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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 23, 2018

ACT Research: For-Hire Truck Market 'Essentially Balanced'

In its latest For-Hire Trucking Index Report, ACT Research found downticks across each of the volume, productivity and capacity results, though freight rates have improved since August.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

Autonomous Truck Developer Ike Emerges

A new autonomous truck company called Ike is looking to focus exclusively on long-haul routes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

ATA: Freight Softened in August and September

Freight softened in August and September, according to the American Trucking Associations' monthly Truck Tonnage Index, but tonnage was still up for the third quarter.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

Volvo Partners with Global Analytics Provider

Volvo says its new partnership with SAS will provide greater capabilities for its Remote Diagnostic customers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

USA Trucks Expands Southeast Presence with Davis Aquisition

USA Truck Inc., Van Buren, Arkansas, has acquired privately held Davis Transfer Company of Carnesville, Georgia.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

Averitt Launches Diesel Mechanic Training for Veterans

Tennessee-based trucking company Averitt Express has added a new on-the-job-training diesel mechanic program for veterans and their families.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Kenworth Introduces Electronics for T680, T880, W990

New multiplexed vehicle electronics help Kenworth integrate new options into trucks and improve control feedback to drivers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Navistar Partnering with Vo-Techs to Help Draw CMV Technician Students

Navistar has launched the Navistar Service Essentials program, a partnership aimed at helping qualified vocational-technical schools “prepare the next generation of truck and bus technicians,” according to the OEM.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 22, 2018

10 Tips to Improve HD Vehicle Lift Safety

With an early fall and winter predicted by more than one weather service, one heavy-duty-vehicle lift manufacturer recommends 10 tips to improve safety for fleet technicians on the shop floor.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Could a Verdict in Arkansas Transform Driver Pay?

A federal court in Arkansas ruled that drivers are entitled to earn minimum wage for all hours worked – even during waiting periods officially entered as "off duty" in log books.

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