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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2020

DAT August Rates Almost Climb to All-Time High

According to DAT Freight & Analytics, August’s spot truckload rates almost set an all-time high, with spot van, refrigerated and flatbed rates higher month over month and load-to-truck ratios increasing at the end of summer.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 14, 2020

How Trucking Fleets are Running Lean to Survive COVID

Fleets share tactics they’ve taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to cut costs and operate more efficiently.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2020

Convoy Launches TruckYeah Savings Program

Convoy’s new TruckYeah Savings program offers participating carriers savings of up to $35,000 on certain expenses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2020

Heavy Duty Dialogue Event to Cover Electric Vehicles, Advanced Technology, Economic Outlook

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association is hosting a virtual version of its Heavy Duty Dialogue on Sept. 15, focusing on advanced vehicle technologies and electric vehicles, along with a session on the economy.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 10, 2020

COVID-19 Disruption Continues to Affect Freight, Rates

Pent-up consumer demand from COVID-19 shutdowns continues to buoy spot freight rates, but a still-weak manufacturing sector has experts at FTR cautioning that things could turn downward again.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2020

FourKites Introduces Multimodal PO Tracking

FourKites recently introduced multimodal purchase order tracking for all freight, giving shippers, carriers and receivers the ability to track shipments using their associated PO numbers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2020

Trucking Conditions Dropped in July, But Stayed Positive

Although FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for July was down approximately 25% from June’s 11.35 reading, trucking conditions continue to remain favorable for carriers as the recovery continues across the country.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2020

HDT Opens Emerging Leader 2020 Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is seeking nominations for the 2020 HDT Emerging Leaders awards, bestowed upon a group of young trucking industry leaders working at fleet companies and already making a difference in their fields.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2020

WIT Reveals 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking Award Finalists

The Women In Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks recently announced the six finalists for the 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking award. In its tenth year, the award honors female leaders in the trucking industry, highlighting their achievements.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2020

ATRI Surveys Industry for Top Concerns

The American Transportation Research Institute recently launched its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, which asks the industry shareholders to rank the top issues of concern, as well as potential strategies for addressing each issue.

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