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Driversby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Stay Metrics Chart Breaks Down Driver Turnover Over Time

Stay Metrics has created a new driver retention tool that serves as an indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkFebruary 22, 2019

Transtex in Talks to Buy SmartTruck Trailer Aero Assets

SmartTruck apparently is shutting down its operations and selling the assets related to its TopKit Class 8 trailer aero systems to another trailer aero device provider, Transtex.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Platform Science Platform Integrates Document Capture Feature

Platform Science, an enterprise IoT fleet management platform, has partnered with Vector’s (previously LoadDocs) mobile-first workflow, document capture and transportation management software.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenFebruary 21, 2019

Global Truck OEM Traton Reports Solid Growth in 2018

Traton SE has announced that it “maintained its growth path” last year, achieving a vehicle sales increase of 14% by delivering a record 233,000 commercial vehicles across its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Blockchain Logistics Company Wants Users to Test Features Before Launch

The blockchain logistics platform provider dexFreight has launched the dexFreight Early Adopters Program to allow shippers, carriers, brokers and forwarders in the U.S. to evaluate the platform ahead of launch.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenFebruary 21, 2019

DOT Aims to Fight Fraud with Audit of FMCSA Medical Certification Program

DOT said the self-initiated audit was prompted by a spate of fraudulent activity, pointing out that since August 2014, its own criminal investigations have resulted in eight indictments and six convictions resulting from fraud in the medical certification process.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Great Dane Plant Hits Production Milestone

Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility hit a new milestone when it produced its 125,000th refrigerated trailer.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenFebruary 20, 2019

Truck Makers: Europe Not Ready For Low CO2 Trucks

The European Union has established tight carbon-dioxide emission limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Huge Backlog Slows Trailer Orders to Start 2019

January trailer order numbers were down to start the year as fleets and trailer makers are still dealing with the large amount of orders made in 2018.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Tariffs on Chinese Truck Tires Already in Effect

It didn't take long for tariffs to be implemented after the International Trade Commission reversed its stance on imported tires from China. As of Feb. 15, new tires from China are being subjected to tariffs.

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