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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Trucking Industry Hits Low in April, Expected Improvement in Near Term

FTR’s April Trucking Conditions Index dropped to its lowest level ever at -28.66, reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Spot Rates Recover to Pre-COVID Levels

According to DAT Freight Trends for the week of June 1-7, average van, refrigerated, and flatbed rates have recovered to where they were prior to widespread shutdowns of the U.S. due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Marijuana Use Top Finding in First Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Report

Positive tests for marijuana use far outpaced those for other drugs reported in the first few months of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 11, 2020

ERoad’s New Feature Simplifies Short Haul Exemptions

ERoad’s new Smart Short Haul feature assists fleets by automatically switching rulesets when drivers breach either the on-duty or air-mile limits of the short haul exemption.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJune 11, 2020

BFGoodrich Launches Regional Steer, Drive Tires

Two new tires from BFGoodrich target regional and urban fleets where operating stresses are high. The Route Control S and Route Control D boast long-wearing, high-traction treads and durable casings.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Loadsmart, Opendock Integrate and Streamline Dock Scheduling

Loadsmart has partnered with Opendock to integrate Loadsmart's digital freight platform and Smart Scheduling technology with Opendock’s dock management software, enabling shippers to improve the scheduling process.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Industry Focus Group: Industry Sentiment Lowest Since 2009-2010

A recent CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) focus group report shows both for-hire and private fleets are not feeling extremely confident in the current state of the commercial trucking industry.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 10, 2020

TIA President & CEO Stepping Down After 23 Years

Transportation Intermediaries Association’s President and CEO Robert Voltmann has announced plans to leave the association at the end of September 2020. Voltmann joined TIA as CEO in June 1997.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 10, 2020

Tesla's Musk Tells Employees it's Time to Push Semi Production

Tesla shares topped $1,000 for the first time on June 10, as reports surfaced that the company is pushing to ramp up production of its electric heavy-duty Semi truck.

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Driversby StaffJune 9, 2020

Report: Driver Turnover Hit All-Time Low in Q1

According to a recent report from Stay Metrics, while driver turnover rates spiked early in the first quarter of 2020, they soon began trending down and dropped to all-time lows in March.

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