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Navistar making Bendix ABS, valves, air dryers and compressors standard on International trucks

Navistar will make Bendix ABS-8 Advanced antilock braking system, Bendix valves and Bendix air dryers standard equipment on its trucks.

August 25, 2016

Carriers, brokers using tech to improve bid response during 2016 freight recession

Bid packages from shippers can be time consuming with hundreds – and potentially thousands – of lanes to analyze and respond to with pricing.

August 25, 2016

With overcapacity in the market, Syfan Transport and many other carriers are receiving a larger volume of bid packages from shippers.

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Chevron unveils new line of Delo 400, customer consultation service

Chevron says its new Delo 400 line will be the most advanced to-date.

August 25, 2016

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Omnitracs creates educational website for fleet technologies

Its new FleetScience.com digital hub showcases business best practices with a focus on how fleets are using both existing and developing technologies.

August 24, 2016

Raybestos launches truck and medium duty brake product line

Coverage includes Freightliner, Hino, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, Mack, Mercedes, Mitsubishi Fuso, Navistar, Peterbilt, Pierce, Sterling, Volvo and Workhorse.

August 24, 2016

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NACFE: Trucking industry made fuel economy strides in 2015 via fuel-saving tech, add-ons

“Investing in efficiency technologies is the new normal. And these fleets are continuing to make investments because they do not want to be caught short when fuel prices go up again.”

August 24, 2016

U.S. Bank creates single Voyager Fleet Card for class 1-8 vehicles; TravelCenters of America accepts

U.S. Bank announced a new single Voyager Fleet Card solution for fleets that have local and OTR operations and mixed vehicle classes.

August 24, 2016

U.S. Bank launched the Voyager Mobile app earlier this year. Fleet managers use it primarily to monitor drivers’ fuel buying decisions; drivers use it to choose their fueling locations

Phase 2 rule could lead to further integration of aluminum, lightweight alloys

Research conducted by Ricardo Consulting Engineers suggests an “aluminum-intensive” Class 8 commercial tractor-trailer could reduce vehicle weight by 3,300 pounds.

August 24, 2016

Flatbed Operations Bear The Brunt Of Cargo Related Csa Concerns Simply Because Of The Visibility Of Their Loads And Securement Devices

Medical board’s rec’s to FMCSA on sleep apnea could preview rule

FMCSA’s Medical Review Board outlined this week its official recommendations to the agency on screening and disqualification criteria for truck drivers who are suspected of having moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s a look at their preliminary recommendations.

August 23, 2016

Indicators: Tonnage continues to fall, spot market freight dips

Freight tonnage for the for-hire trucking industry slipped again in July. The spot market also saw a decline in freight volume. More numbers here…

August 23, 2016

International offering full Bendix wheel-end package on range of heavy-duty trucks

International Trucks is now offering a full wheel-end bundle from Bendix on a range of its medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

August 23, 2016

Crime report: Texas drug tester debarred, more on Florida CDL test scheme

A Florida man pleaded guilty in relation to a Florida CDL testing scheme, and the owner of a Texas drug testing company was debarred by the FMCSA for three years.

August 23, 2016

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Superior Plus Energy Services equips fleet with True Fuel coaching device

A provider of home and business fuels, Superior Plus Energy Services has 300 vehicles with True Fuel to improve fuel economy.

August 22, 2016

Diesel prices jump 6.6 cents in most recent week

Despite the 7-cent increase in the region, the cheapest fuel can still be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.249 per gallon.

August 22, 2016

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Phase 2 puts trucking in familiar yet unchartered water

It would take more than 60 of today’s generation clean diesel trucks to equal the emissions from a single truck built before 1990. That and more on the costs of the new trucking emissions regulations handed down last week…

August 22, 2016

Peterbilt adds Bendix Wingman Fusion to Models 579, 567

Wingman Fusion is built on the Bendix ESP full stability system, advancing and integrating technologies from previous Bendix collision mitigation systems.

August 22, 2016

Hendrickson’s SOFTEK NXT suspension now an option on Pete models 579, 567

SOFTEK NXT highlights a new, integrated clamp group and monoleaf spring design which are key design features for enhanced ride and handling characteristics.

August 22, 2016

ATA’s Rob Abbot to join Lytx, lead trucking team

Abbott replaces the retiring Rob Bartels, a longtime Lytx commercial and market development executive.

August 19, 2016

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Fleet Compliance

The cost of fleet compliance failures

Compliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.

Security camera overlooking red semi-truck at warehouse loading dock

Cargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered

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Trump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax

All New Volvo Vnl On Highway Fully Loaded Test Drive

Test driving Volvo's all new VNL

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Trimac acquires Service Transport Company

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