Category: Transit News

Truckstop Introduces Risk Factors Advanced

Truckstop Introduces Risk Factors Advanced

| November 19, 2024

Designed for brokers that need a trusted, comprehensive carrier vetting solution that works at the speed of fraud  In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23), Truckstop introduced Risk Factors Advanced, the ideal carrier vetting solution that serves as the first line of defense for a growing enterprise business that requires more automation and sophistication. Previously announced Risk […]

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.2% in October

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.2% in October

| November 19, 2024

Measure of Trucking Activity Up in Three of Past Four Months Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the third increase since July. “The slow, and choppy, climb off of the bottom continued in October,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Since hitting […]

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Verizon Connect report highlights fleet tech adoption, ROI gains, and safety improvements

Verizon Connect report highlights fleet tech adoption, ROI gains, and safety improvements

| November 18, 2024

Fleet technology is making significant strides in reducing costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving safety Verizon Connect released its fifth annual Fleet Technology Trends Report, conducted in partnership with Bobit Business Media, and based on responses from 543 fleet management professionals. The report highlights how fleet management technology continues to serve as a dependable asset for […]

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FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

| November 18, 2024

The challenging truck freight environment continues to weigh on U.S. trailer demand U.S. trailer net orders in October rose 34% month-over-month (m/m) to 15,970 units, reflecting typical seasonal trends, but were down 55% year-over-year (y/y). This result marks the lowest October net order total since FTR’s trailer data tracking began in 2013. Despite the opening […]

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EKA Delivers Embedded Technology Solutions to Stop Cargo Theft

EKA Delivers Embedded Technology Solutions to Stop Cargo Theft

| November 18, 2024

EKA will implement embedded carrier identity services offered by Highway to EKA broker and shipper customers EKA Solutions Inc., the industry leading provider of cloud-based integrated freight management platform, EKA Omni-TMS™, will collaborate with Highway to deliver Carrier Identity Solutions to stop cargo theft. Consistent with its vision to stop cargo theft with multilayered operations practices & countermeasures powered […]

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Bollinger Partners With Auto Fleet Group For Government Fleet Sales

Bollinger Partners With Auto Fleet Group For Government Fleet Sales

| November 16, 2024

Bollinger B4 Class 4 electric trucks now available through NAFG Sourcewell contract agreement #032824-NAF Mullen Automotive, Inc. an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces it has partnered with National Auto Fleet Group (“NAFG”) to sell its all-electric, Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to government agencies through NAFG’s Sourcewell-awarded contract #032824-NAF. “Bollinger Motors is excited to work with […]

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