“It took us 30 minutes to load or unload a trailer with forklifts. Now it’s five minutes!” Valeo, a global leader in automotive parts manufacturing, has optimized its dock operations by partnering with Slip Robotics. Through the deployment of SlipBot autonomous loading robots, Valeo has drastically reduced its truck loading and unloading times sixfold, setting […]
Industry’s best-selling Class 8 truck sets new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the fifth generation Cascadia. The newest addition to the Freightliner family builds on its legacy as the industry’s preferred on-highway truck with advanced […]
Geotab ITS will leverage anonymized fleet insights such as location, speed, vehicle type and transportation routes to further develop a connected vehicle mobility ecosystem Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, announced a strategic collaboration using data to enhance fleet optimization. Working together will empower Bridgestone and Geotab to further […]
As its roads become more congested and as habitual infractions result in more frequent incidents, the industry faces a sense of urgency to operate safely and efficiently every time it travels within or through the region.” Lytx® Inc., video safety and video telematics, released a new report, “State of the Data: Nashville”. As the U.S. […]
Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]
Cass Transportation Indexes reported truckload linehaul rates (a mix of contract and spot) saw a change in direction in September after four straight monthly declines Thanks to the rising spot market, truckload linehaul rates (a mix of contract and spot) saw a change in direction in September after four straight monthly declines. We saw a […]
