Telematics & Fleet Tracking
DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
Mobility supplier combating the rising number of pedestrian deaths through key partnerships and initiatives DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is developing new technologies and strengthening initiatives that improve pedestrian and overall community safety. In 2018, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 3.4%, reaching its highest level in nearly three decades. This statistic reinforces how […]
Transflo Offers Tips for the AOBRD-to-ELD Transition
As the deadline for full ELD compliance nears, it’s important to make sure you’re using a device that meets all the requirements Transflo Offers Tips for the AOBRD-to-ELD Transition Starting Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, only Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that are registered with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration can be used for records of driver duty status. […]
Into the Future of Logistics Industry
SpendEdge Analyzes the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles in the Logistics Industry How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact the Logistics Industry? SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest article on the impact of autonomous vehicles in the logistics industry. Today, numerous technologies have evolved to alter the working of […]
People
Women In Trucking Announces its 2019 December Member of the Month
WIT Names Jessica Luttrell as its December 2019 Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Jessica Luttrell as its December 2019 Member of the Month. Luttrell is a professional driver for Umpqua Dairy in Roseburg, Oregon. When Luttrell was 30 years old, she moved to Oregon in search of a new career. She noticed […]
Ryan Hyland Named President of Celtic Cartage
A native of Orland Park, IL, Hyland’s role as President is effective immediately After serving in various positions at Celtic Cartage for the past 16 years, the organization today announced that Vice President Ryan Hyland has been named President. Ryan brings deep understanding of the transportation industry and the organization after serving in top leadership roles focused […]
Penske Truck Leasing Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Company was founded in 1969 by Roger Penske in Reading, Pennsylvania Penske Truck Leasing (“PTL”) marks its 50th anniversary. Penske Truck Leasing was founded in 1969 by Roger Penske in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company was created through the acquisition of a car and light truck rental and leasing business with three locations in eastern Pennsylvania. To help commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary, the Pennsylvania State […]
Autonomous
Into the Future of Logistics Industry
SpendEdge Analyzes the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles in the Logistics Industry How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact the Logistics Industry? SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest article on the impact of autonomous vehicles in the logistics industry. Today, numerous technologies have evolved to alter the working of […]
Neuron EV Introduces Pure Electric TORQ
Visionary automotive company Neuron EV has recently unveiled the Neuron EV TORQ, the firm’s electric semi-truck that sets new standards in clean energy vehicles The Neuron EV TORQ is a monumental leap forward in transitioning semi-trucks into the electric vehicle age. It fulfills the needs and expectations of a traditional semi-truck but without the harmful […]
Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in software for autonomous mobility
The investment will fund the development of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems Apex.AI, a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017, is building an automotive-grade version of ROS (Robot Operating System), an established open source software framework commonly used in robotics and autonomous systems research. By providing a safer and more reliable version […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
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 […]
PowerFleet® Helps American Intermodal Management Power Its Technology Driven Business
Innovative Technology Enables AIM to Set Itself Apart from Other Providers I.D. Systems, provider of enterprise asset management and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology, is helping American Intermodal Management, LLC (AIM), an industry leader in chassis provisioning and asset management across the U.S., extend the value proposition of the chassis beyond a piece of […]
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, […]
Fuel & Oil
Barton Creek Equity Partners Completes Investment in FlowBelow Aero
FlowBelow products reduce aerodynamic drag, which results in improved fuel efficiency Barton Creek Equity Partners has completed an investment in Austin-based FlowBelow, a leading supplier of proprietary aerodynamic technologies for Class 8 trucks. Since its founding in 2009, FlowBelow has grown to help customers improve fuel economy and operational efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. FlowBelow’s wheel covers, […]
Leasing Associates Extends Partnership with WEX through 2029
Leasing Associates is a full-service fleet management company WEX a leading financial technology service provider, today announced that it has extended its partnership with Leasing Associates Inc. through August 2029. Long-standing partners, WEX and Leasing Associates are celebrating 25 years in business together this year. The partnership has allowed both WEX and Leasing Associates to […]
Clean Vehicle Technology to Rapidly Disrupt Commercial Fleets in U.S.
Poll finds nearly half of public and private fleets to be clean as early as 2024 Clean vehicle technology and electrification in transportation continues to surge with commercial fleets set to achieve nearly 50 percent adoption in the near future, according to a recent survey of public and private-sector fleet owners, policymakers and public infrastructure […]
Fleet Maintenance
DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
Mobility supplier combating the rising number of pedestrian deaths through key partnerships and initiatives DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is developing new technologies and strengthening initiatives that improve pedestrian and overall community safety. In 2018, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 3.4%, reaching its highest level in nearly three decades. This statistic reinforces how […]
Yokohama Tire Launches New 114R™ UWB Regional-haul Trailer Tire
Specifically designed to meet the demands of high-scrub operations Yokohama Tire’s latest regional-haul trailer tire, the 114R™ Ultra Wide-Base (UWB), is ready for duty. The SmartWay®-verified 114R – the successor to RY407™ – is available now in size 445/50R22.5. An additional size – 455/50/22.5 – will be offered in Q1 2020. “The 114R UWB is […]
Cooper Tire and Sailun Vietnam Celebrate First Tire at Joint Venture Plant
The plant is expected to be operational and producing tires on a commercial level by early 2020 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) and Sailun Vietnam Co., Ltd. recently celebrated production of a first tire at ACTR, their new joint venture (JV) facility located near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cooper owns 35 percent […]
Recent News
Roadrunner Announces Sale of its Flatbed Business Unit
Flatbed business unit operates as D&E Transport based in Minnesota Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, announced the sale of its Flatbed business unit, for $30 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price and working capital adjustments. Roadrunner’s Flatbed business unit operates as D&E Transport based in […]
Chicago Area Clean Cities Names Green Leadership Award Winners
Community leaders, fleets recognized for sustainable transportation achievements Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition announced its 2019 Leadership Award winners at its annual December Meeting and Reception held at The Great Escape in Schiller Park. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals that take actions to locally reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality, […]
Holiday Week Pushes Spot Truckload Rates Higher
Number of loads moved declined and load-to-truck ratios fell for all three equipment types With Thanksgiving occurring late in November, the holiday weekend coincided with end-of-month pressures. Spot truckload rates rose sharply on loads that were picked up during the week ending Dec. 1 as brokers tried to attract capacity during the short workweek, said […]
Omnitracs Announces Availability of Omnitracs Strategic Planner
Cloud-based territory and route planning solution to revolutionize distribution, service and sales operations for customers Omnitracs the global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, announced the general availability of Omnitracs Strategic Planner, a cloud-based product that offers customers a better alternative to analyze, modify and optimize their entire fleet operations. Managing […]
Travelers Institute Hosts Distracted Driving Symposium at the Wisconsin School of Business
Survey finds 73% of Madison-area drivers use phones behind the wheel The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., will host a symposium, “Harnessing Behavioral Science, Tech and Innovation to Combat Distracted Driving,” today at the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The final event of the […]
TRACKER And NG Bailey Partner To Reduce Driver-Related Incidents By Nearly Two Thirds
TRACKER telematics help improve driver behavior and fleet/fuel efficiencies CalAmp a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, today announced its subsidiary, TRACKER, is partnering with NG Bailey, the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business. NG Bailey has deployed TRACKER’s SmartFleet™, a telematics solution designed to help improve driver behaviour and fleet/fuel efficiencies across […]
Telematics Aftermarket Vendors Face Intensified Competition in Connected Truck Solutions
Non-traditional new market entrants and OEMs stimulate expansion of connected solution offerings, finds Frost & Sullivan The connected trucks market is gaining traction in Brazil, with fleet companies eager to improve driver and truck performance through data acquisition. In 2018, the installed base of the connected truck market was estimated to be approximately 1 million units. […]
BYD Taps Former Tesla Executive to Head Growing Truck Team
BYD trucks are already hard at work BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced that experienced business development executive Aaron Gillmore, formerly at Tesla and SolarCity, has been named Vice President of Truck Business for BYD. An accomplished business development executive, Gillmore comes to BYD from Tesla, Inc. where he was director of builder, military and federal […]
Class 8 Regression to the Mean Coming in 2020
Class 8 market is moving from peak activity in sales and build in 2019 to a substantial correction in 2020 According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the Class 8 market is moving from peak activity in sales and build in 2019 to a substantial correction in 2020. Activity for the total MD market […]
IVECO, FPT Industrial and Nikola Corporation launch their partnership
Focus is to deploy zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and to disrupt the industry IVECO and FPT Industrial and Nikola Corporation today presented the scope and plans of the joint venture and collaboration agreement established to accelerate industry transformation towards emission neutrality of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks in North America and Europe through the adoption of fuel-cell […]
RLI Transportation Launches Digital Accident Kits
Technology is easy to use and provides immediate reporting just by clicking a button RLI Transportation, a division of RLI Insurance Company, announced today the launch of its digital accident kits, a new and improved method for customers to report accidents. In addition to traditional accident kits, RLI Transportation insured drivers now have the option […]
One Year In, “PierPass 2.0” Smooths Truck Traffic at Los Angeles & Long Beach Ports
Terminals are offering about a third more appointment slots than there are containers to be picked up In the year since PierPass launched an appointments-based system for trucks picking up containers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, long late-afternoon queues have been eliminated, and ample appointment opportunities are available for each container. […]
Bottoming Process Underway?
We continue to see plenty of evidence that points to inventory building ahead of tariffs The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with October data, showed a modest Volume Index, at 52.0 (SA). October’s slower growth followed a sharply stronger 59.6 in September. The Pricing Index returned to negative territory in October, at 45.8 […]
3Dtracking Takes Driver Behavior Monitoring to a New Standard
New features support enhanced driver behaviour and rating, KPI tracking and mobile vehicle allocation for service providers 3Dtracking, a global telematics platform provider, announced today that the company has added driver scoring/rating functionality to it’s driver behaviour feature, along with mobile vehicle allocation features, in a new update to its fleet management service platform. The […]
Call for Nominations: 2020 Driver of the Year Award
“Celebrating women’s accomplishments is a key aspect of our mission“ Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural Women In Trucking Female Driver of the Year award. The goal of WIT’s Female Driver of the Year award is to recognize outstanding female professional drivers who lead the industry in safety […]
Commercial Vehicle Markets Continue to Deteriorate
Primary drivers are Trade war, threats, and tariffs In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research noted that expectations for the Class 8 and trailer markets anticipate an accelerating pullback in build rates, as freight market conditions remain at a low ebb. While less cliff-like, MD market indicators continue to support a […]
Used Truck Sales Jumped 43% M/M, but YTD Are Down 17%
Despite the pop in sales reported above, most dealers are reporting lagging used truck sales In what is largely believed to be an anomaly, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes jumped 43% m/m in October, following a 5% m/m loss in September, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. […]
Love’s Asks Customers to Round Up the Change for Sick Children
Donations go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, the nation’s industry-leading travel stop network, is asking customers to Round Up the Change to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From Dec. 2 – 6, customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at any of Love’s 505 locations across […]
Harsh Winter Season Spurs Use of New Technologies in Vehicle Maintenance Facilities
Hazardous contaminants and road grime can adversely affect a vehicle’s powertrain According to a recent overview of operations in heavy duty vehicle maintenance facilities conducted by Stertil-Koni – a recognized leader in the hydraulic bus lift and truck lift industry – new technologies are increasingly being adopted to address harsh winter conditions that appear to be gaining in […]
KBX Logistics Joins Growing Lanehub Collaborative Network
One of the largest freight purchasers in US now using Lanehub to optimize logistics operations Lanehub, a collaborative transportation network that enables shippers or carriers to match recurring freight lanes based on long-term direct partnerships, announced that KBX Logistics, an independent company of Koch Industries, Inc., is using the network to optimize its operations. Lanehub is […]
Advantage Capital Invests in Capital City Trucking, Supporting Business and Job Growth in Mississippi
Advantage Capital Invests in Capital City Trucking, Supporting Business and Job Growth in Mississippi Advantage Capital announced a $3.375 million investment in Richland, Mississippi-based Capital City Trucking. This follows an initial investment earlier in 2019, which allowed the freight company to triple its employee base and pursue significant growth opportunities. The latest round of funding […]
Schneider Launches Instant Load Booking Feature for Third Party Carriers
Company’s Load My Truck® platform offers top carrier experience on SchneiderCarriers.com, other load boards Schneider, a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has launched an automated tool that enables third party carriers to instantly book loads with the click of a button. This load booking automation delivers a more efficient experience for Schneider’s […]
Michelin North America Executive Joins Skyway Capital Markets
Mr. Schmitt focuses on the commercial tire markets Skyway Capital Markets, LLC, a Tampa, FL-based boutique investment banking firm, is pleased to announce Mr. Henry Schmitt has joined as Managing Director. Mr. Schmitt focuses on the commercial tire market, light manufacturing, and other middle market industrial businesses, assisting companies with M&A activities, financing growth, and […]
Auction Market Firms Up, Retail Market Plays Catch-Up
Class 8 pricing stable at auctions as volume recedes In the November 2019 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that despite the steady rate of depreciation in the auction channel, trucks continued to lose value in the retail channel. The medium-duty truck market experienced sales of older, higher-mileage trucks, which […]
Ideanomics’ Agreement With Dasheng Licheng Financial Leasing For Innovative EV Financing
Solution provides support for heavy trucks, tour buses, and last-mile logistical vehicles Ideanomics announced an agreement with Dasheng Licheng (Beijing) Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. to provide an innovative lease financing program for AAA+-rated state-owned entities (SOE’s) and other enterprise fleet operators. The Electric Vehicle (EV) commercial sector differs from traditional vehicle lease financing, which has been […]
Goodyear, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Team up to Host 9th Annual Toys for Tots Events
Participants can donate at select Goodyear Auto Service Centers and win blimp ride The Goodyear Blimps and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will conduct their ninth joint maneuver in December benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Public toy collection events will be hosted at the company’s airship bases in Florida and Ohio. A California-based blimp […]
Workhorse Secures $41 Million Financing from Institutional Lender
Capital Infusion Replaces Existing Financing Agreement with More Flexible Terms; Provides Company with Additional Resources to Execute on Near-Term Objectives Workhorse Group Inc. an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric-mobility solutions to the transportation sector, has entered into a financing agreement with a principal amount of $41.0 million with an institutional lender. The […]
Ward Transport & Logistics Names 4th Generation Family Member
Bill Ward, Jr. New President Effective December 1st, 2019 Bill T. Ward, current President and CEO of Ward Transport and Logistics has named his son, Bill Ward, Jr. as President while retaining the CEO position. As stated by Bill T. Ward, “this announcement is part of the succession plan at our 89 year old company which was founded […]
AASHTO Applauds Congress for Saving Billions for Transportation
Bipartisan support for eliminating the $7.6 billion rescission of Highway Trust Fund contract authority The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials thanked Congress and the President for their bipartisan support for eliminating the $7.6 billion rescission of Highway Trust Fund contract authority, originally set to occur July 1, 2020. “On behalf of the […]
Anheuser-Busch Completes First Zero-Emission Beer Delivery
Brewer partners with Nikola Motor Company and BYD to make delivery from brewery to retailer utilizing innovative zero-emission fleet technology ST LOUIS, MO (November 21, 2019) – Today, Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company (Nikola) and BYD Motors LLC, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the company’s hometown of St. Louis – […]
New Total Economic Impact Study Finds TRUCE Software Delivers 360% Return on Investment
TRUCE’s technology solution for combating mobile device distractions while driving TRUCE Software, the global leader in contextual mobile device management technology, released the results of its November 2019 TRUCE-commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting coined, ‘The Total Economic Impact™ of TRUCE Software.’ The study concluded that a composite organization based on characteristics of interviewed companies […]
Cummins Shares Plans to Deliver Long-term Growth and Increased Profitability
Launching New Power business which includes existing electrification business as well as fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies At a meeting with analysts and shareholders, members of the leadership team of Cummins Inc. a global power leader, shared the Company’s plans to generate profitable growth driven by leadership in the design, manufacture, and support of […]
U.S. Trailer Net Orders Up 71% M/M, but Down 42% Y/Y and 52% YTD
OEMs are encountering pricing pressure, as the market pendulum has swung to the fleets’ advantage New US trailer orders of 37.2k were up 72% month-over-month, and after accounting for cancellations, net orders of 31.8k hit their fourth consecutive sequential rise, increasing 71% from September, but down 42% compared to October of 2018. Year-to-date, however, net […]
Proterra to Bring Battery-Electric Buses to New Mexico with Atomic City Transit
Atomic City Transit becomes first Proterra customer in New Mexico with agreement to purchase electric buses and chargers Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced that Atomic City Transit in Los Alamos, New Mexico has agreed to purchase two Proterra Catalyst® 35-foot E2 buses and two Proterra® 125 kW plug-in charging systems. Atomic City Transit is Proterra’s first […]
ClipperCreek Expands Trade-UP! Program with launch of New Plug-in Dual Charging Stations
ClipperCreek now includes their new plug-in 32 Amp dual charging stations in the popular buy-back program ClipperCreek, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), just announced a new plug-in dual electric vehicle (EV) charging station, the HCS-D40P. The HCS-D40P is a 32 Amp, level 2 plug-in station, installs onto a single […]
