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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 16, 2019

Fuel Saving Allison Transmission Feature to be Standard on International MV Series

With the Allison Transmission Neutral at Stop feature, the transmission is automatically shifted into neutral when the vehicle is stationary, eliminating the load on the engine when the vehicle is stopped and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2019

New Trimble Visibility Features Improve Shipper and Carrier Collaborations

Trimble added two new features to its Visibility platform designed to provide shippers and carriers with crucial insights into supply chain data and improve collaboration.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 15, 2019

Trailer Orders Rebound In September

Trailer orders hit the highest level of 2019 in September, rebounding a bit from a slow year for equipment sales, and it could indicate that fleets are more optimistic about 2020.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Over 3,500 Mack Trucks Union Employees Go on Strike

About 3,500 Mack Trucks employees who are members of the United Auto Workers union went on strike at six manufacturing facilities while the two sides negotiate new wages and benefits.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Omnitracs Integrates New Workflow Technology Into Enterprise Platform

Omnitracs has integrated Blue Dot Solutions’ driver and mobile worker workflow technologies, formerly known as MilesAhead, into the company’s platform for enterprise-grade mobility, Omnitracs One.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 14, 2019

CVSA Transitions to Next Leadership Team

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has transitioned to new leadership for the 2019-2020 term as part of the organization's regular leadership turnover.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Plus.ai and MnDOT Announce Autonomous Truck Winter Driver Trials

Autonomous truck developer Plus.ai has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to evaluate how autonomous trucks perform in harsh winter driving conditions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 11, 2019

dexFreight Appoints New President and CEO

Blockchain logistics provider dexFreight has appointed Jim Handoush to serve as the company’s president and chief executive officer.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 11, 2019

Report: Amazon Purchasing Class 8 Day Cab Tractors

A report in Business Insider seems to confirm speculation that Amazon is currently building up its long- and regional-haul capabilities in preparation for launching a proprietary logistics division in the near future.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 11, 2019

FTR Expects Mediocre Freight Environment for Carriers Through 2020

Freight transportation analysis firm FTR is reporting that the truck freight environment was mediocre in August and was likely to stay that way through 2020.

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