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Schneider to deploy FleetRisk Advisors’ safety, retention models

FleetRisk Advisors, a strategic business unit of Omnitracs, LLC, announced that multi-national trucking company Schneider will deploy FleetRisk Advisors’ Driver Safety and Driver Retention models

March 6, 2014

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Expanding connectivity with drivers

For drivers, staying connected is easy since they are the ones who decide how, when and where to use personal devices. From a fleet management perspective, connectivity is a more complicated equation.

March 6, 2014

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Trucking conditions remain ‘very positive’ for fleets, FTR says

In its monthly Trucking Conditions Index, FTR says its data in January still shows conditions for trucking companies to be “in very positive territory,” as capacity remains tight.

March 6, 2014

New Bridgestone tire designed for severe vocational applications

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced its newest rib-type all-position tire, the Bridgestone M854, ideal for severe on/off highway applications. The wide base radial, specially fabricated for the construction and refuse markets, meets the tough environment demands of dump trucks, cement mixers, bulk carrier equipment and logging applications. “Construction, logging and refuse fleets travel on loose […]

March 6, 2014

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Nissan, FedEx to test fully electric cargo vans

Nissan will send one of its new fully-electric vans to FedEx Express (No. 2 in the CCJ Top 250) by month’s end as the package delivery behemoth looks to further shrink its carbon footprint. Evan Fulton, Nissan Planner – Light Commercial Vehicle said at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Thursday that FedEx will […]

March 6, 2014

Nissan e-NV200 in Europe: The game-changer

Utility Trailer celebrates 100th anniversary of trailer production

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recently commemorated its 100th anniversary in La Quinta, California. “To mark 100 years of manufacturing the world’s best trailers, we celebrated with customers, dealers, and vendors from all over the Americas at the biggest and largest event ever in the history of our company,” said Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President Sales […]

March 6, 2014

ATDynamics to offer combination aerodynamic packages to meet new truck mpg regulations

ATDynamics announced that in response to President Obama’s recent orders for tighter fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty trucks, it will offer trucking fleets aerodynamic equipment combination packages that have been tested at the Auto Research Center (ARC) wind tunnel in Indianapolis, Indiana to deliver 9.6, 10.6 and 11.2 percent fuel savings. “The technologies exist […]

March 6, 2014

5 strategies to ‘consumerize’ technology for trucking

Any driver, fleet manager or executive with a smart phone or tablet device has an expectation for technology. They expect the things they can do in their personal life to be just as easy in their profession. At first glance, this expectation may seem impossible to satisfy given your limited IT budget and resources. Is […]

March 6, 2014

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Goodyear unveils two new commercial truck tires at the Work Truck Show

Goodyear unveiled two new commercial truck tires at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. this week aimed at the construction segment. The new Goodyear G731 MSA and G751 MSA mixed-service tires are expected to be available in May and include DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like rubber built into the tire’s casing that seals nail-hole punctures […]

March 6, 2014

Traffic congestion spikes in 2013 on heels of economic growth, report shows

Traffic congestion in the U.S. shot up in 2013 on the heels of economic expansion, according to a report this week released by traffic data firm Inrix. 2014 could be worse, according to the report.

March 6, 2014

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Road Choice enters heavy-duty parts market

Road Choice Truck Parts is the newest brand to enter the heavy-duty truck industry’s private label all-makes market. Offering a growing line of high-demand parts, including air conditioning, air springs, air/electrical coils and accessories, brake chambers, exhaust products, lighting, shock absorbers and universal joints, Road Choice says its all-makes parts are value-priced to compete with […]

March 6, 2014

Meritor introduces new steer axle knuckle

Meritor has introduced a universal knuckle for use with its non-drive front steer axles, giving global customers a new solution to outfit drum or air disc brakes. “We are seeing a significant increase in acceptance of air disc brakes in North America, and the redesign of our existing front steer axle with the universal knuckle […]

March 6, 2014

Work Truck Show, ConExpo roundup: Mack rebranding, Allison’s FuelSense, UPS’ propane investment

Here’s a roundup of some of the top news so far coming out of the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., and the ConExpo convention in Las Vegas, both of which are taking place this week.

March 6, 2014

Navistar details vocational enhancements

Navistar announced it continues to invest in its severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines starting this summer. The company’s medium-duty SCR transition began in […]

March 6, 2014

Bill clears house that would exempt propane haulers of HOS until May 31

The U.S. House cleared a bill March 4 that would if passed give propane haulers and other home heating fuel transporters in 36 states an exemption to federal hours-of-service regulations.

March 5, 2014

Cargo theft numbers high in 2013, threat level remains high, FreightWatch says

The number of cargo thefts recorded in 2013 tied 2012’s all-time high of 951, according to an annual report released by FreightWatch International this week, who also said in the report that better organization and innovation by thieves continues to push the threat of cargo theft higher.

March 5, 2014

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Mack “relaunches” brand at ConExpo Show

Mack Trucks today unveiled a bold new brand identity during the 2014 ConExpo/ConAgg event in Las Vegas. The updated expression of the brand sends a strong message, Mack says, about the significant changes in the Mack Trucks organization, its products and customer support solutions. A central element of the new brand expression is a sleeker, […]

March 5, 2014

Mack says Granite best selling straight truck in U.S.

According to Mack, the Mack Granite model was once again the No. 1 selling heavy-duty conventional straight truck in the U.S.* A mainstay on jobsites in an array of dump and mixer truck configurations, the built in the U.S.A. Granite model is also widely spec’d for snowplow as well as roll-off and rear-loader refuse applications, […]

March 5, 2014

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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