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Fleet exec has plan to bridge the divide to electric trucks

After seeing the benefits of renewable diesel, Keith Wilson has a plan to make the fuel affordable to all fleets in Oregon and stay ahead of government regulations.

February 1, 2021

Keith Wilson, president of Titan Freight Systems, standing in front of Titan Freight semi-trucks

Truck drivers exempt from CDC's transportation mask mandate

Operators of commercial trucks traveling alone are explicitly exempt from a transportation-focused mask mandate issued Friday by the CDC. With a passenger, however, the rules change.

February 1, 2021

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Savings noted in truck lease over ownership

Fleet Advantage's latest Lease versus Ownership Analysis of heavy-duty truck equipment shows an after-tax advantage to leasing tractor equipment.

January 31, 2021

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Alternative power

Green energies present many TCO unknowns

Market impacts for truck TCO estimation used to only be impacted by uncontrollable market variables like interest rates and residual value of used trucks.

January 29, 2021

Blue Tesla Semi

Werner selling global freight forwarding business

Werner Enterprises is selling its Werner Global Logistics international freight forwarding services for international ocean and air shipments to Scan Global Logistics Group. Also: A flatbed fleet is increasing pay for drivers.

January 29, 2021

Large fleet announces pay boost for expedited teams

CRST announced a pay increase for its expedited teams division that raises earning potential by up to 10 cents per mile. Also: DOT will accept submissions for its annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award contest.

January 27, 2021

Building learning communities in trucking

Education strategies have the potential to make a difference with driver engagement and retention.

January 26, 2021

If a driver does not have access to a computer, a tablet, or a Smartphone, the carrier could offer the experience in both asynchronous or synchronous formats.

Biden appoints new FMCSA deputy administrator

Meera Joshi, who formerly ran a high-profile department overseeing taxi and ride-sharing services in New York City, was appointed as deputy administrator of FMCSA. Also: Western Flyer Express co-founder announces retirement.

January 26, 2021

Meera Joshi Fmcsa Deputy

Drivers' top 2020 concern might not be what you think

Data from the WorkHound driver retention platform received from truckers in 2020 showed which issues drivers talked about the most. WorkHound CEO Max Farrell offers recommendations to carriers on how to solve some top issues to keep drivers around.

January 25, 2021

semi trucks on the highway at dusk

TFI acquiring UPS Freight for $800 million

Approximately 90% of the acquired business will operate independently within TFI International’s LTL business segment under its new name, “TForce Freight,” while acquired dedicated truckload assets will join TFI’s truckload business segment, TFI said.

January 25, 2021

ups freight truck with double trailers

Steer tire issue prompts recall of certain Freightliner Cascadia models

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling over 4,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential issue with certain steer tires. Also: Indiana's oversize/overweight permitting system will be down next week.

January 25, 2021

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Mission possible: Grow capacity in tight driver market

Growth strategies that worked in the past for brokers and carriers may no longer be soluble with increased competition for capacity in 2021.

January 22, 2021

BlueGrace Logistics office space

U.S. Xpress announces investment in autonomous trucking firm

U.S. Xpress announced a "significant investment" in autonomous trucking firm TuSimple, while TuSimple announced the members of its new Executive Advisory Board. Also: A fleet announced a new company driver pay program and owner-op lease program.

January 22, 2021

Tu Simple Truck

West Coast fleets push for renewable diesel

Renewable diesel in hot demand on West Coast where fleets are getting significant cost savings and reductions in emissions.

January 20, 2021

AM Transport semi truck

Avoid the spot market? Analysts weigh in on 2021 freight outlook

Analysts have offered a rosy outlook as the freight recovery that burgeoned in the back half of 2020 is expected to continue through at least the first half of 2021. One prominent analyst, however, foresees a cyclical slowdown.

January 20, 2021

semi trucks at freight loading dock

FMCSA names drivers on new advisory panel

FMCSA announced 25 reps from the truck and bus sectors to serve as a new panel to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). U.S. Xpress announces changes to senior leadership team.

January 19, 2021

Recruiting & retention

Driver happiness begins with trust

Showing appreciation to drivers and empowering them to play a leading role in their own safety and improvement has never been more important.

January 17, 2021

Showing appreciation to drivers and empowering them to play a leading role in their own safety and improvement has never been more important.

Trucking fleets face a growing cybersecurity threat

An attack can cripple a trucking company’s ability to operate and expose its most sensitive data to criminals. Here's what your fleets needs to be considering -- and steps you can take to protect your company's operations.

January 15, 2021

Kevin Cross, vice president and chief information security officer for Dell Technologies’ Security and Resiliency Organization asked the question: 'If you had a ransomware attack tomorrow, how would you handle that?' Those are the types of scenarios fleets need to be planning for, as well as taking necessary steps to ward off such attacks in the first place.

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Electronic Toll

Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

The court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

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Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

The Complete Tire Lifecycle

How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing