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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 20, 2019

McLeod Software Introduces Driver Choice and Trip Management

McLeod’s newest version of its LoadMaster transportation software, Version 19.1, marks the debut of LoadMaster Driver Choice, a tool fleets can use to better match loads and drivers, as well as a new Trip Management module.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 17, 2019

Several Companies Offer Help Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck

Several companies are offering training and services to help fleets and drivers prepare for CVSA's upcoming International Roadcheck inspection event, taking place June 4-6.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 17, 2019

Cummins Invests in Electrified Business with Larger Presence in Indiana

Cummins announced that Columbus will be the primary North American manufacturing center and corporate hub for the Electrified Power Business.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 17, 2019

More Details Emerge on New Autocar Conventional Truck

Autocar has announced more details about its first new conventional truck in more than 30 years – including answering HDT's question on whether it will be available beyond the refuse market.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Heavy Haulers Win SC&RA Hauling Job of the Year Awards

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announced the three winners of its 2019 Hauling Job of the Year Awards for demonstrating exceptional organization, skill and commitment to safety while meeting the industry’s most complicated challenges.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Starsky Robotics Tests Autonomous Truck on Florida Highway

Autonomous developer Starsky Robotics recently tested its Level 4 autonomous truck technology on a stretch of the Selmon Expressway near Tampa, Florida.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Owner Operators See Cautionary Economic Outlook for Rest of 2019

ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen said that owner-operators can still have a successful 2019 if they are willing to recognize that “the world has changed.”

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Equipment•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Einride Autonomous Truck Begins Daily Freight Deliveries in Sweden

Einride said its T-Pod autonomous vehicle weighs 26 metric tons (28.6 U.S. tons) when loaded and does not have a driver cabin, which it estimates reduces road freight operating costs by around 60% versus a diesel truck with a driver.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Proterra Offers Turnkey Management for Battery-Electric Vehicles

Proterra Energy fleet solutions are a full suite of options that enable turnkey delivery of a complete energy ecosystem for heavy-duty electric fleets, including design, build, financing, operations, maintenance, and energy optimization.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 16, 2019

NTSB Findings Suggest Tesla’s Autonomous Control Activated During Fatal Crash

On an early morning in March, a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric-powered passenger vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer near Delray Beach, Florida. The National Transportation Safety Board now says the car’s autonomous control system was engaged at the time of the accident.

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