Many fleets say 2018 was one of their best years ever, but smaller carriers (1-100 trucks), while growing, struggle with challenges such as drivers, high fuel and insurance costs, government regulations and fierce competition. HDT has an exclusive first look at a new survey by Bibby Financial Services.
Uber Freight is planning to begin international operations in Europe, beginning with a launch in The Netherlands.
Lytx, a provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity, and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, announced that Lauren Concrete will roll out the Lytx Driver Safety Program to its entire fleet.
The trucking industry experienced a setback in its challenge of Rhode Island’s new truck-only tolls, as a federal judge dismissed the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit.
American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index showed that tonnage was down compared to the month before, but the decrease was less than expected.
The National Transportation Institute is again overseeing the Women In Trucking Index and is asking fleets to participate in the confidential survey.
An array of new and updated solutions in 2019 will help fleet managers reduce risky driver behavior like never before.
BlackBerry has launched the Radar H2, an intelligent, data-driven asset monitoring device that can help automate operations, improve utilization of trailers, containers, chassis and other remote assets, as well as improve safety and security of those assets.
Truck-Lite announced its second-generation Road Ready trailer telematics system, with improvements based on customer feedback and to allow broader use.
In his remarks at the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, ATA chief Chris Spear said the maintenance council is vital to ATA creating narratives that can help drive real change in Washington.
The 2019 Fleet Forward Conference, providing mobility solutions for fleets, will take place Nov. 11-13 at The Forager in San Jose, Calif.
Volvo Trucks’ new Parameter Plus Package allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle, improving uptime and connectivity capabilities.
Omnitracs has acquired cloud-based software provider Blue Dot Solutions and plans to incorporate its platform and products into the Omnitracs One telematics platform.
Lytx has relaunched its video telematics-based solutions into four offerings that help provide visibility, safety, and efficiency to the fleets who use them, according to the company.
Hino Trucks announced the expansion of its Certified Ultimate dealer network with the addition of eight locations across the United States.
ArcBest is celebrating its 95th anniversary. From its roots in less-than-truckload delivery, the company has transformed into a full-scale provider of end-to-end supply chain services. These photos offer highlights of its transformation, starting when it was formed in 1923 as OK Transfer & Storage Company.
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