Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalWhat’s your fleet management style?Ryder says, after observing the characteristics of several online research and sourcing patterns, and engaging with more than 700 private fleet managers on the frontlines every day, the company’s research has identified seven unique fleet manager profiles. And, by understanding their fleet management style more intimately, fleet managers can better navigate key transportation decisions that […]December 29, 2015VocationalNew dump trailer charger from PurkeysPurkeys has released a new dump trailer charging system, which allows operators to charge their batteries while driving between job sites. The Boss system hooks to the cable used to run the trailer lights, allowing the battery to charge when the truck is on. Purkeys says The Boss can charge almost ten times faster than […]December 28, 2015VocationalNHTSA publishes 5-star safety ratings for 2016 pickupsNHTSA has published its 5-star safety ratings for most 2016 pickups.December 27, 2015TrucksCNG truck fleet launches in central FloridaA leading trucking company announced this week that it introduced 12 compressed natural gas trucks in central Florida.December 25, 2015VocationalAltec’s hydraulic chipper reduces weight, maintenanceA new hydraulic, engineless chipper from Altec cuts down on weight and maintenance.December 24, 2015VocationalFMCSA hosting public hearings on voluntary complianceThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hosting two public hearings on the topic of voluntary compliance with federal transportation safety regulations.December 23, 2015TrucksAfter 113 years, GM produces 7 millionth pickupGM recently celebrated its 7 millionth pickup following 113 years of truck manufacturing that began with a 2-cylinder truck in 1902.December 22, 2015Class 3-6Ford recalls F-650, F-750, Transit & F-150 SuperCrewFord has issued safety recalls for 2016 F-650, 2016 F-750, 2015 Transit and 2015 F-150 SuperCrew.December 22, 2015Class 3-6Landfill gas will power UPS trucksAs part of its ongoing effort to go green, UPS will be using natural gas from a landfill to power trucks in Tennessee and Mississippi.December 21, 2015Class 3-6GM to invest $356 million at Michigan plantsThree GM plants in Michigan will benefit from the automaker's investment of $356 million, including a Flint factory where a new engine line will be produced.December 18, 2015Previous PagePage 116 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessBusiness booming at the border: Schneider slashing transit time, boosting market share with rail partnershipEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookFeatured SponsorDownload the free ebook to start building a safer fleet.
