Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Werner Invests in New TMS to Advance Cloud-Tech in Transportation
Premier Transportation and Logistics Provider Invests in MasterMind™ Transportation Management System to Propel Werner EDGE Initiative Werner Enterprises announced its collaboration and investment with Mastery Logistics Systems, Inc., the company behind MasterMind™, a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) designed to manage complex transportation needs for shippers, carriers and logistics service providers. Led by transportation industry […]
Panasonic Collaborates with Phiar to Bring Real-World AI-Driven Navigation to Automotive Solutions
AI technology runs on automotive infotainment systems, detects and analyzes the driver’s surroundings in real-time, and combines it with 3D localization Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, (Panasonic Automotive) a tier one global automotive supplier, announces a collaboration with Phiar, developers of edge spatial-AI technology and augmented reality navigation platform, to […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles
Publishes an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on ADS safety framework The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems (ADS) in the future. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) […]
People
Digital Freight Platform Loadsmart Raises $90M in Series C Funding Round
Backed by TFI International and Led by BlackRock’s Managed Funds and Maersk Loadsmart, a leading digital freight technology company, announced the successful completion of its Series C fundraising. The $90 million round was led by BlackRock, Inc.’s managed funds and included prominent strategic investors from the transportation space such as TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX: TFII), […]
Trucking Industry Beckons Women Seeking New Careers
The COVID pandemic has caused widespread unemployment—especially female unemployment. ATS’s John Kearney urges women to consider commercial truck driving, a profession short on workers and long on opportunity A full 25% of recently surveyed U.S. adults said they or someone in their household had been laid off or lost a job due to the coronavirus […]
Women In Trucking Association Names Knichel and Teuton 2020 Influential Women in Trucking
Kristy and Jodie are inspirational not only for being exceptional business leaders and role models but for driving change in their local communities Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks presented the tenth annual Influential Woman in Trucking award to Kristy Knichel, CEO, Knichel Logistics and Jodie Teuton, vice president, Kenworth of Louisiana/ Hino […]
Autonomous
Panasonic Collaborates with Phiar to Bring Real-World AI-Driven Navigation to Automotive Solutions
AI technology runs on automotive infotainment systems, detects and analyzes the driver’s surroundings in real-time, and combines it with 3D localization Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, (Panasonic Automotive) a tier one global automotive supplier, announces a collaboration with Phiar, developers of edge spatial-AI technology and augmented reality navigation platform, to […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles
Publishes an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on ADS safety framework The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems (ADS) in the future. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) […]
GOODYEAR AND TUSIMPLE COLLABORATE ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FREIGHT OPERATIONS
Goodyear will provide products and repair services to enhance the safety and operation of autonomous trucks Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a strategic relationship with TuSimple, a global autonomous trucking technology company, to provide tires and tire management solutions to TuSimple’s Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). As part of this collaboration, Goodyear will provide products and repair services to enhance the safety and […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Meritor Announces Enhancements to MeritorPartsXpress.com
Meritor, Inc. announced additional enhancements to MeritorPartsXpress.com that streamline the ordering process and self-service tools The site improvements create a customized, quick and informative experience for each user based on location and other criteria. Newly launched features include: Real-time product inventory messaging regarding availability and delivery specifications (e.g. Get it by date; Want it by date) based on user’s […]
Meritor Manufactures 100-Millionth Brake Shoe
Producing Nearly Half of All Aftermarket Brake Shoes in North America Meritor, Inc. celebrated the production of its 100-millionth brake shoe at its Plainfield, Ind. manufacturing facility. The plant, which opened in 1999, remanufactures and manufactures new brake components and plays a major role in the commercial truck market. Responsible for nearly 50 percent of aftermarket brake […]
Meritor Announces North America’s Lightest-Weight Trailer Suspension
Suspension’s plug-and-play design is interchangeable with other trailing arm air ride suspensions and fits within the narrow hanger footprint of current trailer configurations Meritor, Inc. announced the introduction of the MTA-Tec6™ suspension, the market’s lightest trailer suspension offering up to 23,000-pound capacity for tankers, flatbeds and other demanding vocational applications. “We built the MTA-Tec6 suspension […]
Fuel & Oil
Vnomics Fuel Savings Leads Crum Trucking to Renewal
True Fuel technology from Vnomics is also helping spec more efficient trucks for the growing carrier Vnomics Corp., the provider of True Fuel®, a proven fuel saving technology that combines real-time driver coaching with insightful fuel efficiency data, announced that Crum Trucking is renewing its contract to have True Fuel on all company-owned vehicles. The decision […]
Introducing TruckLabs
XStream Trucking has a new name that reflects its role in bringing engineering solutions, grounded in research and data, to the trucking industry When XStream Trucking was founded in 2014, the company’s identity was tightly connected to its patented technology to improve semi-tractor-trailer truck aerodynamics. Thanks to the success of that product, TruckWings, the company […]
EPA Honors Crowley Trucking as 2020 SmartWay High Performer
EPA’s SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency By continuing to make its freight operations efficient and sustainable, Crowley Trucking has been designated as a 2020 High Performer from the SmartWay Partnership under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The designation recognizes trucking fleets that serve seaports, […]
Fleet Maintenance
Report Measures State Highway Conditions and Cost-Effectiveness
25th Annual Highway Report measures the condition and cost-effectiveness of state-controlled roads in 13 categories, including pavement condition, traffic congestion, fatalities, and spending per mile In the overall rankings of state highway performance and cost-effectiveness, Reason Foundation’s 25th Annual Highway Report finds North Dakota, Missouri, and Kansas have the nation’s best state-owned road systems. In […]
GOODYEAR AND TUSIMPLE COLLABORATE ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FREIGHT OPERATIONS
Goodyear will provide products and repair services to enhance the safety and operation of autonomous trucks Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a strategic relationship with TuSimple, a global autonomous trucking technology company, to provide tires and tire management solutions to TuSimple’s Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). As part of this collaboration, Goodyear will provide products and repair services to enhance the safety and […]
Aperia Technologies Selects Fontaine Modification as Preferred Installer of Halo Tire Inflator, Halo Connect
Halo Connect is a proprietary connectivity platform that enables fleets to virtually eliminate unplanned tire-related downtime by pairing predictive alerts with active inflation Aperia Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, has designated Fontaine Modification as a preferred installer of its Halo Tire […]
Recent News
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 […]
ONELIVE Launches Tech-Powered Carrier, X
X is a technology-first company focused on end to end delivery ONELIVE launches early access of its own parcel delivery carrier network to Reimagine Delivery™. X is building the next generation express parcel carrier service utilizing proprietary technology and large hard asset providers across the entire supply chain for a single delivery experience. “In 2019 […]
Lytx and Mission Introduce “The Fleet,” the #1 Industry Podcast for Fleet Managers and Their Teams
The Fleet explores the most pressing issues and transformative trends fleets are facing today The Fleet explores the most pressing issues and transformative trends fleets are facing today, featuring conversations with leading industry experts, drivers on the frontlines, and executives from fleets of all sizes and all industries New episodes are released every Wednesday Lytx®, […]
AASHTO Says FCC Action Today Hurts Public Safety Efforts
Statement from AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon on FCC Action The American Association of State Highway Officials today reacted to the action by the Federal Communications Commission that severely diminishes the effectiveness of the 5.9 GHz safety frequency for use in transportation. “AASHTO is disappointed that the FCC has abandoned the 5.9 GHz safety band, […]
International Truck Launches The New International® HX® Series
HX Series represents International Truck’s most comfortable, durable, technologically integrated and driver-focused Severe Service truck ever International Truck launched the new International® HX® Series, the next-generation of its HX Series vehicles. The new HX Series is the first product released under the company’s Navistar 4.0 strategy and its Project Compass initiative – which focuses on flexible, modular […]
As Holidays Approach, Reefer Freight Heats Up
DAT Trendlines: Freight Trends on the Spot Market The number of available loads of spot truckload freight fell 8% while truck posts jumped more than 11% during the week ending Nov. 15, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards. Van, refrigerated, and flatbed load-to-truck ratios each fell by […]
Netradyne Expands Product Line with New Driveri D-210
Smaller form factor fleet safety device designed to fit in any class of vehicle and use vision-based cameras and edge computing to promote safer driving; providing flexible options for fleets Netradyne, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing focusing on driver and fleet safety, today announced the expansion of its Driveri® product line […]
Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils New Line Of Pure Electric Vehicles
Advanced Mobility Technology For A Sustainable Future Alpha Motor Corporation, a rising key player in the automotive landscape today announced the company’s official launch from its Irvine, California headquarters. The launch illustrated the company’s vision to transform the automotive industry with its innovative offering of electric mobility. Alpha offers a range of pure electric vehicles that address […]
Class 8 Market Took a Breather in October
Class 8 pricing was generally stable in October while volume pulled back In the November 2020 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that the Class 8 pricing was generally stable in October while volume pulled back. Medium duty trucks were mixed. The auction channel saw fewer auctions in the calendar, […]
DHL Expands Green Fleet With Launch of Electric Tractor-Trailer Vehicles in U.S.
Trucks are being introduced in Los Angeles, with more electric vehicles planned in the U.S. this year DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, is forging ahead with its emissions reduction and climate protection goals with the launch of four BYD Class 8 battery-electric trucks in the United States. DHL is piloting the trucks in […]
3rd Eye Introduces Verif-Eye — Connecting Fleets to Their Customers While Keeping Drivers Connected to the Truck
Positive Service Verification and Asset Management Tools Help Fleet Owners Provide Customer Service and Route Service Validation in Real-Time 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group and Dover announced the release of Verif-Eye™, its passive customer service module that collects Service Verification photos and exceptions in real-time without the driver needing to push a button or use a phone […]
Wrightspeed Drives the Future of Sustainable Trucking In Midst of COVID Pandemic
Company answers call for cleaner urban transportation globally Wrightspeed, manufacturer of range-extended electric powertrains for heavy local transport, is answering the call for cleaner urban transportation as companies, cities and countries across the world build toward sustainable operations. While there has been an increased green push in the wake of COVID-19, Wrightspeed has been ahead […]
Plus Chooses BlackBerry to Power Its Class 8 Truck Automated Driving
First Self-Driving Truck Developer to Leverage Safety-Certified BlackBerry QNX Operating System BlackBerry Limited and Plus, a leading provider of self-driving truck technology, announced that Plus has selected BlackBerry® QNX® technology for the global commercial deployment of the company’s automated driving system for Class 8 trucks. Plus is the first automated truck developer to use BlackBerry QNX technology for […]
SCE Celebrates Arrival of New Electric Big Rig
Freightliner’s eCascadia electric semi will be tested as part of the utility’s goal to grow its electric fleet Southern California Edison on Thursday became the nation’s first utility to receive and test the eCascadia, an electric big rig by Freightliner. Members of the electric company’s fleet management staff were joined by representatives from Daimler Trucks North […]
Dot Transportation Turns Data into Action with Safety Suite®, Unlocking Safety and Operational Efficiency
Dot Transportation initiative to improve safety and reduce risk by deploying the Idelic Safety Suite® across their entire fleet of over 1,700 drivers Dot Transportation, Inc., an affiliate of Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor with 6,400 employees and 12 distribution centers across the country, is investing in the next generation of safety technology to cement their […]
Together for Safer Roads Along with Partners AB InBev, PepsiCo & Republic Services Announce Launch of Future Fleets
Truck of the Future Initiative New initiative seeks to catalyze adoption of scalable solutions to overcome large vehicle design problems that cause driver visibility issues and result in preventable injuries and loss of life. In honor of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of leading […]
XL Fleet Expands XLP™ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive System For Use in Multiple GM Fleet Applications
Second-Generation Upfit Technology to be Offered on Chevrolet and GMC Commercial Pickups and Cutaway Chassis; Expected to Begin Shipping in Early 2021 XL Fleet (“XL” or the “Company”), a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced that the Company’s XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use […]
Preliminary Data Shows Trailer Industry Posted More Than 54k Net Trailer Orders In October
ACT Research reports it’s the Third Highest Month in History Preliminary information for October indicates that the US trailer industry booked 54,200 net orders for the month, up 6% from September and more than 68% better than the same month last year. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders crossed the 56k mark. Both new and […]
DUPRÉ LOGISTICS ENTERS SPECIALTY PRODUCE TRANSPORTATION MARKET WITH ACQUISITION OF MICHIGAN BROKER
Acquisition of TTS Logistics marks the company’s entry into the specialty produce transportation market Dupré Logistics has completed its acquisition of Michigan-based TTS Logistics, marking the company’s entry into the specialty produce transportation market. TTS Logistics will now be known as TTS Logistics, a Dupré Logistics Company. Dupré has long been a leading provider of […]
Consumer Watchdog Hacks A Tesla to Prove Dangers of Wirelessly Connected Cars
Releases “Hack 10” Report About Hackability Of Top 10 Best Selling Cars The nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer Watchdog released a video showing how a box it built with the help of technologists could hack into the wireless connection of a Tesla and take over the screen with a “This Tesla’s Been Hacked” message. The video can be […]
Owner-Operators Are Finding Quality Of Life Value With In-Cab Satellite TV
Increasing popularity of EpicVue Systems grows during the COVID pandemic EpicVue, providers of premium in-cab satellite TV packaged exclusively for the trucking industry, today announced growing interest among owner-operators seeking to improve their quality of life on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also announced promotional savings for independent drivers through the end […]
Trucker Path Delivers Fast and Cost Effective Insurance
Partnership with Cover Whale Insurance Solutions provides quotes within 24 hours and saves owner-operators 15% on average Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and fastest growing mobile app for North American truckers, announced today a new partnership with Cover Whale Insurance Solutions Inc., the provider of an innovative commercial truck insurance platform. “With Cover Whale’s technology […]
Nearly Half of Commercial and Fleet Vehicle Decision Makers Are Shopping for Telematics and Data Solutions
Escalent’s Fleet Advisory HubTM data reveal actions telematics providers must take to increase adoption and retention Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, today published the latest update to Fleet Advisory HubTM, the company’s commercial and fleet vehicle insights solution. The report details the attitudes and experiences of fleet decision-makers throughout the telematics sales and integration […]
Ford reveals the 2022 E-Transit – an all-electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van
Features next-level connected vehicle technology with Built Ford Tough capability and electric vehicle-certified dealer support, all for a price starting under $45,000 Ford, the world’s cargo van leader1 , introduces the 2022 E-Transit van, a smart workhorse that will offer customers enhanced productivity enabled by its fully electric powertrain, software solutions, services and Pro Power […]
October Spot Market Rates Again Break All-Time Records
DAT Truckload Volume Index reports new all-time highs in October National average spot truckload rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) freight again soared to new all-time highs in October, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online marketplace for spot truckload freight. The average flatbed rate was up from September […]
California Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Achieves First-Ever Carbon Negative Milestone
California Air Resources Board data reveals the average carbon intensity of all natural gas vehicle fuel in the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program was negative for the first time in program history Just released Q2 2020 data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has confirmed that the energy weighted carbon intensity (CI) value of California’s natural gas vehicle fuel portfolio in the Low Carbon Fuel […]
Targa Telematics Awards TomTom Multiyear Contract
TomTom Maps APIs to enhance Targa Telematics’ vehicle management and smart mobility solutions TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, and Targa Telematics, an IT company boasting 20-years of experience in connected vehicles, announced a new multiyear agreement. TomTom’s Maps APIs will be used by Targa Telematics to enhance the vehicle management and smart mobility solutions offered […]
Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location in Illinois
Opening adds 70 jobs, 85 truck parking spaces to Douglas County Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Tuscola, Illinois, thanks to a truck stop that opened Thursday. The Tuscola store, located off Interstate 57, adds 70 jobs and 85 truck parking spaces to Douglas County. “We’re excited to open our 24th location in […]
Select Express & Logistics, a LongueVue Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires Go Configure
Select Express expands the geographic reach, density, and capabilities of its national last mile delivery and assembly network for big and bulky products Select Express & Logistics (“Select Express”), a LongueVue Capital portfolio company and national provider of last mile delivery and assembly services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Go Configure (“GCI”), a […]
Tri-State Trucking Makes Crazy $5,000 Bet For Each New Driver
Betting they Will Make More Than Their Last Job Tri-State Motor Transit, the leader in high-security trucking, makes an unusual high-stakes bet: All newly qualified trucker drivers will make more money in their first six months driving for Tri-State than they did in the most recent past six months with their prior company. If not, Tri-State will […]
Cummins and Navistar to Collaborate on Heavy-Duty Class 8 Truck Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Integration aligns with our Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives as we continually look for new ways to reduce our carbon footprint Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) will work together on the development of a class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded […]
Why Sustainable Nickel Supply Could Becoming A ‘Serious Issue’ For EV Market
Nickel is increasingly replacing cobalt in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, making the environmentally-conscious supply of the metal The electric vehicle market has had some bumps in the road, but the industry has continued to move forward and to succeed by continually adapting… but their need for newer and better batteries and cells is an ever […]
Penske Deploys Battery Electric Truck with Temco Logistics
Penske Truck Leasing has put a battery electric eM2 from the Freightliner Innovation Fleet into service with Temco Logistics, a premier final-mile, white glove solutions provider delivering and installing appliances and home goods. The class 6 electric vehicle is currently being used by Temco for delivery and installation of appliances to residential homes, providing service throughout Northern Orange County (Yorba […]
Interest in Carsharing and Car Subscription Services Quadruples Amid COVID-19
Survey data reveals in a post-pandemic world, Americans prefer short-term access to cars over public transport or ridesharing New data from a survey conducted in late September 2020 by mobility company Ridecell Inc. reveals significant changes in transportation preferences in the US amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-two percent of respondents have changed their preferences for […]
Commercial Vehicle Market Expectations Move Higher
ACT Research reports Demand is sufficiently strong at present that we are turning to historical precedent as a guide for the speed at which the heavy-duty OEMs and suppliers can respond to the demand rally According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, even before the pandemic plunge in Q2, there […]
