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News•by David Cullen•May 22, 2019

Daimler AG: New Structure Will Make It More Nimble and Flexible

Explaining the need to restructure, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG Manfred Bischoff said that it is necessary to achieve the company’s “ambition to be a leader in the new era of mobility."

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•May 21, 2019

Why A. Duie Pyle is Adding Electric Trucks to its Last-Mile Delivery Fleet

A. Duie Pyle is one of the first motor carriers in the U.S. to add all-electric Fuso eCanter medium-duty trucks to its fleet. HDT talked to the Northeast LTL about why these trucks are a great fit for its Bronx Service Center.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2019

ATA Tracks Truck Tonnage Surge in April

April was a strong month for truck tonnage, according to the ATA Truck Tonnage Index, possibly due to factors such as weaker previous months and a late Easter holiday.

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Articles•by Steven Martinez•May 20, 2019

Reducing Pay Volatility Helps Fleet Keep Quality Drivers

While other fleets have increased driver pay in an attempt to curb high turnover rates, Roadmaster Group decided to focus on making pay more predictable.

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News•by Staff•May 20, 2019

McLeod Software Introduces Driver Choice and Trip Management

McLeod’s newest version of its LoadMaster transportation software, Version 19.1, marks the debut of LoadMaster Driver Choice, a tool fleets can use to better match loads and drivers, as well as a new Trip Management module.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Heavy Haulers Win SC&RA Hauling Job of the Year Awards

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announced the three winners of its 2019 Hauling Job of the Year Awards for demonstrating exceptional organization, skill and commitment to safety while meeting the industry’s most complicated challenges.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Owner Operators See Cautionary Economic Outlook for Rest of 2019

ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen said that owner-operators can still have a successful 2019 if they are willing to recognize that “the world has changed.”

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Articles•by Jim Park•May 16, 2019

Jeff Sass: Electric Trucks, Connectivity Are In, Platooning and Autonomous Trucks Are Out

Trucking shouldn't waste time on pipe-dreams like platooning and autonomous trucks and instead focus on improving logistics and making the trade appeal to young people, said Hendrickson's Jeff Sass while speaking at the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange in Phoenix.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Hub Group Using AI, Machine Learning for Real-Time Visibility of Shipments

Hub Group says it’s using artificial intelligence and machine learning to leverage data from its GPS-equipped container fleet to give customers end-to-end visibility, with real-time, dynamic, shipment-level ETAs.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2019

Englander to Add 100 Peterbilt Model 579s to Fleet

Englander Transportation is adding 100 new Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft tractors to its fleet over the next 12 months.

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