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October 7, 2015
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ATA report: Driver shortage growing faster than expected, will hit 50k by year’s end
The trucking industry is expected to be short nearly 50,000 drivers by the end of the year, according to a report released Oct. 6 by the American Trucking Associations. That’s a roughly 30 percent jump from 2014’s shortage of 38,000.
October 6, 2015
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Large carriers get better rates, retain more drivers after 12-mo. mark
Large carriers have the highest rate per mile (RPM), despite also having the longest length of haul (LOH). They are also doing a better job of retaining drivers after the first year.
October 6, 2015
McLeod Software clients conducted the benchmarking survey with accounting firm KSM.
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Halliburton selects MiX Telematics for 15,000-truck fleet
MiX Telematics, a global fleet and mobile asset management systems provider, announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Halliburton to provide fleet management, safety and compliance solutions for its North American fleet of more than 15,000 vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy […]
October 6, 2015
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SecureFuel: EFS combines telematics, fleet card data to authorize fueling
Electronic Funds Source (EFS) announced new technology that increases visibility into fuel consumption to prevent losses from unauthorized purchases.
October 6, 2015
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DOD contract carriers granted renewal of 30-minute HOS exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed the Department of Defense’s exemption to the 30-minute break requirement of 2013’s hours-of-service rule.
October 6, 2015
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Both Carolinas suspend hours rules, size and weight limits over hurricane caused flooding
Governors in North Carolina and South Carolina have signed executive orders suspending federal hours-of-service rules, certain size and weight limits and some permitting procedures in their states for drivers hauling loads deemed to be emergency or relief loads following torrential and deadly floods caused by Hurricane Joaquin.
October 6, 2015
A map of the road and highway closures in South Carolina. Click here to see a full write-up on the latest road closures in the state.
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Pegasus TransTech integrates Transflo Mobile+ with McLeod Software
The integration gives carriers who utilize McLeod Software the ability to transmit real-time information to their driver’s smartphone through Transflo Mobile+.
October 6, 2015
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SkyBitz acquires SmartLogix
SkyBitz, a provider of remote asset tracking and information management systems, has acquired SmartLogix, a provider of petroleum management, inventory and transportation logistics systems. SmartLogix, headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., has been a long time partner of Telular, the parent company of SkyBitz, as well as an exclusive provider of Telular’s tank monitoring applications in the petroleum […]
October 6, 2015
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Orbcomm integrates two-way trailer data with McLeod Software
Orbcomm says its platform integrates closely with LoadMaster dispatch software to provide near real-time trailer data for both refrigerated and dry transport assets.
October 6, 2015
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McLeod Software extends mobility to drivers on 30th anniversary
During the user conference, McLeod Software announced a customer-branded mobile app. Carriers can extend the app to their drivers through the Apple and Android stores.
October 5, 2015
Tom McLeod speaks during the annual user conference, held in Birmingham, Oct. 4-6
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Paccar debuts new 11-liter engine option, showcases GPS-controlled cruise control system
The new MX-11 was, like its big-brothers MX-13 and MX-15, designed by Paccar’s DAF subsidiary in The Netherlands where it underwent extensive testing on the European continent since its debut there in 2013, eventually logging 250 million miles there, with another 2 million logged here in North America.
October 5, 2015
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Celadon buys Tango Transport equipment, 80 Tango workers to be laid off
The Celadon Group (No. 35 in the CCJ Top 250) last week announced its subsidiary Celadon Trucking has purchased certain equipment-based assets of truckload carrier Tango Transport (No. 112 in the CCJ Top 250). The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
October 5, 2015
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Diesel prices up slightly over last week
Diesel prices ticked up slightly in the week ending Oct. 5, rising 1.6 cents over the previous week, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
October 5, 2015
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NHTSA extends comment period for proposed rule on underride guards, reflective tape on straight trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced it will reopen the comment period for an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that will, when final, require single-unit trucks to be equipped with rear impact guards and reflective tape on the rear and sides of the trucks to improve their visibility.
October 5, 2015
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Daimler’s European autonomous truck cruises down the Autobahn
Late last week, Daimler Trucks launched its autonomous vehicle control system, Highway Pilot, in Europe on a section of autobahn highway between Denkendorf and Stuttgart. Here’s video of Daimler Truck’s head man Wolfgang Bernhard taking the truck for a test drive on the Autobahn.
October 5, 2015
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Postal workers union opposes mail contractors’ 14-hour exemption request
The American Postal Workers Union, which represents U.S. Postal Service employees, said Thursday it’s opposed to an exemption request submitted recently by private, contracted mail carriers seeking an exemption from the federal 14-hour on-duty limit.
October 5, 2015
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Wisconsin Kenworth opens New Windsor facility
On Wednesday September 9th, local truck dealership, Wisconsin Kenworth, held the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility located at 4539 Kenworth Drive, Windsor, Wisconsin. The site is just north of the company’s current dealership. Wisconsin Kenworth is a subsidiary of CSM Companies based in Madison. It operates six commercial truck sales and service locations […]
October 5, 2015
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