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Fleet Management•by Steven Martinez•July 15, 2019

Is Trucking in the Midst of a Freight Recession?

Recent economic reports from trucking industry analysts show a decline in the freight market in the near term, but it could stabilize in the long term.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 15, 2019

Transplace Makes Real-Time Visibility Standard

Transplace announced it will provide real-time visibility as a standard feature, without any extra transaction or integration fee, for its managed transportation services and Transportation Management System (TMS) customers.

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Equipment•by Staff•July 15, 2019

Dayco Names New CEO

Dayco has named Joel E. Wiegert as its chief executive officer, responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of the company.  

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•July 15, 2019

LTL Carrier LME Inc. Abuptly Shuts Doors

A regional less-than-truckload carrier has shut down abruptly, apparently unable to face obligations from a legal settlement regarding charges of being a chameleon carrier.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 12, 2019

Spot Market Rates Hit Highest Levels since January

Spot market rates for dry van and refrigerated shipments in June were the highest since January as capacity tightened due to the Roadcheck inspection blitz and increased demand.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•July 11, 2019

Love’s and TA Invest in Fuel Payment Provider QuikQ

QuikQ has announced strategic investments by truck stop and truck maintenance companies Love’s Travel Stops and TravelCenters of America to help the fuel payment solutions company expand and grow.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 11, 2019

NTSB Ends Investigation into Driverless Shuttle Accident

A unique case of miscommunication between a truck driver and a self-driving vehicle that led to a minor accident in Las Vegas may give us a glimpse into a future where autonomous vehicles and human driven vehicles share the road.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•July 11, 2019

Mack Trucks Looks to Raise Profile on West Coast

Mack commands a strong presence in the Class 8 market east of the Mississippi, but it's working to grow its market share on the West Coast. HDT editors got to meet two very different customers.

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Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•July 10, 2019

Speed-Limiter Bill Garners Support of Trucking Groups

Solid support is growing from trucking lobbies in favor of a new bipartisan Senate bill that would require all new Class 7 and Class 8 trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting devices set to a maximum speed of 65 mph.

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Equipment•by Staff•July 9, 2019

Supreme Offers Gruau Refrigerated Cargo Van Inserts

The FSMA-compliant refrigeration solution includes lightweight, low-profile modules designed to retain maximum cargo space while preserving the van’s exterior.

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