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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 25, 2018

UPS Testing Cargo eBikes in Seattle

When it comes to last-mile delivery, UPS isn’t limiting its Rolling Laboratory fleet to trucks. To address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns in Seattle, UPS is deploying a downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

Used Truck Prices up 9% Over Last Year

Record-setting orders for new Class 8 trucks are apparently not creating a used-truck glut, if used-truck prices are any indication. However, the growth in prices is expected to slow.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

Groendyke Transport Acquires McKenzie Tank Lines

Groendyke Transport is buying the tank truck assets of McKenzie Tank Lines, a deal Groendyke says is the largest acquisition in its history and significantly expands its presence in the Southeast.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

ACT Research: Trailer Orders Now ‘Epic,’ Up 135% Year Over Year

Total trailer net orders of more than 58,000 units were up 52% month over month – and 135% better than this time last year, according to ACT Research.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

2018 Truck Dealer of the Year Lectures Students at Indiana University

Rick Reynolds, the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year, recently spoke at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, sharing his personal story and leadership experiences with students in entrepreneurship classes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Still Time to Comment on FMCSA Broker Financial Responsibility Pre-Rule

The comment period for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the financial responsibility of freight brokers and forwarders will expire on Nov. 26.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Kenworth Reveals T880S Twin Steer

Kenworth is now offering a factory-installed twin-steer configuration of its T880S vocational model.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

ATRI Collecting ELD Data to Address Industry Issues

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched an initiative to collect and warehouse anonymized electronic logging device data to help the industry address other industry problems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Mack Details LR Model Updates

Mack LR Model upgrades include an emphasis on driver comfort and improved safety with new standard features.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Blockchain-Based Shipment Uses Smart Contracts

Startup company dexFreight says it has completed its first blockchain-based shipment using smart contracts, allowing the shipper and carrier to directly connect, negotiate rates, and schedule pickup and delivery.

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