Truck Tonnage Has Largest Monthly Gain since June
Truck tonnage ended 2020 on high note, according to American Trucking Associations, as its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November.
Truck tonnage ended 2020 on high note, according to American Trucking Associations, as its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November.
Smart Zones, powered by Coord’s technology, enable commercial drivers to use their mobile devices to locate nearby available loading zones and to hold, book, and pay for time in them.
Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, will “embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving, and shared ownership,” the company said.
Paccar is recalling approximately 1,021 model-year 2015-2021 Peterbilt Model 320 and Model 520 vehicles. The steering column support structure may crack or break in certain right-hand, stand-up-drive models.
Going virtual for 2021, members and non-members can now register for Work Truck Week 2021 and check out the event's schedule.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in November from the previous month’s record high, but the November reading of 10.26 is still strong, as rising freight rates continue to power robust trucking conditions.
An FAA ruling on drone flights removes the requirement to operate within line of sight, which had previously restricted the viability of drone use in the commercial sector.
As the COVID-19 vaccine helps return life to normal later in the year, the effect on trucking freight and rates will vary as consumer spending is expected to shift back toward services. That’s one takeaway from the transportation analysts at FTR in a recent webinar, “Preparing for 2021.”
New Charging Forward Fleet report sheds light on key insights that are driving more fleets to electrify faster.
The Kenworth AG130 front air suspension, rated at 13,200 pounds, is now available as optional equipment on all new W990 models.
Bestpass, which provides toll management solutions for commercial fleets, achieved several significant milestones in 2020.
Vector's new contactless billing system helps fleets expedite supply chain requirements, from issuing a bill of lading, to pickup and delivery, to final billing.
The “Preventing Illness” course is designed to help truck drivers learn how to best protect themselves from illnesses and why it’s important to practice good personal hygiene.
The National Registry of Medical Examiners has been plagued with problems since its rollout in 2014, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has done a poor job of oversight, according to a review by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.
Clarience Technologies has acquired Ecco Safety Group, a manufacturer of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles.
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