Telematics & Fleet Tracking

Idelic Announces Industry Leader Schneider to Implement Innovative Safety Management System

Idelic Announces Industry Leader Schneider to Implement Innovative Safety Management System

| October 2, 2024

Schneider will leverage Idelic’s comprehensive integration network to unify data from telematics, camera systems, FMCSA records, and more, providing a more holistic view of safety data Idelic provider of driver management and safety solutions, is collaborating with Schneider National, Inc., a leader in transportation, intermodal, and logistics services, to further enhance driver safety across Schneider’s […]

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Supply Chain Leaders Embracing Change Management to Address Impact of AI and Consumer Demand for Speed

Supply Chain Leaders Embracing Change Management to Address Impact of AI and Consumer Demand for Speed

| October 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence is a supply chain competitive advantage The 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study, spearheaded by Dr. C. John Langley of Penn State University and developed in collaboration with NTT DATA and Penske Logistics, was unveiled today at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE. In its 29th year, the study delves into the evolving dynamics of the supply chain under the theme “Navigating Change,” […]

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Transflo, Whip Around Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen an Extensive Fleet Management Ecosystem

Transflo, Whip Around Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen an Extensive Fleet Management Ecosystem

| September 30, 2024

Collaboration brings together premier provider of transportation technology with industry-leading inspection and maintenance platform Transflo, the leading provider of mobile, telematics, and workflow automation solutions for the transportation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Whip Around, the industry’s easiest-to-use fleet inspection and maintenance platform. Today’s businesses and fleet operators are facing new challenges, from […]

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People

RADIANT LOGISTICS ACQUIRES STRATEGIC OPERATING PARTNER FOCUS LOGISTICS, INC.

RADIANT LOGISTICS ACQUIRES STRATEGIC OPERATING PARTNER FOCUS LOGISTICS, INC.

| October 3, 2024

Focus provides both domestic and international freight forwarding services in support of the marine, aerospace, brand management and trade show industries Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a leading provider of technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions, today announced it has acquired the operations Focus Logistics, Inc. (“Focus”), a Michigan based, privately held company with […]

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Finalists Announced for 2024 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

Finalists Announced for 2024 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

| October 1, 2024

Prestigious award honors military veterans who have made an outstanding transition into the commercial trucking industry Finalists for the 9th annual “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award were recently announced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, Kenworth Truck Company and Fastport. This prestigious award honors military veterans who have made […]

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Allegiance Trucks Appoints Industry Veteran Mike Bozzoli as New CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation

Allegiance Trucks Appoints Industry Veteran Mike Bozzoli as New CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation

| September 30, 2024

Bozzoli Joins to Accelerate Growth and Innovation with a Focus on Enhancing Service Quality, Further Strengthening Position as Stocking Inventory Dealer and Driving Customer-Focused Initiatives Allegiance Trucks, a leading provider of commercial truck sales, service, and parts, announced the appointment of Mike Bozzoli as its new Chief Executive Officer. “I am excited and humbled by […]

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Autonomous

Bot Auto Secures $20M in Pre-A Funding to Commercially Deploy Autonomous Trucking

Bot Auto Secures $20M in Pre-A Funding to Commercially Deploy Autonomous Trucking

| September 29, 2024

 The company is dedicated to leveraging this investment to make significant strides in the US autonomous trucking industry, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future Bot Auto, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, based in Houston, Texas, announced the successful completion of its Pre-A funding round which was oversubscribed, raising $20 […]

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Xtreme Trucking Selects HOPTEK’s Dispatch Engine® Solution for Real-Time Visibility and Optimization of Fleet Operations

Xtreme Trucking Selects HOPTEK’s Dispatch Engine® Solution for Real-Time Visibility and Optimization of Fleet Operations

| September 23, 2024

HOPTEK’s Solution Enables Xtreme to Improve Deadhead Miles, Operational Efficiency, Fleet Utilization, Booking Velocity and Revenues HOPTEK,  AI-driven trucking and fleet transportation solutions, has been selected by Xtreme Trucking of Wisconsin, one of the U.S.’s leading technology-first transportation and logistics providers, for its Dispatch Engine® solution, a digital platform providing instant visibility and access to […]

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Kodiak Selects Wabash’s Trailers as a Service to Optimize Its Autonomous Fleet

Kodiak Selects Wabash’s Trailers as a Service to Optimize Its Autonomous Fleet

| September 23, 2024

Companies collaborating to learn how trailers of the future can best support autonomous trucking Wabash (NYSE: WNC), connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, announce that Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous trucking company, has entered into a partnership with Wabash to utilize Wabash’s Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠ offering. Wabash’s TaaS will […]

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Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

| September 22, 2024

The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 pounds for a dual axle trailer Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced that the Trident® composite steel shell brake drum from Accuride is now standard on all Utility trailer models. The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 […]

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Class 8 and trailers indicate unsustainable production levels

Class 8 and trailers indicate unsustainable production levels

| September 15, 2024

ACT Research reports excessive Inventories a headwind to demand Presently, there is an immediacy in industry data analysis that is rare. With August order and build volumes pushing backlogs to their annual nadir (and multi-year lows), “order season” has not been so important since the fall of 2016. Excessive inventories cloud both the front and […]

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ConditionReports.com Revolutionizes Vehicle Inspections with “Remote Inspect” platform

ConditionReports.com Revolutionizes Vehicle Inspections with “Remote Inspect” platform

| September 10, 2024

Complying with stringent NAAA industry standards, the Remote Inspect platform offers more than standard condition reports ConditionReports.com, a leading provider of vehicle condition reports and inspection solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative Remote Inspect platform. This state-of-the-art service enables automotive remarketing professionals to obtain accurate and cost-effective vehicle condition reports in minutes, bypassing […]

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Fuel & Oil

Oshkosh Corporation Secures Order from Republic Services for 100 McNeilus® Volterra™ Electric Refuse Trucks After Successful Operation of Initial Units

Oshkosh Corporation Secures Order from Republic Services for 100 McNeilus® Volterra™ Electric Refuse Trucks After Successful Operation of Initial Units

| October 3, 2024

Republic Services’ order expands fleet electrification efforts and advances commitment to sustainability and reduced environmental impact. Oshkosh Corporation innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced that Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, has placed an order for 100 McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles. This second […]

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BOLLINGER MOTORS DELIVERS FIRST CUSTOMER-READY ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO NACARATO TRUCK CENTERS

BOLLINGER MOTORS DELIVERS FIRST CUSTOMER-READY ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO NACARATO TRUCK CENTERS

| October 3, 2024

The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input  Bollinger Motors, commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced the first customer delivery of its 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab. Bollinger Motors delivered five Bollinger B4s to Nacarato Truck Centers LaVergne, Tennessee facility – […]

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EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

| October 2, 2024

These awardees represent the top performing, environmentally responsible SmartWay Partners who move more goods, more miles, with lower emissions and less energy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay […]

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Fleet Maintenance

BOLLINGER MOTORS DELIVERS FIRST CUSTOMER-READY ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO NACARATO TRUCK CENTERS

BOLLINGER MOTORS DELIVERS FIRST CUSTOMER-READY ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO NACARATO TRUCK CENTERS

| October 3, 2024

The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input  Bollinger Motors, commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced the first customer delivery of its 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab. Bollinger Motors delivered five Bollinger B4s to Nacarato Truck Centers LaVergne, Tennessee facility – […]

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EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

| October 2, 2024

These awardees represent the top performing, environmentally responsible SmartWay Partners who move more goods, more miles, with lower emissions and less energy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay […]

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Blue Bird Applauds EPA’s $965 Million Clean School Bus Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Student Transportation

Blue Bird Applauds EPA’s $965 Million Clean School Bus Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Student Transportation

| October 1, 2024

Company Continues to Invest in Electric School Bus Manufacturing Expansion and Job Growth Blue Bird Corporation electric and low-emission school buses, commends the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide $965 million in additional funding for clean school buses to reduce pollution and enhance student and community health. The fourth round of funding builds […]

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Recent News

Used Truck and Farm Machinery Values Still Climbing as Construction Equipment Values Remain Steady

Used Truck and Farm Machinery Values Still Climbing as Construction Equipment Values Remain Steady

| September 14, 2021

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 […]

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MiX Telematics Announces Partnership with Navistar

MiX Telematics Announces Partnership with Navistar

| September 28, 2020

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 […]

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Pallet Raises $18M Series A to Reinvent Logistics Software

Pallet Raises $18M Series A to Reinvent Logistics Software

| October 2, 2024

Empowering teams with AI: automate repetitive and tedious workflows, and minimize errors around order entry, dispatching, invoicing and billing Pallet, a unified transportation and warehouse management system, announced an $18 million Series A led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Activant Capital. Angel investors also participated, including Zach Frankel, Toast […]

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Carrier Completes $775M Sale of its Commercial Refrigeration Business to Haier

Carrier Completes $775M Sale of its Commercial Refrigeration Business to Haier

| October 2, 2024

Carrier Transicold transport refrigeration, Sensitech and the Lynx digital ecosystem are not included in the transaction and remain core to Carrier achieving its vision  Carrier Global Corporation intelligent climate and energy solutions, has completed the sale of its commercial refrigeration business to its decades-long joint venture partner Haier (SSE: 600690) for an enterprise value of $775 million, […]

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NIKOLA RECORDS SALES OF 88 HYDROGEN-POWERED CLASS 8 TRUCKS FOR NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMERS IN Q3 2024; 200 TOTAL SOLD THIS YEAR

NIKOLA RECORDS SALES OF 88 HYDROGEN-POWERED CLASS 8 TRUCKS FOR NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMERS IN Q3 2024; 200 TOTAL SOLD THIS YEAR

| October 2, 2024

Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “Despite overall market headwinds, Nikola remains focused on our mission to pioneer solutions for a zero-emission world, and we’re doing it one truck at a time.” For Q3 2024, Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, wholesaled 88 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, firmly […]

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DAT spot truckload data, ILA and Helene Impacts Roads

DAT spot truckload data, ILA and Helene Impacts Roads

| October 1, 2024

This week, road closures, power outages, and delays in getting fuel from racks to gas stations make it hard for anything to move across the Southeast On the Spot Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQSpot market data for Sept 22-28, 2024 (Week 39) Spot loads on DAT One jumped by 10%; truck posts […]

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Ryder Releases Corporate Sustainability Report and CDP Climate Change Response

Ryder Releases Corporate Sustainability Report and CDP Climate Change Response

| October 1, 2024

Since 2009, Ryder tracks and discloses emissions from its operations and reports its greenhouse gas inventory to CDP. Ryder System, Inc. has released the latest edition of the Ryder Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) and the CDP Climate Change Response. Both report Ryder’s policies, initiatives, and investments for managing the company’s operations responsibly and driving continuous […]

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PGT Trucking Introduces New Integrated Brokerage Partner, Hammer Logistics, LLC

PGT Trucking Introduces New Integrated Brokerage Partner, Hammer Logistics, LLC

| October 1, 2024

PGT Trucking and Hammer Logistics will continue to provide premier flatbed transportation services to their expanded network of valued customers PGT Trucking, Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized solutions, welcomes their new Integrated Brokerage Partner, Hammer Logistics, LLC. Through this partnership, PGT Trucking and Hammer Logistics will continue to provide […]

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Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

| September 30, 2024

Car carrier modification now available for new Peterbilt Model 589 sleepers Fontaine Modification expands its auto hauler offerings for Peterbilt trucks to include the new Peterbilt Model 589 44-inch, 58-inch and 72-inch sleepers.  Peterbilt’s Model 589 is the successor to the iconic Model 389. Fontaine has performed auto hauler conversions on the Model 389, as well […]

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Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

| September 30, 2024

ACT Research reports used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to $58,350 According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to […]

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Merchants Fleet Partners with Ridecell to Orchestrate Fleet Lifecycle Activities

Merchants Fleet Partners with Ridecell to Orchestrate Fleet Lifecycle Activities

| September 30, 2024

Merchants Fleet leverages Ridecell 360 to enhance scalability and operational efficiency, reinforcing its position as an industry innovator Merchants Fleet, the nation’s leader in innovative fleet solutions, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Ridecell, the leading provider of fleet orchestration solutions. Merchants Fleet has selected Ridecell and their Ridecell 360 fleet solutions to optimize the management […]

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Samsara and Esri Launch New Integration to Transform Public Sector Fleet Operations

Samsara and Esri Launch New Integration to Transform Public Sector Fleet Operations

| September 30, 2024

Enhanced Asset Recovery: Streamlined and efficient processes for geofencing, asset tracking, and recovery. Samsara Inc. announced a new integration with Esri to enhance fleet management and real-time reporting for government agencies. This turnkey integration allows customers to leverage telematics data from Samsara, including location, utilization, and maintenance, within Esri’s® ArcGIS® Velocity℠, a software-as-a-service IoT application for processing, visualizing, […]

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J.B. Hunt Adds 20 Additional Nikola FCEVs to Expand Sustainability Solutions for Customers

J.B. Hunt Adds 20 Additional Nikola FCEVs to Expand Sustainability Solutions for Customers

| September 29, 2024

The Nikola FCEVs will join the 200-plus alternative-powered equipment vehicles that J.B. Hunt currently operates J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast. “Our expertise, resources and relationships uniquely […]

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Navistar announces rebrand and name change to International

Navistar announces rebrand and name change to International

| September 29, 2024

Rebranding is driven by a shift in strategy to transform the business into a solutions provider, and the role the International brand can play in a streamlined customer and user experience Navistar, Inc. announced its plan to rebrand and change its name to International Motors, LLC* (“International”), effective October 1. Along with the name change, the […]

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Highland Electric Fleets Scales School Bus Electrification as EPA Announces Latest Funding for the Clean School Bus Program

Highland Electric Fleets Scales School Bus Electrification as EPA Announces Latest Funding for the Clean School Bus Program

| September 29, 2024

Highland welcomes EPA’s fourth round funding and looks forward to working with additional school districts to deploy electric fleets  Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of school bus fleet electrification-as-a-service, supports school districts applying for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fourth round of funding for its Clean School Bus Program. Announced today, this latest funding […]

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PrePass Launches GPS Toll Verification to Maximize Fleet Cost Savings

PrePass Launches GPS Toll Verification to Maximize Fleet Cost Savings

| September 29, 2024

GPS Toll Verification automatically detects and highlights inaccurate toll charges PrePass, North America’s premier integrated weigh station bypass and toll management service, today introduced an innovative GPS Toll Verification service. This cutting-edge solution will save fleets considerable time and money by matching GPS locations to toll charges, thereby proactively identifying potential billing inaccuracies.    . By leveraging […]

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Hyzon Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards

Hyzon Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards

| September 29, 2024

Nasdaq Has Informed the Company That a Bid Price Deficiency of its Stock Has Been Cured Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN), a U.S.-based high-performance hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, today announced it received notification from the Nasdaq Hearings Department on September 26, 2024 that […]

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CVSA Releases 2024 International Roadcheck Results

CVSA Releases 2024 International Roadcheck Results

| September 24, 2024

Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 48,761 inspections during this year’s International Roadcheck Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 48,761 inspections during this year’s International Roadcheck, which took place May 14-16. Seventy-seven percent of commercial motor vehicles and 95.2% of commercial motor vehicle […]

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Motive Monthly Economic Report – September 2024

Motive Monthly Economic Report – September 2024

| September 24, 2024

Record import volumes at two major U.S. ports support this idea,as the port of L.A., the largest seaport in the U.S. saw 60% year-over-year growth in imports in July  Motive published its Monthly Economic Report for September covering top economic and supply chain trends and I wanted to share in case it’s useful for an upcoming story.  […]

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Hexagon Digital Wave successfully completes testing of over 750 composite tube trailers

Hexagon Digital Wave successfully completes testing of over 750 composite tube trailers

| September 24, 2024

Compressed gas transport is driving fleet owners to seek a safe and efficient method for requalification of composite tube trailers Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of Hexagon Composites, announced the successful completion of its 750th Mobile Pipeline® and Virtual Pipeline­ trailer test using its cutting-edge Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) technology. The growing demand for alternative […]

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Curb Launches Curb Optima, An Advanced Tech Solution Maximizing Fleet Utility and Driver Earnings

Curb Launches Curb Optima, An Advanced Tech Solution Maximizing Fleet Utility and Driver Earnings

| September 24, 2024

A new partnership with Autofleet delivers innovative routing capabilities and greater fleet efficiency  Curb, taxi solutions and ride-hailing app for licensed taxis and for-hire rides in North America, announced the launch of Curb Optima, powered by Autofleet, the leading fleet optimization platform. This new offering is designed to empower fleets by optimizing routes to maximize drivers’ earning […]

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US trailer manufacturers and suppliers continue to navigate the choppy waters of weak demand

US trailer manufacturers and suppliers continue to navigate the choppy waters of weak demand

| September 23, 2024

ACT Research reports US Trailer Industry Build Continues to Outpace Orders August net trailer orders, at 7,700 units, were nearly 40% lower y/y, but 500 units above July’s intake. This brings ytd August net order activity to 89.4k units, according to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report. US trailer […]

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Carrier Transicold Introduces Vector 8811MT TRU for Center-Split Refrigerated Trailers

Carrier Transicold Introduces Vector 8811MT TRU for Center-Split Refrigerated Trailers

| September 23, 2024

Greater sustainability – The engine’s fuel filtration system and diesel oxidation catalyst push particulate, hydrocarbon and NOx emissions to new lows Carrier Transicold introduced the Vector™ 8811MT, a multi-temperature refrigeration unit for center-divide trailers that delivers better fuel efficiency and lifetime compliance under the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) latest regulations for transport refrigeration units (TRUs). Carrier […]

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McLeod Software and Trucker Path Link TMS and Navigation App Capabilities

McLeod Software and Trucker Path Link TMS and Navigation App Capabilities

| September 23, 2024

Integrated systems allow drivers to focus on the road and boost safety and efficiency for fleets Trucker Path, announced during the McLeod Software UC2024 User Conference a new capability in the McLeod TMS that allows fleet drivers to instantly and easily access navigation in the Trucker Path app. “Drivers can now transition from the McLeod […]

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Relay Payments Expands Its Fraud-Free Digital Network: Now Accepted at 2,200+ Truck Stops Nationwide

Relay Payments Expands Its Fraud-Free Digital Network: Now Accepted at 2,200+ Truck Stops Nationwide

| September 23, 2024

Love’s Travel Stops is the latest addition to Relay’s network, which now includes 400,000+ truck drivers and 100,000+ fleets Relay Payments, the fintech company modernizing payments for the trucking and logistics industries, is announcing its integration with Love’s Travel Stops, broadening its fraud-free digital payment network. Since launching its fuel payments solution in 2023, Relay is […]

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Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 16,249 units in August, down 14% y/y

Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 16,249 units in August, down 14% y/y

| September 22, 2024

ACT Research reports Class 8 Industry on the Path to Normalization Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 16,249 units in August, down 14% y/y. The weakness was concentrated in vocational units, where interest rate-sensitive residential spending continues to underperform and strong construction trends wane, as published in ACT Research’s latest State of the […]

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Powerfleet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Fleet Complete

Powerfleet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Fleet Complete

| September 22, 2024

Creates Highly Effective Combined Global Entity with over 2.6 Million Combined Subscribers and 2,500 Employees with Dedicated Teams to Support Customers across 6 Continents Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT), a leading provider of AIoT SaaS solutions for the mobile asset industry, has entered into a definitive agreement providing for the strategic acquisition of Fleet Complete, a prominent […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Millions to Improve State Commercial Driver’s License Programs

Biden-Harris Administration Awards Millions to Improve State Commercial Driver’s License Programs

| September 22, 2024

More than $140 Million in Grants Help Get More Qualified Drivers on the Roadand Bolster Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced more than $140 million in grants to states and educational institutions through the agency’s High Priority (HP) and Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) […]

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Truckload volumes and rates diverged in August

Truckload volumes and rates diverged in August

| September 22, 2024

“Linehaul rates were year-over-year positive for the first time since March 2022, a trend that should continue into the fall shipping season” Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and prices falling for the third straight month, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight […]

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Alvys Announces Strategic Integration with Trimble’s PC*Miler at No Extra Cost to Users

Alvys Announces Strategic Integration with Trimble’s PC*Miler at No Extra Cost to Users

| September 22, 2024

Web-based solution that integrates with Trimble’s PC*Miler®, the industry standard for truck routing, mileage, and mapping Alvys, a leading provider of transportation management software, announced a groundbreaking web-based solution that integrates with Trimble’s PC*Miler®, the industry standard for truck routing, mileage, and mapping. This collaboration between Alvys and Trimble integrates trusted PC*Miler capabilities directly into […]

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Truckers Applaud House Transportation Committee on Fighting Freight Fraud

Truckers Applaud House Transportation Committee on Fighting Freight Fraud

| September 18, 2024

“Freight fraud committed by criminals and scam artists has been devastating to many small business truckers simply trying to make a living in a tough freight market,” said OOIDA President Todd Spencer The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) applauded the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for taking action to combat freight fraud by passing the […]

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Home Hardware Stores Limited Unveils Electric Future with Volvo Trucks

Home Hardware Stores Limited Unveils Electric Future with Volvo Trucks

| September 18, 2024

The truck’s quiet operation minimizes noise pollution, which is particularly beneficial in urban areas and the residential communities served by Home Hardware and Building Centre locations Volvo Trucks North America customer, Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer, has officially introduced two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to their fleet. The […]

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Spot loads on DAT One increased by 7%; truck posts jumped 15%

Spot loads on DAT One increased by 7%; truck posts jumped 15%

| September 18, 2024

Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQ Spot market data for Sept 8-14, 2024 Spot loads on DAT One increased by 7%; truck posts jumped 15%The total number of loads posted on DAT One rose ▲6.9% to 1.62 million last week, while truck posts increased ▲15.3% to 337,227. Dry Vans▲  Van loads: 723,521, up 3.8% week […]

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Mixed-Energy Fleets on the Rise: Survey Finds 80% of Global Commercial Fleet Leaders Aim for at Least 25% of Their Fleets to Be EVs by 2030

Mixed-Energy Fleets on the Rise: Survey Finds 80% of Global Commercial Fleet Leaders Aim for at Least 25% of Their Fleets to Be EVs by 2030

| September 18, 2024

Conducted by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned by WEX, the report offers insights for organizations managing mixed-energy fleets across markets in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific A new study by Frost & Sullivan commissioned by WEX, the global commerce platform simplifying the business of running a business, reveals that mixed-energy fleets are projected to increase […]

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GreenPower Receives Orders for EPA-Funded School Buses from RWC Group for the Arizona Market 

GreenPower Receives Orders for EPA-Funded School Buses from RWC Group for the Arizona Market 

| September 18, 2024

GreenPower’s BEAST is a purpose-built, 40-foot Type D , zero-emission school bus with seating for up to 90 passengers GreenPower Motor Company Inc. manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, has received a series of orders for […]

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BOLLINGER MOTORS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR THE 2025 BOLLINGER B4 COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TRUCK

BOLLINGER MOTORS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR THE 2025 BOLLINGER B4 COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TRUCK

| September 18, 2024

The 2025 B4 buyers can qualify for more than $100,000 in state and federal incentives on all-new, all-electric Class 4 truck  Bollinger Motors, Inc. commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced that the 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)  of $158,758. The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 […]

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Ford Trucks commissions ZF to supply electric drives of the latest generation for its upcoming line of electrified trucks

Ford Trucks commissions ZF to supply electric drives of the latest generation for its upcoming line of electrified trucks

| September 17, 2024

The first product to be supplied by ZF will be its central electric drive, the CeTrax 2 dual ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division further underlined its status as Europe’s leading producer of electric drives after securing a long-term supplier agreement with Ford Trucks for e-mobility technologies. The agreement will see Ford’s only heavy commercial […]

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