Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Spireon Managed Services Increases Trailer Management ROI by 200%
Spireon’s operations analysts serve as personal trailer management consultants, improving business operations, lowering expenses, and freeing fleet resources Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, now offers a Managed Services solution to help customers further extend the value of Spireon’s FleetLocate by optimizing trailer management. Pilot customers of the new offering experienced a return on investment of […]
TuSimple and Ryder Partner to Expand Nationwide Autonomous Trucking
Ryder maintenance facilities in the Southern U.S. to serve as terminals for TuSimple’s expanding Autonomous Freight Network TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), global autonomous driving technology company, and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announce an industry-first partnership that aims to leverage select Ryder fleet maintenance facilities […]
Enterprise Fleet Management Becomes Largest Fleet Management Provider in the United States
Enterprise Fleet Management’s business experienced 4% fleet growth in 2020 and continues to expand its portfolio across the nation—boasting a recent milestone of 500,000 vehicles on lease Enterprise Fleet Management has been ranked as the largest fleet management provider in the United States, according to Automotive Fleet’s 2021 Fact Book. Enterprise Fleet Management’s business experienced […]
People
President Joe Biden Visits Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations
Mack emphasized to Biden the importance of robust funding investments in infrastructure for zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV), as well as for all types of transportation Mack Trucks hosted President Joe Biden at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack heavy-duty models for North America and export are assembled. President Biden stressed the importance of American manufacturing, buying American products […]
ATA Now Accepting Nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award
Award is presented to an individual, motor carrier, trucking organization and industry supplier who demonstrate excellence in illustrating the industry’s essentiality, safety-first approach to doing business and professionalism American Trucking Associations opened nominations to recognize the most passionate promoters of the trucking industry’s image with this year’s Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award. “This past […]
DriverReach Partnership Accelerates Hiring Process for Recruiters and Drivers
Integration with JOBehaviors helps identify quality candidates faster DriverReach, the leading Recruiting and Retention Management software, announced an integration with JOBehaviors, a provider of assessment tools and analytics that help identify the best driver candidates. “The combination of the DriverReach Recruiting and Compliance Management System and the JOBehaviors assessment and analytics solution will make the […]
Autonomous
TuSimple and Ryder Partner to Expand Nationwide Autonomous Trucking
Ryder maintenance facilities in the Southern U.S. to serve as terminals for TuSimple’s expanding Autonomous Freight Network TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), global autonomous driving technology company, and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announce an industry-first partnership that aims to leverage select Ryder fleet maintenance facilities […]
Locomation Marks Third Anniversary with Executed Contracts, New Facilities, Third Generation of Autonomous Trucks
Increased Investment and Expanded Staff Locomation, the world’s first technology platform to offer human-guided autonomous truck convoying, marked the third anniversary of its founding and highlighted important recent milestones in its growth. Earlier this month, the company moved into new, more spacious offices in Pittsburgh’s Robotics Row, a hotspot for fast-growing technology companies in the […]
AEye’s Intelligent LiDAR Now Available on the NVIDIA DRIVE Autonomous Vehicle Platform
Adaptive, Intelligent LiDAR Augments NVIDIA’s Open Platform for L2+ to Level 5 Fully Autonomous Driving AEye, Inc. (“AEye”), the global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, is working with NVIDIA to bring its adaptive, intelligent sensing to the NVIDIA DRIVE® autonomous vehicle platform. The NVIDIA DRIVE platform is an open, end-to-end solution for Level 2+ […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
REE Automotive Will Open its U.S. Headquarters and First Integration Center in Austin, Texas, as it Prepares for Production in 2023
REE U.S. HQ to capitalize on growing market demand for EVs in North America REE Automotive Ltd. e-Mobility will open its U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas to address the growing U.S. market demand for mission-specific EVs from delivery and logistics companies, Mobility-as-a-Service and new technology players. In addition, Austin will be the location of REE’s […]
NHTSA Launches Interactive, Searchable Recall Dashboard
Website makes over 50 years of recall data easily available to the public The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today unveiled a new cloud-based recall dashboard to make searching for auto safety recall data easy and efficient. The dashboard offers user-friendly and transparent ways to sort, filter, visualize and export recall data. “This new […]
LTL Carrier, Estes Express Lines, Selects Spireon’s FleetLocate Trailer Management Solution
Nation’s Largest Privately Owned Freight Carrier to Deploy Spireon Telematics on 40,000 Assets to Improve Driver Experience and Continous Process Improvement Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, and Estes Express Lines, the largest privately owned freight shipping company in North America said they are partnering to deploy Spireon’s best-in-class FleetLocate trailer management solution across Estes’ fleet of nearly 40,000 trailers, containers, and […]
Fuel & Oil
STA Launches Electric School Bus Program in Los Angeles
Company affirms commitment to environmentally conscious student transportation, replaces diesel vehicles Student Transportation of America (STA) announced today the launch of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Pilot Program in Los Angeles, Calif., one of the first markets identified to receive electric school buses as part of the organization’s expansive effort to introduce battery-powered buses to city, suburban […]
Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Retail Sales Gained 19% YTD
ACT Research reports Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles as reported by the six major truck OEMs, who account for approximately 60% of the heavy-duty natural gas market For the first five months of 2021, US and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales rose 19% year-to-date against a somewhat unfair comparison of the same […]
Hyliion Announces Long-Range Version of Hypertruck ERX™ Targeting Zero-Emission Vehicle Credits
The long-range Hypertruck ERX™ will offer 75 miles of all-electric range and more than 1,000 miles of total range at product launch Hyliion Holdings Corp. electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, announced a long-range variant of the Hypertruck ERX™, which will be the first version brought to market. This enhanced option, which will offer […]
Fleet Maintenance
Spireon Managed Services Increases Trailer Management ROI by 200%
Spireon’s operations analysts serve as personal trailer management consultants, improving business operations, lowering expenses, and freeing fleet resources Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, now offers a Managed Services solution to help customers further extend the value of Spireon’s FleetLocate by optimizing trailer management. Pilot customers of the new offering experienced a return on investment of […]
Goodyear Expands RH-4A+ Lineup To Include 40.00r57
The RH-4A+ is Goodyear’s best haulage tire for long hours to removal in hard rock underfoot conditions and is now available in 40.00R57 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announces a new size, 40.00R57, to the Goodyear RH-4A+ tire lineup. With the initial launch last fall, the RH-4A+ is engineered to deliver a […]
Trucking Cheers Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
Statement following reports that Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a bipartisan framework for infrastructure legislation American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued this statement following reports that Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a bipartisan framework for infrastructure legislation: “It’s refreshing to see Congress do its job and address national […]
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 […]
Truckstop.com and Meadow Lark Announce Book It Now Integration
Functionality gives freight brokers and 3PLs of any size the ability to add instant load booking functionality to their business, while eliminating the need for lengthy negotiations and time-consuming paperwork Truckstop.com announced its latest Book It Now integration with Meadow Lark, an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Billings, Montana. Book It Now integrates […]
PACCAR Achieves Very Good Quarterly Revenues and Profits
Kenworth and Peterbilt launched new heavy- and medium-duty vehicles earlier this year “PACCAR achieved very good revenues and net income in the second quarter of 2021,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR Parts achieved record quarterly sales and profits due to strong industry truck utilization, an increased number of Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF trucks […]
June Used Class 8 Sales Volumes and Average Miles Fell Sequentially, While Average Price Rose and Age Was Flat
ACT Research reports Class 8 volumes were 1% lower month-over-month. Longer term, volumes were down 5% y/y, but up 20% ytd According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) were 1% lower month-over-month. Longer term, volumes […]
Air Products and Cummins to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Transition of Tractor Fleet to Zero Emission Vehicles Begins at Air Products Air Products jointly announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to accelerate the integration of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains integrated into selected OEM partners’ […]
Electric Highway Coalition Grows to 14 Members, More Than Doubling Participation
Membership in the EHC has now grown to include AVANGRID, Consolidated Edison, DTE Energy, Eversource Energy, Exelon, FirstEnergy Corp The Electric Highway Coalition (EHC) has doubled the number of companies committed to enabling long distance electric vehicle (EV) travel through a network of DC fast charging stations connecting major highway systems. Membership in the EHC […]
EKA Introduces Touchless Freight Trading and Execution
New Omni-TMS™ Cloud-Based Platform Features Transform Carrier, Broker & Shipper Efficiencies EKA Solutions Inc, the industry leading provider of cloud-based integrated freight management ecosystem for carriers, brokers and shippers, today announced the introduction of touchless trading and execution between trusted partners that use the EKA Supply Chain TMS. Designed to tech-up carriers, brokers and shippers […]
Used Equipment & Truck Inventory Levels Improve Following Protracted Decline
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in the used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets A new Sandhills Global Market Report notes the stabilization of used construction equipment, farm machinery, and heavy-duty truck inventories within Sandhills Global marketplaces in June, following steady declines since Q2 2020. After more than a year of month-over-month […]
Hyundai’s XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California
NorCAL ZERO, where Hyundai supplies 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell by early 2023, to be the largest deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered vehicles in the U.S Hyundai Motor Company today announced its plan to deploy the company’s latest hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California, for two publicly funded projects to improve the air quality in […]
PICKUP Introduces Fusion Omni-Delivery Solutions to Create Exceptional Last Mile Delivery Experiences
Fusion brings the power of PICKUP’s people alongside its secure, intelligent platform to give partners advanced last mile delivery capabilities for big, heavy and high-value items PICKUP, an enterprise-grade, last mile delivery solution provider for leading retailers, commercial and industrial businesses, introduced PICKUP Fusion. Fusion is the end-to-end omni-delivery solution that supports PICKUP’s partners with the […]
Ryder Expands Last-Mile Delivery Network Amid Escalating Consumer Demands
Ryder announces further expansion of Ryder Last Mile, a customizable, multi-tiered delivery solution for big-and-bulky goods, with new hubs in Milwaukee and Philadelphia Ryder System, Inc. announces further expansion of Ryder Last Mile, a customizable, multi-tiered delivery solution for big-and-bulky goods. With new hubs in Milwaukee and Philadelphia, Ryder continues to position its customers – […]
Omnitracs Announces New Evidence of the Risks and Cost of Distracted Driving in Latest Data Insights
The most distracted drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a near collision than other drivers Omnitracs, LLC, a Solera company, published groundbreaking new insights on distracted driving in the trucking industry. These insights, which aggregate and anonymize data from the SmartDrive advanced video-based analytics platform, help fleets understand operational threats and […]
Volvo Trucks Introduces Volvo Blue Contract Service Offering to Enhance Uptime
Blue Contract service offering, a comprehensive maintenance program designed to improve uptime, assist in optimizing truck performance and simplify maintenance management for customers and dealers The new Volvo Blue Contract provides one premium service plan that replaces existing maintenance plans currently offered to customers. The program is based on Volvo Trucks’ more than 20 years […]
Nuvera and DD DANNAR Partner to Develop Mobile Fuel Cell Power for Diverse Industries
DD DANNAR, LLC to develop for diverse markets in need of clean power options, including municipalities, fleets, military applications, agriculture and mining Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions for motive applications, is teaming with DD DANNAR, LLC (DANNAR) on an integration project to develop hydrogen fuel cell power solutions to markets […]
Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
Uber completes $2.25 billion deal for transportation logistics company Uber Freight and Transplace have entered into a definitive agreement for Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber Freight’s parent company, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and the remainder in cash. Uber Freight […]
Trucking Industry Praises Introduction of the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act
Bipartisan bill would help modernize nation’s truck fleet by repealing 12% excise tax on new tractor-trailers The American Trucking Associations praised the introduction of the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2021 by Senators Todd Young (R-Indiana) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland). The bipartisan legislation would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, […]
ANAHEIM PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATOR PARTNERS WITH ARRIVAL TO SUCCESSFULLY SECURE A $2 MILLION CLEAN VEHICLE GRANT
Agency Advances Effort to Become State’s First All-Electric Bus Fleet In partnership with the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been awarded a two-million-dollar grant from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). ATN has chosen to partner with Arrival as the vehicle producer for this grant and will use grant funds to replace […]
Netradyne Introduces New Features to Optimize Fleet Safety and Driver Performance
Green Zone, Smart View and Event Preview Deliver Real-Time Actionable Insights Netradyne, artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing focusing on driver and fleet safety, announced a host of new, industry-leading features that provide actionable insights into driver performance to help safety managers continually improve and recognize safety within their fleets. All of these advanced technology […]
U.S. Trailer Orders Grow M/M, but Drop Double-Digits Y/Y
ACT Research reports June net US trailer orders of 10,952 units grew nearly 18% June net US trailer orders of 10,952 units grew nearly 18% from the previous month, but were almost 20% lower compared to June of 2020. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 13.1k units were up more than 7% versus May, […]
XL Fleet and eNow Announce Partnership to Electrify Refrigerated Trailers
Next generation electrified refrigerated trailers reduce diesel fuel usage and can deliver lower total cost of ownership XL Fleet Corp. vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announced a battery and power electronics development and supply agreement and an investment in eNow, Inc. (“eNow”), a provider of solar and battery power systems that enable […]
FMCSA Urges Everyone to Stay Alert and Stay Safe Traveling the Nation’s Roadways this Summer
“Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign provides free safety awareness resources for all roadway users With a significant rise in the number of vehicles now returning to the Nation’s roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urges everyone to do their part to share the road safely. “We depend on trucks […]
FleetCheck: An Indicator of the Health of Your Fleet
When drivers and carriers are communicating regularly, retention rates improve, trucks stay full, and your company runs more smoothly In an industry currently struggling with finding and hiring drivers, it grows more and more painful seeing your drivers inexplicably leave — especially when you have a gnawing feeling it probably could have been prevented with […]
DAT Truckload Volume Index jumped 11% in June to all-time high
Spot load postings decline as more freight moves under contract Truckload freight volumes hit new highs in June and spot and contract rates stayed in record territory as surging retail imports and peak produce shipments fueled demand for transportation services, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, operator of the largest truckload freight marketplace in North […]
TruckLabs Expands with Launch of Truck Driver Engagement, Measurement & Retention Software TripDynamics
TripDynamics has already shown strong driver engagement; improves driver performance and satisfaction TruckLabs, a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, announced TripDynamics, an innovative, gamified software platform for driver engagement, real-time feedback, and miles-per-gallon performance measurement. For a fleet, benefits include fuel savings, profitability, and fleet sustainability gains. Drivers benefit through increased performance, satisfaction, […]
Penske, ROUSH CleanTech, and Proterra Announce New Collaboration for Next-Generation F-650 Electric Commercial Trucks
All-electric ROUSH CleanTech F-650 to feature Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology systems Three leaders in clean transportation solutions — ROUSH CleanTech, Penske Truck Leasing, and Proterra Inc (“Proterra”) announced a new collaboration under which Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA) will supply its industry-leading battery technology to ROUSH CleanTech for the development of its next-generation Ford F-650 all-electric commercial […]
Digital License Plates Through Dealerships
Reviver’s plates are currently being sold for vehicles registered in California and Arizona and on commercial vehicles in Texas ReviverMX, Inc., developer of the world’s first digital license plate (DLP), entered into an agreement with Galpin Motors to sell the Reviver™ Rplate® through multiple Galpin Dealerships. Under the terms of the agreement, Reviver’s Rplates will be sold through Galpin’s Land Rover, Aston […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 1.5% in June
Index 0.5% Above June 2020 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June after falling 1% in May. In June, the index equaled 111.6 (2015=100) compared with 113.3 in May. “Tonnage has definitely flattened out, on average, over the last six to nine months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. […]
GPS Trackit Announces Leading-Edge Video Telematics Solution
VidFleet transforms road safety with high-resolution video, edge processing, and real-time in-cab audible alerts GPS Trackit, a leading provider of video, fleet, and asset tracking systems, announced launched VidFleet™ – a cutting-edge, connected video telematics system with features that range from a 360-degree view of the road and driver to real-time in-cab audible alerts. Text messaging alone […]
FreightHub, Inc. Doubles Canadian Carrier Network
Company focused on US-Mexico cross-border shipping has signed a definitive Merger Agreement, doubled its Canadian carrier network to answer ramping demand from truckload freight customers Hudson Capital Inc. announced that FreightHub, Inc.(Fr8Hub), a North American transportation logistics technology platform company focused on US-Mexico cross-border shipping with which Hudson Capital has signed a definitive Merger Agreement, […]
Hyzon Motors Inc. Announces Initiation of Trading on Nasdaq Under Ticker Symbol “HYZN”
Hyzon looks to accelerate the transition to hydrogen commercial transport worldwide Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, announced that its Class A Common Stock will commence trading at market open July 19, 2021, on the Nasdaq Global Select market under the ticker symbol “HYZN”. This […]
LogiNext launches MILE: America’s first integrated last mile delivery platform
This is the first time a cloud-based software has brought together various elements in the shipper, carrier and dispatcher ecosystem to deliver a Transportation Management LogiNext, a global technology company on a mission to optimize and automate delivery management for enterprises, launched MILE, America’s first integrated last mile delivery platform. This is the first time […]
Million Mile Safe Driver Dennis Bramblett Wins Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver Dennis Bramblett of Hannibal, Missouri, was the lucky winner of a 2022 Volvo® VNL64T truck Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, has announced the winner of the 2021 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway. Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver Dennis […]
ATA Now Accepting Applications for LEAD ATA Program
LEAD ATA graduates are engaged in everything from technology to the workforce to ensure the growth of the industry as we plan for the future The American Trucking Associations announced it is accepting applications for the ninth LEAD ATA class. Rising, young executives are encouraged to apply to the industry’s top leadership development program. Established […]
Inspectors Remove More Than 1,200 Commercial Vehicles With Brake Violations During CVSA’s Unannounced Brake Safety Day
Six jurisdictions from Canada, 42 U.S. jurisdictions, and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and National Guard participated Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 10,091 inspections and placed 1,273 vehicles out of service for brake-related critical vehicle inspection items on May 26. Inspectors tracked and reported this data to the Commercial Vehicle […]
Kanglim and Ridecell Partner to Create IoT Automation and Mobility Platform for Industrial Vehicles
Transform specialized industrial vehicles – including cranes, fire trucks, electrical work vehicles, aerial platforms, military and police equipment, and pump vehicles Kanglim Co, Ltd, the 40 year-old global leader in specialty industrial vehicles, announced a strategic alliance with Ridecell Inc., the leading platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses. Ridecell will collaborate with Kanglim […]
EROAD to acquire Coretex, accelerating strategic plans and enabling faster growth in North America
Upon approval of the deal, EROAD’s user base will grow to 190,380 units globally EROAD has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 100% of Coretex Limited (“Coretex”), a provider of vertically specialized enterprise-grade telematics solutions in North America, Australia and New Zealand. This transformative move will help the company take a strong step toward […]
