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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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Equipment•by Staff•October 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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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 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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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 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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Equipment•by Staff•October 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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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 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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Maintenance•by Staff•October 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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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 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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Maintenance•by Staff•October 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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Fleet Management•by David Cullen•October 22, 2018

Urban Roads Need Plenty of Patching

It’s a bumpy ride in the city – and getting bumpier, according to a new report on the deteriorating state of America’s urban roads.

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