Telematics & Fleet Tracking
RXO’s Truck Driver App Surpasses One Million Downloads
RXO Drive™, Part of the RXO Connect™ Platform, connects truck drivers to thousands of real-time freight opportunities RXO said that RXO Drive™, the company’s proprietary mobile app for truck drivers and fleet owners, surpassed one million downloads. RXO Drive is a free mobile application that helps drivers find loads, negotiate rates, plan trips and book freight. […]
Essentials From Trucker Path Bundles Key Solutions
Combined ELD, load board, dispatching portal and truck navigation address core needs of small- to mid-sized trucking companies at an affordable price Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, announced Essentials, an affordable bundle of products for small to mid-sized fleets. Included in the package are truck-safe navigation […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 1.2% in February
Index 2.3% Above February 2022 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.2% in February after increasing 0.6% in January. In February, the index equaled 118.4 (2015=100) compared with 117 in January. “Tonnage has increased sequentially for the last three months totaling 2.9 percent,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “As a result, […]
People
Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event
On-the-spot job offers for some roles; opportunities across fields Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees during its two-day National Hiring Event on March 28 and 29. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores and Speedco and Love’s Truck Care […]
Women In Trucking Association Announces Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone Americas is strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in trucking The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) welcomes Bridgestone Americas as its newest Gold Level Partner, strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote […]
Trucking Trade Association Meets with Congress to Discuss Independent Contractor Model
The coalition met with 18 congressional offices, outlining the essential role independent contractors play in the American economy Representatives of the trade association Truckers Integral to Our Economy (TIE) traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and discuss the importance of the independent contractor model within the trucking industry. During the two-day visit, […]
Autonomous
TuSimple Trucks Cruise Past the 10 Million Mile Mark
TuSimple has recorded only one at-fault incident in its 10 million miles, which is below the average yearly accidents for a traditional truck fleet according to a 2022 Fleet Safety Study TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company trucks have driven more than 10 million cumulative miles through testing, research and freight delivery. “This is […]
Forward and Kodiak Robotics Become First Companies to Operate Consistent Autonomous Trucking Service Between Dallas and Atlanta
The companies are delivering expedited freight 24 hours a day, six days a week Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, announced a dedicated agreement with Forward Air Corporation asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through this agreement, Kodiak and Forward are operating autonomous freight service 24 hours per day, six days […]
Kroger will deploy Gatik’s autonomous box trucks to serve customers with increased delivery frequency, reliability and responsiveness
Gatik Announces Collaboration with America’s Grocer to Future-Proof Supply Chain with Autonomous Box Trucks Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from a Kroger Customer Fulfillment […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Workhorse Group Establishes Certified Dealer Program
Initiative to develop an official network of verified dealers that have passed the protocols necessary to safely repair and maintain the Company’s zero emissions vehicles Workhorse Group Inc. an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, launched its new Certified Dealer Program, an initiative to develop an official network […]
Webfleet collaborates with Ford to offer integrated telematics solution via OEM.connect program
Ford and Webfleet make it faster, easier and cheaper for fleet managers to use telematics to maximize fleet performance and reduce operating costs Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, announced that Ford has joined its OEM.connect partner programme. Ford passenger cars and vans with line fitted connectivity are ready to connect with the Webfleet service platform, […]
Class 8 Truck Orders at 23,600 Units in February, up 13% Y/Y
ACT Research expects SA orders in a range of 15-20k in the near term Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in February were 23,600 units, up 13% y/y (+27% m/m), while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 17,500 units. Complete industry data for February, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in […]
Fuel & Oil
Carrier Transicold Enhances EverFRESH Active Controlled Atmosphere System for Transporting Wider Range of Perishable Goods
The EverFRESH system reduces respiration and slows natural ripening of commodities by optimizing O2 and carbon dioxide (CO2) balance Carrier Transicold’s EverFRESH® active controlled atmosphere (CA) system for refrigerated containers now offers an expanded range of oxygen (O2) setpoints for all EverFRESH options. The latest EverFRESH software release can help shippers transport a wider range […]
Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event
On-the-spot job offers for some roles; opportunities across fields Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees during its two-day National Hiring Event on March 28 and 29. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores and Speedco and Love’s Truck Care […]
Burger King® Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation Fleet to Electric Vehicles
The Change Lessens Environmental Impact of Corporate Field Team Members Who Travel More Than 1,500 Miles On Average Each Month Burger King® transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states, with goal of 100% EVs by 2030. This move is the next step in delivering on Restaurant Brands […]
Fleet Maintenance
Nokian Tyres Expands Dayton Factory Footprint with New 350,000 Square-Foot Warehouse
The storage facility, to be complete by mid-2024, will hold up to 600,000 tires Nokian Tyres has begun construction on a finished goods warehouse at its Dayton, Tennessee production campus that will hold as many as 600,000 tires. The facility will be ready for use by mid-2024. Nokian Tyres and its design-build construction firm, BC Construction Group (Brighton, […]
Aperia to Accelerate Impact & Expansion With Growth Financing Led By Lime Rock New Energy
With nearly one million tires under management growth capital and partnership with Lime Rock New Energy will enable Aperia to bring its line-up of tire solutions to commercial fleets worldwide Aperia Technologies Inc., tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, announced the closing of a $45 million growth equity financing led […]
Workhorse Group Establishes Certified Dealer Program
Initiative to develop an official network of verified dealers that have passed the protocols necessary to safely repair and maintain the Company’s zero emissions vehicles Workhorse Group Inc. an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, launched its new Certified Dealer Program, an initiative to develop an official network […]
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 […]
Amogy Secures $139 Million Series B-1 Round of Funding, Moving the Transportation Industry Closer to Clean Energy
The funding will enable the commercialization of the company’s innovative ammonia-to-power technology Amogy Inc., a pioneer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions, announced its $139 million Series B-1 fundraising. The round was led by SK Innovation, joined by other global investors including Temasek, Korea Zinc, Aramco Ventures, AP Ventures, MOL PLUS, Yanmar Ventures, Zeon Ventures and DCVC. This […]
PacLease Places First Leased Electric Peterbilts into Service
Truck King Takes Delivery of Peterbilt Model 579 EV Day Cabs PacLease, a leading full-service lease and rental company, presented keys for two Peterbilt Model 579 EV Day Cabs to Truck King, a Dallas-area trucking company. The day cabs, on a full-service lease through PacLease Dallas, will be used for local line-haul operations – running […]
Modine Provides Thermal Management for REV Fire Group’s All-Electric Fire Truck, the Vector™
Purpose-built thermal management solutions from Modine keep EV systems in optimal temperature ranges for REV Group’s fire apparatus brands The unique needs of specialty vehicles like fire and emergency service vehicles must be met for the full benefit of zero-emission transportation solutions to be realized. To that end, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, “Modine”), a […]
Velocity Vehicle Group Purchases 200 Battery-Electric Trucks for California Truck Rental & Leasing Operations
The investment also supports high-powered charging infrastructure for Class 6-to-8 Freightliner models to reach an 80% state of charge within 90 minutes or less Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, a division of Velocity Vehicle Group, is adding 200 battery-electric trucks – including 125 Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia’s and 75 Class 6 & 7 Freightliner eM2’s from […]
Knight-Swift Transportation Agrees to Acquire U.S. Xpress Enterprises for $808 million
U.S. Xpress brand and separate operations to continue Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift”) and U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX) (“U.S. Xpress”) announced an agreement under which Knight-Swift will acquire U.S. Xpress for a total enterprise value of approximately $808 million, excluding transaction costs. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board […]
Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Indicate Strong Demand Continues
ACT Research reports orders increased sequentially, but were lower against longer-term comparisons February’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, but were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 25,800 units (25,600 SA) projected to have been booked during the month. Final February results will be available later this month. This preliminary market estimate should be within +/-5% […]
CloudTrucks’ New Trucking Business Management Solution – Starter – Now Available
The next evolution of CloudTrucks’ Flex software gives owner-operators and small fleets greater flexibility to run their businesses on their own terms CloudTrucks, technology and service provider for trucking entrepreneurs, launched Starter, a subscription-based business management solution empowering small trucking businesses with flexibility to operate on their own terms. Starter equips owner-operators and small fleets […]
Volvo Buses changes business model in Europe and has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw in 2024
This means that Volvo Buses will focus its production on chassis and together with external bodybuilders offer customers in Europe a complete range of city and intercity buses as well as coaches for the premium segment Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe and will apply the same successful model as it has […]
ATA Expresses Concerns About Potential Granting of Waiver for California Truck Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency may be on the verge of granting the state of California waivers to implement potentially harmful and unrealistic emissions rules The American Trucking Associations expressed grave concerns about media reports that the Environmental Protection Agency may be on the verge of granting the state of California waivers to implement potentially harmful […]
Wialon Telematics Platform Reaches 3.5 Million Connected Vehicles Worldwide
Wialon is the largest fleet management platform in the world by number of connected vehicles and other assets Working worldwide through a network of more than 2,400 partners, which include telematics service providers and solutions developers, Wialon connects and tracks vehicles and assets ranging from cargo and passenger vehicle fleets, special machinery, as well as stationary […]
Love’s Travel Stops opens locations in Florida, Texas and Indiana
397 truck parking spaces, 365 jobs added across the country; reopening of Gary location Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Jacksonville, Florida; New Boston, Texas; and Lafayette, Indiana, thanks to three new travel stops that opened recently. The Jacksonville location adds 80 jobs and 93 truck parking spaces to Duval County. The New Boston […]
Ford Pro Working with Ernst & Young LLP to Help Customers Understand Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
Commercial customers of Ford E-Transit™ – as well as Ford Pro Charging™ equipment – may qualify for IRA tax credits of up to $7,500 per electric vehicle purchased Ford Pro™ is expanding its one-stop shop for commercial customers with the announcement of a new program designed to help fleets understand Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) electric vehicle tax […]
Preliminary Used Truck Same Dealer Retail Sales Increased 2% M/M in February
ACT Research reports preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a small gain Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a small gain, rising 2% m/m in February. The small improvement paled in comparison to the 233% sequential increase in auctions sales and a 55% jump in […]
AI InsurTech Raises $46M Series B to Reduce Premiums/Make Fleets & Roads Safer
Battery Ventures leads Series B as commercial traction validates industry shift to fleet insurance that rewards safer driving with savings AI-powered commercial auto insurance company Fairmatic has raised $46 million in new funding, six months after its oversubscribed Series A, bringing its total financing to $88 million. The round was led by Battery Ventures with […]
Netradyne Partners with Cover Whale to Provide High-Tech Dash Cams for Policyholders
Commercial Trucking Insurance Provider Cover Whale Commits to Deploying Thousands of Netradyne’s advanced Driver•i® Safety Cameras Netradyne, a SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing solutions focused on safety and driver coaching for commercial fleets, has partnered with Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc., a commercial trucking insurance provider and fast-growing insurtech. The partnership enhances Cover […]
Trane Technologies Approves Fossil-Free HVO Fuel for Thermo King® Refrigerated Transport Solutions
Successful customer trial demonstrates how fleets can decarbonize with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, which offers 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Trane Technologies global climate innovator, approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fossil-free fuel as a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King® global cold chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product […]
Study reveals 56% of Americans unaware of critical trucker parking shortage
It’s now reaching crisis proportions with only a single parking space available for every 11 trucks on the road – leading to drowsy drivers and decreased productivity CloudTrucks recently polled 1,000 U.S. adults for the 2023 Truck Parking Shortage Survey to gather their level of awareness surrounding the current trucker parking crisis and to gain […]
Trucker Path and 3PL Systems Offer Single Click Access to Loads and Capacity
Integration between Trucker Path’s TruckLoads digital freight exchange and 3PL Systems’ BrokerWare TMS greatly expands visibility into available loads and capacity Trucker Path, the most used mobile app for North American truckers, announced that users of BrokerWare Transportation Management Software from 3PL Systems Inc. can post loads directly on the Trucker Path TruckLoads digital freight […]
NIKOLA TO COMPLETE BATTERY MANUFACTURING MOVE FROM CYPRESS, CALIF. TO COOLIDGE, ARIZ. BY APRIL 2023
Ahead of schedule, company expedites ability to bring manufacturing under one roof Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced that the move to transition battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility is expected to be complete by April 2023, months ahead […]
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Was Stronger but Still Negative in January
The recent troubles in the banking sector have further increased the degree of uncertainty as the economy and freight markets move toward a post-pandemic norm FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index showed substantial improvement in January, rising to a -1.71 reading from December’s -6.1. Stronger freight volume and rates partially offset weaker utilization and a fuel cost […]
Bluegrass Dedicated Announces New Pay Scale To Retain and Attract Top-Quality Truck Drivers
The trucking industry is facing a shortage of qualified drivers, and Bluegrass Dedicated recognizes that providing competitive compensation is essential to attracting and retaining the best drivers Bluegrass Dedicated announced a new pay scale for its truck drivers. The new pay scale is designed to retain and attract top-quality truck drivers and reward them for […]
HERE Technologies And Iteris Partner To Create New Smart Mobility Solutions
Iteris and HERE will provide contextual awareness to solve dynamic, real-world traffic needs for public agencies via Iteris’ ClearMobility® Platform HERE Technologies, the world’s leading location data and technology platform, and Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced a multi-year agreement to integrate a broader suite of location-based services and […]
Navistar Launches International® S13 Integrated Powertrain for Vocational Market
Global integrated powertrain design introduced in the International® HX® Series Navistar has launched the International® S13 Integrated Powertrain for the vocational market. The S13 Integrated Powertrain, developed in collaboration with the TRATON Group, demonstrates advancements in robustness, reliability and performance. This latest announcement showcases a continued commitment to customers by setting the foundation for the next generation of […]
Universal Technical Institute Recognized for Efforts to Train America’s Veterans for In-Demand Careers
UTI campuses earn Military Friendly School distinction for 2022-2023 Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI), and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, is announcing it has once again earned the Military Friendly® School designation, which accounts for student retention and graduation and job placement […]
The largest fleet EV charging system being implemented by Core Development Group
Among the clients are companies, municipalities, universities, automobile manufacturers and dealerships, and school districts for school bus electrification Core Development Group, a leading clean energy company, is proud to announce recent EV charging accomplishments in building an electrified energy-transportation infrastructure network of the future, including implementing part of the largest EV fleet charging system in […]
Trucker Tools Completes Integration with EKA Solutions’ Omni-TMS™ Broker Platform
EKA Solutions provides scalable, end-to-end software platforms to freight brokers, carriers, shippers and freight forwarders Trucker Tools, the logistics industry’s leading freight tracking and matching software provider, announced that integration between its broker software platform and EKA Solutions Inc.’s Omni-TMS™, Broker Platform is complete. The integration partnership between Trucker Tools and EKA Solutions allows EKA Omni-TMS™ Broker […]
Road Ready Unveils Smart Site™ GPS-Based Asset Tracking for Jobsite Equipment
Easy-to-Use Software, Contractor-grade Hardware Work Together to Improve Bottom Line for Contractors Road Ready, the advanced telematics and connected technology provider from Clarience Technologies, unveiled SmartSite™, a new contractor-grade GPS-based equipment tracking solution, at a press event at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas. The SmartSite GPS tracking solution—easy to use and engineered to withstand punishing […]
FirstElement Fuel partners with Hyundai Motor on hydrogen refueling of class 8 fuel cell electric trucks
Fills were conducted on FirstElement Fuel’s first-of-a-kind high capacity mobile refueler and existing retail infrastructure to support Hyundai Motor’s pilot program FirstElement Fuel, the world’s leading provider of hydrogen fueling solutions, and Hyundai Motor Company, a leader in Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck development, have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel […]
The Association for the Work Truck Industry has released the second edition of the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report
The spring 2023 U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report is free to the industry and dives into the details, data, and trends around the commercial vehicle life cycle The Association for the Work Truck Industry has released the second edition of the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report – which is powered by Commercial Truck Trader, NTEA […]
Electrifying the final mile
In this article, Pailton Engineering explains why this is currently the next frontier in the battle for e-mobility The continuing growth of e-commerce is encouraging vehicle manufacturers and logistics companies to focus on solutions for making deliveries more efficient and environmentally sustainable. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering joint specialist Pailton Engineering, explains […]
Cost Savings Build for Shippers
After six years of rising freight costs and two full years of steep increases, February marks a third month of y/y declines The rates embedded in the two components of the Cass Freight Index declined 9.4% y/y in February, after falling 2.4% in January. Read the full report to see the the factors impacting rates […]
Leading Fleet Video Solution Provider Launches Cloud Software Solution
The mobile video technology solutions provider Pro-Vision launches CloudConnect, a cloud-based fleet video management solution Pro-Vision, a leader in mobile video solutions, is enhancing its fleet video management offering with a cloud-based software solution, CloudConnect, to simplify the management, access, storage and sharing of video data. The secure CloudConnect solution allows fleets to access, review and […]
TravelCenters of America Continues Enhancing Full-Service Restaurants
Executive Chef to Create New Healthy and Flavorful Menu Items TravelCenters of America Inc. nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, announced updates to its full-service restaurant business. Chef Maira Isabel now serves as TA’s Corporate Executive Chef, and will focus on adding flavorful, healthy offerings […]
The United States Postal Service Selects AssetWorks FleetFocus for Fleet Management Information System
The system manages a wide variety of functions, including asset management, work order management, inventory, real-time reporting and analytics, and energy/fuel management AssetWorks, a leading provider of integrated fleet, fuel, and asset management solutions, announced today that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has selected AssetWorks FleetFocus as its fleet management information system (FMIS). FleetFocus […]
DAT Truckload Volume Index: Spot market slumped in February
Demand for truckload services sank to pandemic-level lows last month Truckload freight volumes slipped in February and load-to-truck ratios, which indicate demand for truckload services on the spot market, hit their lowest points since May 2020, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. […]
