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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2020

Locomation Working with Nvidia on Human-Guided Autonomous Truck Convoys

Locomation announced it will leverage an autonomous vehicle computing platform from Nvidia for the commercialization of self-driving trucks starting in 2022.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2020

USA Truck Introduces Self-Dispatch Program

USA Truck recently unveiled its Drive Your Plan self-dispatch system, which will give drivers more freedom and flexibility, according to the carrier.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2020

Spot Van Rates Hit High for All Segments

According to DAT Solutions, the average spot van rates set a record high in September, up 6 cents from the previous record set in June 2018.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2020

Transfix Says New Fleet Planner Gives Dispatchers One-Stop-Shop For Managing Fleets

Digital freight broker Transfix has launched its first standalone software, a free online tool for small and midsize motor carriers giving them access to a centralized platform for managing fleets and streamlining operations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2020

New, Expanded Hendrickson Suspensions Available on New Western Star

Hendrickson debuted the Haulmaax EX suspension as part of its premium rear suspension portfolio included in the chassis enhancements of the new Western Star 49X, as well as the expansion of Ultimaax and Primaax EX.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2020

KeepTruckin Launches Smart Load Board with Major Broker Partners

KeepTruckin's new Smart Load Board makes available in KeepTruckin’s platform thousands of loads from industry partners – including many of the largest brokerages in North America.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Clean Trucks Open Port of Long Beach Bridge [Photos]

Battery-electric, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks from the Port of Long Beach helped celebrate the new Port of Long Beach bridge in a clean trucks parade.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Clean Truck Procession Opens New Port of Long Beach Bridge

A procession of clean, zero-emissions and near-zero-emissions drayage trucks were a highlight of ceremonies marking the opening of a new bridge at the Port of Long Beach.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Medium-, Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Positive 4th Month in a Row

Class 8 orders surged in September to the highest since October 2018, as a stronger than expected economic and freight recovery is giving fleets more confidence and spurring equipment orders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2020

Former HDT Chief Passes Away

James N. (Jim) Hutchinson, who was chief executive officer of Heavy Duty Trucking and its parent company Newport Communications Group for eight years, died Sept. 24 in Newport Beach, California, following a heart attack.

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