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Drivers•by Jack Roberts•April 6, 2017

Real-World Fuel Economy Challenge to Hit the Road in September

In September, a contingent of trucks from fleets around the country will hit the road to see if their special blend of vehicles, technology and drivers can log the highest fuel economy numbers in real-world operating conditions.

Fleet Management•by Staff•April 6, 2017

Carrier Transicold Helps Fight Hunger by Donating Reefer Units

Carrier Transicold has announced a program to donate $150,000 worth of truck and trailer refrigeration units to individual food banks in the Feeding America network.

Fleet Management•by Staff•April 6, 2017

I-85 Collapse Not Seen to Significantly Hurt Atlanta Spot-Market Truckloads

While the Interstate 85 roadway collapse just north of Atlanta will hamper motorists for the foreseeable future, its impact on spot-market truckload freight will be muted, according to Ken Harper, director of marketing at DAT Solutions.

Drivers•by David Cullen•April 6, 2017

Supreme Court Won’t Review Truck Driver’s Apnea-Test Lawsuit

The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a truck driver’s appeal against a lower-court decision that found a motor carrier had the right to screen certain drivers for obstructive sleep apnea.

Drivers•by Staff•April 6, 2017

Survey: Driver Recruiting Getting More Tech-Savvy

A new benchmark survey finds that the importance of developing innovative recruitment and retention strategies is becoming paramount and more technology-based.

Equipment•by Staff•April 5, 2017

Volvo Enhances Connectivity Support For Older Truck Models

A new partnership with telematics supplier Geotab will allow owners of Volvo vehicles with EPA 2010 or newer Volvo engines to access the same suite of uptime services available for newer Volvo trucks.

Fleet Management•by David Cullen•April 5, 2017

Chiefs of FedEx Freight, Werner Urge Congress to Up Highway Funding

FedEx Freight President and CEO Mike Ducker and Werner Enterprises President and CEO Derek Leathers both testified before a Senate panel on April 4 that the U.S. must invest more in highway infrastructure.

Equipment•by Staff•April 5, 2017

FTR, ACT Report Steady Growth for Class 5-8 Sales in March

Class 8 truck orders for March have beat expectations for the third month in a row, according to FTR. While relatively flat compared to last month, they're up over last year.

Equipment•by Staff•April 5, 2017

Dana Breaks Ground on Gear Plant in Hungary

Dana Inc. broke ground April 5 on a new gear manufacturing facility in Győr, Hungary, intended to support new vehicle programs in Europe.

Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•April 5, 2017

Economic Watch: Private Employment Jumps, Service Sector Growth Slows

Private sector employers in the U.S. added the most jobs during March in more than two years, according to figures released Wednesday, while a separate reported showed economic activity in the service sector has eased a bit.

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