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Business: Page 325

Business
Q&A: Martin Daum reflects on time as DTNA chief
Martin Daum, former president and CEO of DTNA was responsible for the global truck manufacturer’s North American operations. He reflects on his experience here.
March 6, 2017
Martin Daum has been tapped to lead Daimler Trucks’ global operations after nearly 7 years as head of Daimler Trucks North America, the parent company of Freightliner, Detroit and Western Star.
Business
Eaton boosts shifting speeds for vocational trucks
Eaton re-calibrated its lineup of UltraShiftPLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions to allow for quicker shifts on grades.
March 6, 2017
Eaton’s UltraShiftPLUS
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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Southeastern Freight Lines employees find that giving time can be rewarding
It can pay to invest in corporate giving and employee volunteering, and they understand how community involvement efforts connect to their overall business.
March 6, 2017
SEFL’s Miami service center collected almost 1,700 pounds of food to donate to the Star of the Sea Outreach Mission.
Business
New Class 8 truck racing circuit kicks off 13-race season this month
A racing series featuring Class 8 trucks in oval track races starts its first full season next month in North Carolina. Read more about Bandit Big Rig Series.
March 6, 2017
The Bandit Big Rig Series will pit nearly 20 Class 8 trucks in oval short-track races over a 13-race season.
Business
Autonomous trucking start-up uses remote control for final mile delivery
Starksy Robotics' system also uses software and front- and side-facing radar and camera systems for autonomous highway driving.
March 3, 2017
The company’s aftermarket retrofit kit robotically controls the throttle, steering and transmission.
Business
Spireon’s solar-powered trailer and asset tracking device now available
Spireon announced the general availability of its FleetLocate FL Solar for trailer and asset tracking.
March 3, 2017
FleetLocate phone app
Business
WorkHound gets $500k in funding to grow driver retention business
WorkHound says the fundraising will help to improve its product and build long-term relationships with the biggest names in the trucking industry.
March 3, 2017
WorkHound’s cloud-based system automatically collects driver feedback, anonymously.
Business
General Motors Fleet adds Spireon’s FleetLocate to connectivity roster
Spireon will offer a customized version of its FleetLocate tool for fleets that operate Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles, beginning May 2017.
March 3, 2017
passenger van
Business
February truck orders beat expectations, signal ā€˜modest upturn’
Rates are climbing and fleets are feeling much more confident about business going forward.
March 3, 2017
Semi truck on the manufacturing floor
Business
Carriers with higher turnover have higher crash rates and poorer CSA scores, analysis finds
Data firm finds fleets with the highest turnover rates generally have higher crash rates & poorer CSA scores than those with better driver turnover rates.
March 2, 2017
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Business
Omnitracs looks to capitalize on ā€˜massive change’ in technology and trucking
One of the highlights of the conference was the new partnership between Omnitracs and Peloton that will expand the possibilities of truck platooning.
March 2, 2017
John Graham, chief executive of Omnitracs, at the Omnitracs Outlook user conference, Feb. 27.
Business
Van rates continue to tumble, flatbed and reefer rates grow
Per-mile rates on the spot market for reefer and flatbed loads rose again in February, according to monthly transaction averages from Truckstop.com. Get details
March 2, 2017
Spot Market Paid Rates Index
Business
Navistar’s Clarke: Electrification, changing demographics represent paradigm shifts for trucking
The CEO of Navistar addressed the 2017 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville. See what he shared
March 1, 2017
Business
Study shows truck parking availability systems helpful to drivers
A test conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute found that a truck parking availability system helped drivers find open parking spaces.
March 1, 2017
An ATRI survey found that drivers prefer to receive the information through roadside signs, followed by smartphone apps, websites, then on-board devices.
Business
Wabash composite prototype reefer trailer begins 100 unit, four fleet test
One hundred units will gather data for the next 18 months that the company hopes will help drive refinements for production models.
March 1, 2017
Wabash National will be testing 100 of their composite reefer units. This one is headed to Sioux City, Iowa carrier K&B Transportation.
Business
Trump asks for $1 trillion infrastructure bill, says he consulted with trucking friend
President Trump asked legislators to produce and pass a $1 trillion spending package meant to ā€œlaunch a national rebuildingā€ of the country’s infrastructure.
March 1, 2017
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Business
Truck writers honor Cummins X15 engine with Technical Achievement Award
Cummins redesigned its ISX15 to meet 2017 federal greenhouse gas and fuel economy requirements, and introduced two models called X15 Performance and X15 Efficiency.
March 1, 2017
At the TWNA awards ceremony are (left to right) Jim Park, chairman of the TWNA awards committee; Tim Proctor, X15 technical director, Cummins; Jim Nebergall, X15 program director, Cummins; and Mario Sanchez-Lara, communications director, Cummins.
Business
TMC 2017: Full coverage of news and updates on trucking equipment, technology and services
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council is holding its annual meeting this week in Nashville, Tennessee, where some industry suppliers have announced updates to their products and services. See full coverage at this link…
March 1, 2017
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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
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GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year
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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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