Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Fleet Complete Launches Unified Solution for Managing EV Adoption in Mixed Fleets
Fleet Complete users across North America can access comprehensive EV data directly from OEM connected vehicles Fleet Complete, a global leader in connected fleet management solutions, announced an exciting step forward in fleet electrification by making the transition to electric vehicles (EV) even simpler. Fleet Complete now offers advanced support for OEM connected EVs, further […]
Spot Market Insights: Van Spot Rates Mixed, Flatbed Down in the Latest Week
With load postings down and truck postings up, the Market Demand Index fell to 64.3, the lowest level in nine weeks Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended April 26 showed broker-posted spot rates moving roughly in line with seasonal expectations as refrigerated spot rates rose while dry van spot rates […]
Intangles Launches InRoute Connect™ to Improve Turnaround Times for Commercial Vehicles Needing Maintenance on the Road
Fleet managers can take immediate action and direct the truck to a preferred maintenance shop on the truck’s route right from the Intangles platform Intangles, an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform for the trucking industry, today announced InRoute Connect™, a product designed to significantly improve the turnaround time of commercial vehicles in need of maintenance while […]
People
Werner® Earns Recognition on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers 2024 List
Werner, headquartered in Omaha, Neb., has offices and terminal locations across North America, and employs nearly 14,000 combined driver and non-driver associates Werner Enterprises, Inc. transportation and logistics provider, has once again been recognized by Forbes, this time on its 2024 America’s Best Large Employers list. This esteemed list highlights the company’s dedication to fostering a supportive […]
Tenstreet Announces New AI-Powered Recruiting and Navigation Features at 6th Annual User Conference
Tenstreet’s biggest innovations integrate smarter communication strategies and AI technology into carriers’ dashboards Tenstreet, the leading provider of software solutions that connect drivers and carriers for every aspect of their employment relationship, announced several new features at their 2024 User Conference in Las Vegas that will further optimize driver-carrier communications and deliver measurable improvement to […]
Werner® Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer
“Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated. Even with hundreds of employers in the running, the veteran’s programs at Werner stood out from the rest.” Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, proudly announces its designation as a VETS […]
Autonomous
Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Emissions and Fight Climate Change
A white paper from Aurora Innovation examines how autonomous trucking technology can increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions in the freight and logistics industry Aurora Innovation, Inc. released a white paper indicating that autonomous trucking has the potential for significant environmental benefits. The paper finds that autonomous trucking could increase energy efficiency by up to 32% relative to […]
Plus Named 2024 Edison Award Gold Winner for Innovative Autonomous Driving Software
PlusDrive® is among the suite of autonomous driving software solutions offered by Plus to help OEMs and Tier 1s accelerate the development of next-generation vehicles Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions has been recognized as a Gold winner of the 2024 Edison Awards for its supervised autonomy software solution, PlusDrive®, in the Innovative Services […]
Kodiak Establishes Advisory Council, Taps Leaders from Walmart, UPS, and Beyond to Help Guide Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
“Kodiak’s Industry Advisory Council will help carry us through our next phase of growth, as we work alongside our partners to safely and efficiently deploy our driverless technology,” said Reed Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous transportation company building technology for the trucking and defense industries, announced the launch of its Kodiak Industry Advisory Council. […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Pitstop Partners with Diesel Laptops to Revolutionize Fleet Maintenance Through AI-Predictive Analytics
This partnership enhances the efficiency of maintenance teams by saving an average of 10 hours per week in diagnostic time Pitstop, the leading cloud-based Fleet Maintenance Software provider, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Diesel Laptops, a premier source for diesel diagnostic software, equipment, and services. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the […]
Safety Drives Everything in the All-New Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks’ unwavering commitment to safety is demonstrated through the all-new Volvo VNL’s next-generation driver assistance and occupant protection technologies Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced the completely reimagined, all-new Volvo VNL, designed to revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry and set new standards for safety. With the vision of achieving zero accidents, Volvo Trucks’ unwavering […]
Sope Creek Capital Leads Recapitalization to Support Commercial Truck and Trailer Part’s Growth
Company has a long track record of distributing truck and trailer parts in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket channel. CTTP carries over 350+ nationally recognized brands Sope Creek Capital, a transportation and logistics focused family office, announced the recapitalization of Commercial Truck and Trailer Parts and M&R Manufacturing and Supply (the “Company”), a national distributor of […]
Fuel & Oil
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight contraction continues
Compared to a year earlier, first quarter 2024 spending fell 27.9% while shipment volume dropped 21.6% The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed that the U.S. truck freight market contracted significantly during the first three months of 2024. Spending by shippers decreased 27.9% in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2023 and was […]
BAE Systems’ electric drive technology to power GILLIG’s new hydrogen fuel cell transit buses for zero-emission operation
Under a long-term supply agreement, BAE Systems will provide its Gen3 propulsion and accessories power management system for the zero-emission fuel cell electric platform BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will provide its next-generation electric drive system to GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, for its new line […]
Toyota and Argonne National Laboratory Investigate Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Process can be used on end-of-life automotive batteries as well as manufacturing scrap Toyota Motor North America has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to investigate the development of a direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries, which are prevalent in new electric vehicles. The […]
Fleet Maintenance
Toyota and Argonne National Laboratory Investigate Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Process can be used on end-of-life automotive batteries as well as manufacturing scrap Toyota Motor North America has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to investigate the development of a direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries, which are prevalent in new electric vehicles. The […]
Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas target reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel
When using Neste MY Renewable Diesel – made from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable raw materials – GHG emissions can be reduced by up to 75%* Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, and New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, look to reduce greenhouse gas […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $830 Million in Grants to Make Transportation Infrastructure More Resilient to Climate Change
New program supports projects to protect bridges, roads, ports, rail, and transit from extreme weather and the impacts of climate change, advances Administration’s National Climate Resilience Framework The Biden-Harris Administration today announced nearly $830 million in grant awards for 80 projects nationwide that will help states and local communities save taxpayers money while strengthening surface-transportation […]
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 […]
Fast-Growing Fintech Payment Platform AtoB Collaborates with Trusted TravelCenters of America
Collaboration signals perks for fleets AtoB, the first fintech payments platform to modernize the $790 billion trucking industry’s financial system, announced a collaboration with TravelCenters of America (TA), the nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, TA Express and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands. The collaboration will bring a cost savings of an average […]
Evolectric Celebrates HQ Grand Opening-Targets to Convert 100k Vehicles per Year to Electric
Evolectric is at the forefront of transforming the commercial fleet industry with its innovative CircularEV™ conversion kit Evolectric held the grand opening of its new headquarters in Rancho Dominguez, California. This significant expansion marks a major milestone in Evolectric’s mission to accelerate the global transition from gasoline to electric vehicles through innovative and cost-effective solutions. The ribbon-cutting […]
PACCAR Achieves Excellent Financial Performance
“Kenworth and Peterbilt’s industry-leading vocational trucks provide customers with the premium quality and durability required in rigorous construction applications.” PACCAR reported excellent revenues and net income in the first quarter of 2024,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s results reflect ongoing demand for premium quality DAF, Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, aftermarket parts and financial […]
Mack Trucks Announces Product Lineup at WasteExpo
Mack announced it will feature the Mack® LR Electric, a Mack MD7 and a Mack TerraPro® in its booth Mack Trucks is showcasing its breadth of offerings for the waste industry during WasteExpo 2024. Mack announced it will feature the Mack® LR Electric, a Mack MD7 and a Mack TerraPro® in its booth and will […]
FHWA Highlights Efforts to Reduce Pollution, Combat Climate Change, and Improve Resiliency in Communities Nationwide
Biden-Harris Administration advances climate goals through recent infrastructure projects The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) celebrated several recent actions of the Biden-Harris Administration to advance climate goals through historic investments in infrastructure. FHWA is taking an active role in combatting climate change by reducing transportation-related emissions, funding resiliency projects to protect communities […]
Ryder Continues Cross-Border Expansion; Opens Another Multiclient Logistics Facility at Top U.S.-Mexico Port
Site strategically located along critical trade corridor in El Paso, Texas to support growth in nearshoring Ryder System, Inc. announces the opening of a second multiclient logistics facility at a top U.S.-Mexico port in as many months. The newest site is in El Paso, Texas near the Ysleta Port of Entry, the largest commercial port […]
Q2 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index: Parcel surcharge changes wring out additional revenue, LTL and truckload rates hold steady
Out-of-cycle parcel pricing actions drive greater yields, while rates in truckload and LTL stay flat as carriers hang on for freight cycle fundamentals to improve AFS Logistics, an industry-leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, and TD Cowen announce the second quarter (Q2) 2024 release of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, a snapshot with predictive pricing for […]
Voltera Secures $9.6M Federal Grant to Electrify Major US Ports: Savannah, Los Angeles and Long Beach
The grant from the Federal Highway Administration will be used to develop zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks at Voltera’s sites near Savannah, GA and in Wilmington, CA Voltera, a leading developer, owner, and operator of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, announced that its owned sites near the ports of Savannah […]
Platform Science Raises $125 Million in Growth Capital
Leading connected vehicle platform accelerating momentum with OEMs, fleets and developers Platform Science, the leading edge application platform for transportation raised $125 million in growth capital to accelerate innovation in the commercial transportation sector. Key strategic investors included C.R. England, Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR, RyderVentures, and Schneider. New financial investors included Activant Capital, BDT & MSD […]
Together for Safer Roads (TSR) Member Samsara Publishes Important New e-Book for Commercial Fleet Safety
“Driver Coaching: Best Practices & Frameworks for Success” available for download at no cost to fleets and drivers Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading NGO dedicated to promoting road safety, has partnered with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud,, to support the publication of Samsara’s new e-Book aimed at enhancing safety and […]
JJX Logistics Reduces Fleet Emissions by 17% and Achieves Industry Safety Accreditation with Samsara
Real-time fleet visibility and monitoring enables international haulage firm to ensure safety and security of drivers and cargo International haulage company JJX Logistics has improved the safety and sustainability of its fleet operations by implementing advanced AI solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. The move has enabled JJX Logistics to achieve a 17% reduction […]
Range Energy and DB Schenker Announce Pilot of Electric-Powered Trailer Platform
Pilot agreement demonstrates commercial traction for implementing sustainable transportation equipment in existing commercial trucking operations Range Energy (Range), the company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, has signed a pilot agreement with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics services, to deploy its electric-powered trailer. During the pilot, Range trailers will be implemented and evaluated […]
Port Houston Awarded Nearly $27 Million For Clean Truck Program
Grant Investment is Pivotal in Reducing Air Emissions The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions. Port Houston’s CLEANSTACS Program (Catalyzing Lower Emissions with Alliances and New Systems in Trucking and Community Sustainability) […]
International Truck Integrates Allison Fully Automatic Transmissions with S13 Engine
Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) and 4000 Series™ now available to order as the exclusive fully automatic in International RH and HX Series trucks, respectively Allison Transmission announced that International Truck, a Navistar brand, has integrated Allison fully automatic transmissions into S13-equipped trucks. Through the partnership’s continued collaboration, the award-winning Allison 3414 Regional Haul […]
E-SMART Drives Facility Safety with Backing Speed Management
E-SMART Reverse puts facility managers in the driver’s seat for reducing the potential of backing accidents in company specified speed zones E-SMART, a leading Dynamic Speed Management provider, announced E-SMART Reverse, a new capability that adds a backing speed limiter to reduce the potential for accidents at company and customer facilities. “By some estimates, backing […]
Love’s and Speedco offering half-off DOT inspections, discounts on Yokohama tires in May
Drivers can save on new tires and prepare for CVSA International Roadcheck Love’s Travel Stops is helping professional drivers save money and get ready for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck next month by offering discounts on select services across the nation’s largest over-the-road truck maintenance network. During the month of May, more […]
Volvo Trucks North America Continues ‘Toward Zero’ by Fueling All New Trucks with HVO at the New River Valley Plant
Volvo Trucks is focused on the three-pillar strategy with battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and renewable fuels in the internal combustion engine Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New […]
Carriers and drivers can now use Relay to pay for weighs at 2,200+ CAT Scale locations
The new integration marks another way Relay is helping fleets digitize over-the-road expenses on a single payment network Relay Payments, the fintech company modernizing payments for the trucking and logistics industries, launched an integration enabling carriers and drivers to seamlessly pay with Relay for more over-the-road expenses. Fleets can now use their Relay accounts in […]
BAE Systems to collaborate with Cummins on transit bus hybrid drivetrain for 2027 and beyond
Cummins’ B hybrid-compatible diesel engine with BAE Systems’ drivetrain system targeted for launch in 2027 BAE Systems (LON: BA) and Cummins Inc. have announced plans to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain for the transit market, targeted for launch in 2027. The hybrid electric solution […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2% in March
Index Fell 1% from March 2023 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 2% in March after increasing 4% in February. In March, the index equaled 113.4 (2015=100) compared with 115.7 in February. “Tonnage in March suggests that truck freight volumes remain lackluster, and it is clear the truck freight recession […]
Shippeo Spring Platform Release Reveals All-new Parcel Tracking, Advanced Carbon Emissions Monitoring Features, and Enhanced Container Tracking Data Quality
Carbon Visibility solution now offers users powerful new ways to interact with, analyze, and monitor the quality of CO2 emissions data Shippeo, a leading provider of multimodal shipment visibility, announced their Spring 2024 Platform release, introducing over 70 new features and enhancements, including a new parcel tracking solution rebuilt from the ground up, as well as […]
Performance Food Group and Industry-Leading Partners Unveil Sustainable Distribution Center of the Future
Advanced Energy Machines, FreeWire, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America played key roles in facility transformation In recognition of Earth Day 2024, Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), Advanced Energy Machines (AEM), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America, partnered to hold a special open house event at PFG’s Gilroy, CA facility to show how the companies have collaborated to help […]
Outpost Raises $12.5 Million to Accelerate Growth, Targeting the Nationwide Truck Parking Shortage
Company formerly known as Semi-Stow Expanding its Network of Secure Fleet Yards Outpost network of managed semi-truck parking facilities, has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding, led by GreenPoint Partners with support from Speedwagon Capital Partners, to accelerate expansion of its managed properties and technology platform. Founded in 2021 as Semi-Stow, the company also unveiled […]
New ATRI Research Evaluates Renewable Diesel as an Alternative Pathway to Decarbonization
While both RD and BEV pathways have implementation costs, the report concludes that relying on BEV to decrease CO2 emissions is nearly six times more expensive than using RD The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that analyzes the benefits of employing renewable diesel (RD) as an alternative to battery electric vehicle (BEV) […]
Premier Truck Rental Expands Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fuel Lube and Mini Lube Trucks
These state-of-the-art trucks enhance operation capabilities and are available for monthly rental nationwide Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a leading provider of custom work truck and trailer rentals, proudly announces the addition of cutting-edge Fuel Lube and mini Lube trucks to its fleet. This strategic investment further emphasizes the company’s commitment to adapting to customers’ needs, […]
March Class 8 Net Orders May Finally Indicate Slowing Capacity Additions
ACT Research reports final March Class 8 net orders totaled 17,410 units (17.2k seasonally adjusted), down 8.4% y/y Final March Class 8 net orders totaled 17,410 units (17.2k seasonally adjusted), down 8.4% y/y. Total Classes 5-7 orders rose 23% y/y to 25,359 units (23.4k seasonally adjusted), as published in ACT Research’s latest State of the […]
Spot Market Insights: Total Spot Rates Barely Move in the Latest Week
Spot Market Insights is provided weekly by Truckstop with analysis and commentary from FTR Total Spot Rates Barely Move in the Latest Week Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended April 19 showed overall stability in broker-posted spot rates, although higher rates for flatbed equipment roughly offset lower rates for van […]
RaceTrac Selects Blue Yonder to Digitally Transform Its Warehousing Operations and Transportation Modeling
Leading convenience store retailer will implement several Blue Yonder Supply Chain Execution solutions to meet company growth plans and improve warehouse capabilities, labor management and network performance, supported by Open Sky Group As consumer expectations continue to evolve, retailers need to synchronize their execution across operations, resulting in faster transit times and reduced cost-to-serve. That’s […]
International Truck Names North Central International 2023 Dealer of the Year
This is NCI’s first dealer of the year award, but the third time the dealer has won International’s Presidential Award which is awarded to the top performing International® dealerships. Dealer Principal Andy Hatlestad accepted the award International Truck has named North Central International (NCI) as the company’s 2023 dealer of the year. This is NCI’s first dealer of […]
Southern Reins Logistics Teams Up with Turvo to Enhance 3PL Operations
This partnership marks a significant milestone for Southern Reins Logistics as they elevate their operations to exceed customer expectations Turvo Inc. provider of a leading collaboration application designed for the supply chain, announces a strategic partnership with Southern Reins Logistics, a leading full-service provider of customized freight solutions headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. With a commitment to […]
FIRST CLASS 8 HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC FREIGHT TRUCK MAKES HISTORIC CROSSING OF U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
Dedicated trucks will utilize recently built charging infrastructure installed by SDG&E designed to provide reliable and accessible charging options for medium- to heavy-duty electric freight trucks crossing the U.S.-Mexico border San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express announced the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight truck from the U.S. into Mexico. The […]
Navistar Surpasses 100 Electric Vehicle Authorized Dealers
“A zero-emissions future requires collaboration from all stakeholders. Debbie Shust, VP, Work Truck Business, Navistar More than 100 Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) dealer locations are ready to guide fleets through their electric vehicle (EV) journey. With more than 100 EV authorized dealers and many more in process, Navistar will have more than 30% of its dealer […]
100% True Non-Recourse Factoring for Small Trucking Companies
Financial service offers credit protection against the insolvency of freight brokers and shippers, covering even those non-payment scenarios typically not included in traditional factoring agreements 1st Commercial Credit, LLC announced the launch of its new affiliate, Nationwide Commercial Credit, Inc. This Texas-based firm is dedicated to enhancing the financial operations of the trucking industry through advanced […]
Penske Introduces Catalyst AI™ – Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons
With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools Penske Truck Leasing unveiled Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management that delivers real-time insight into fleet performance. Catalyst AI marks a pivotal shift away from traditional […]
Fuel Retailers Applaud EPA Action Allowing Summer Sales of E15
E15 helps lower fuel prices for consumers while enhancing the industry’s fuel options and improving the carbon intensity of those fuels NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Biden Administration for permitting summertime sales of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) to ensure optimal fuel availability for […]
