Blogs
- 8 hours ago
- big data
Schneider to deploy FleetRisk Advisors’ safety, retention models
FleetRisk Advisors, a strategic business unit of Omnitracs, LLC, announced that multi-national trucking company Schneider will deploy FleetRisk Advisors’ Driver Safety and Driver Retention models
- 14 hours ago
- indicators
Trucking conditions remain ‘very positive’ for fleets, FTR says
In its monthly Trucking Conditions Index, FTR says its data in January still shows conditions for trucking companies to be "in very positive territory," as capacity remains tight.
- 17 hours ago
- work truck - conexpo
Nissan, FedEx to test fully electric cargo vans
Nissan will send one of its new fully-electric vans to FedEx Express (No. 2 in the CCJ Top 250) by month's end as the package delivery behemoth looks to further shrink its carbon footprint. Evan Fulton, Nissan Planner - Light Commercial Vehicle said at the Work ...
- 20 hours ago
- aerodynamics
ATDynamics to offer combination aerodynamic packages to meet new truck mpg regulations
ATDynamics announced that in response to President Obama’s recent orders for tighter fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty trucks, it will offer trucking fleets aerodynamic equipment combination packages that have been tested at the Auto Research Center (ARC) wind tunnel in Indianapolis, Indiana to deliver ...
- 20 hours ago
- telematics
5 strategies to ‘consumerize’ technology for trucking
Any driver, fleet manager or executive with a smart phone or tablet device has an expectation for technology. They expect the things they can do in their personal life to be just as easy in their profession. At first glance, this expectation may seem impossible to ...
- 20 hours ago
- indicators
Traffic congestion spikes in 2013 on heels of economic growth, report shows
Traffic congestion in the U.S. shot up in 2013 on the heels of economic expansion, according to a report this week released by traffic data firm Inrix. 2014 could be worse, according to the report.
- 22 hours ago
- purchasing
Navistar details vocational enhancements
Navistar announced it continues to invest in its severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines ...
- 2 days ago
- hours of service
Bill clears house that would exempt propane haulers of HOS until May 31
The U.S. House cleared a bill March 4 that would if passed give propane haulers and other home heating fuel transporters in 36 states an exemption to federal hours-of-service regulations.
- 2 days ago
- crime
Cargo theft numbers high in 2013, threat level remains high, FreightWatch says
The number of cargo thefts recorded in 2013 tied 2012's all-time high of 951, according to an annual report released by FreightWatch International this week, who also said in the report that better organization and innovation by thieves continues to push the threat of cargo ...
- 2 days ago
- work truck - conexpo
Mack “relaunches” brand at ConExpo Show
Mack Trucks today unveiled a bold new brand identity during the 2014 ConExpo/ConAgg event in Las Vegas. The updated expression of the brand sends a strong message, Mack says, about the significant changes in the Mack Trucks organization, its products and customer support solutions. A central ...
- 2 days ago
- work truck - conexpo
Freightliner M2 gets suite of value-added options
Freightliner Trucks today announced several new value-added option packages specifically geared toward its M2 106 medium duty trucks, featuring Allison’s new FuelSense product paired with the Cummins ISB6.7. “When packaged together, our new options results in a smart business solution that contributes to fuel efficiency, as ...
- 2 days ago
- work truck - conexpo
Daimler spotlights vocational solutions at Work Truck Show
Freightliner Trucks is highlighting a selection of its vocational solutions at the 2014 NTEA Work Truck show. The Freightliner Trucks booth (#4659) will feature a variety of Freightliner medium duty (M2) and severe duty (SD) models, including: • The Class 6/7 market-leading M2 106, featuring a ...
- 2 days ago
- maintenance
Q&A: Mobil Delvac talks natural gas, next-gen oil
Prior to the Technology Maintenance Council’s annual Meeting, CCJ talked to Lilo Hurtado, applications engineer, ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants, about natural gas engine oil and the upcoming introduction of the low viscosity oil category.
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