Sioux Falls Boss Truck Shop […]
Cummins To Acquire Hydrogenics
Hydrogenics has worked for 24 years to emerge as a global leader in fuel cell and hydrogen solutions Cummins Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, all the issued and outstanding shares of fuel cell systems provider Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS: TSX: HYG) for US$15.00 per share in cash, […]
TravelCenters of America Launches Two Fleet Payment Card Options
UltraONE Universal and UltraONE Select Offer Additional Benefit Options to Fleets TravelCenters of America, nationwide operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express® travel center network has launched two new fleet payment card options. Both new payment cards, UltraONE® Universal and UltraONE® Select, offer distinctive benefits to fleets. The new UltraONE Universal and Select cards offer customers many […]
Women In Trucking Association Partners with Uber Freight
Uber sees that women can help address the current capacity crunch The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) welcomes Uber Freight as its newest Silver Level Partner, backing the nonprofit association’s mission: to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize the obstacles they face. Since joining in 2016, Uber […]
Roadrunner CFO Resigns
Search process to identify a successor underway Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, announced that Terence R. Rogers, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is resigning from the company effective at the end of August. He will continue to assist the company throughout the transition of his responsibilities. Rogers’ […]
GPS Insight Announces Major Rebranding
New identity corporate messaging and strategy better communicates technologies to address each customer’s needs GPS Insight provider of fleet software for organizations with vehicles, trailers and other mobile assets, announced a major rebranding to embody the company’s pioneering innovations in telematics and its passion for customer success. Along with the redesign of the company’s website, […]
