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MacroPoint gets $44M investment for growth
MacroPoint, creator of a multi-modal freight tracking network that provides shippers, logistics service providers and carriers real-time visibility into load status, has received a $44 million investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (SGE). “Having SGE’s experience in rapidly scaling businesses will help us realize our vision of providing global, multi-modal supply chain visibility,” said Bennett […]
November 18, 2016
Business
FleetWave software integrates with NAPA for managing parts, maintenance
The integration helps fleets to increase efficiency when processing, managing and tracking parts.
November 18, 2016
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Hirschbach goes fleetwide with Lytx DriveCam video system
Hirschbach Motor Lines has decided to incorporate the Lytx DriveCam in-cab video system into its fleet of trucks.
November 18, 2016
Business
Peloton joining Cummins, Peterbilt, ZF to develop truck platooning tech
The group’s goal is to develop powertrain tech and automated driving controls to improve fuel efficiency in tractor trailers by 20 percent in real-world driving conditions.
November 18, 2016
Business
Tailwind launches web-based trucking, broker TMS software
The transportation management software is for small companies with a starting price of $69 a month and the first 30-days free
November 18, 2016
Business
Geotab’s fleet management app now in Google Play store
Geotab announced that its MyGeotab telematics and fleet management software app is now available in the Google Play Store. The app will make accessing MyGeotab quicker and more convenient for fleet managers, the company says, and further enhance the customer experience. “At Geotab, we understand that regardless of business size, having the flexibility to easily and […]
November 18, 2016
Business
OOIDA wants to court to reevaluate ELD decision, will push for rehearing
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association intends to file a motion asking the court that heard its lawsuit against the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate to rehear its case. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the DOT’s ELD mandate in an Oct. 31-issued decision.
November 18, 2016
Business
Leaning on reliable technology
One of the biggest mistakes a fleet can make, Hummer says, is throwing money at driver friendly features and failing to adequately maintain them. He installs no-idle heating systems in each of his trucks, but had to abandon a similar effort with air conditioning units over problems with their reliability. “I don’t like adding stuff […]
November 18, 2016
Business
Building a home away from home
In the quest to find and keep drivers, Hummer says it’s important for truck specs to reflect that when the truck isn’t rolling on the highway, it’s probably serving as someone’s primary living quarters. For Stiltner, that’s “at least 200 nights a year.” “I’m in that thing for a week,” he says. “Eating, sleeping …” […]
November 18, 2016
Business
Quieter ride & the passenger car mentality
Noise reduction has also been a focus in the building of new trucks. Freightliner’s 2018 Cascadia features an upper door seal and 3M’s Thinsulate insulation technology to shave decibels from the inside the cab. Kary Schaefer, DTNA general manager of product marketing and strategy, says a new engine mount design provides better vibration isolation and the […]
November 18, 2016
Business
Boosting ergonomics
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) partnered with Teague, a designer of Boeing airplane interiors, to help develop the interior of the new Cascadia on lighting, storage and ergonomic features and the result was a wraparound dashboard that includes switches and steering wheel controls designed to allow drivers of all sizes to work without leaning and […]
November 18, 2016
Business
Less wear and tear
Fleets looking to improve their bottom line and embrace comforts have gravitated toward automated manual transmissions. So much so that 85 percent of all new Volvo trucks leave the assembly line with one installed. “What we’ve seen and what I’ve experienced is there’s less wear and tear on the body,” Stadler says, “but also mentally […]
November 18, 2016
Business
Detroit adds PTO option to DT12 for bulk haul
This year, Detroit’s DT12 has been spec’d on approximately 65 percent of all ordered Cascadia and approximately 85 percent of the 5700XE.
November 17, 2016
Business
Selecting the right tire
The tire selection process should also consider recap ability of the casing and the warranty provided by the manufacturer —even if the casing has been retreaded.
November 17, 2016
Business
J.B. Hunt reaches $260k settlement with four Sikh truckers following alleged religious discrimination
Carrier giant J.B. Hunt has reached a $260,000 settlement with four Sikh truckers who claim the carrier discriminated them based on their religious beliefs when they refused to comply with Hunt’s pre-employment hair-sample drug testing program.
November 17, 2016
Business
New fleet-focused KeepTruckin dashboard features idle time tracking, driver monitoring, more
The new dashboard allows fleets to keep track of idle time of their trucks, get alerts any time a fault code is detected, monitor driver behavior and use geofencing.
November 17, 2016
Business
Freightwatch warns carriers of elevated risk of cargo theft during Thanksgiving week
To safeguard against cargo theft, FreightWatch recommends truckers and trucking companies make sure security protocols are up-to-date for both in-transit and warehouse operations.
November 17, 2016
Business
Rule requiring minimum driver training standards expected to be made law by year’s end
The exact language of the final rule will not be released until it is published, but the proposed rule published earlier this year outlined a core curriculum for new truckers receiving their CDL while also requiring 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training before being issued the license.
November 17, 2016
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