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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

ELD Mandate Pushes Fleets to Order Record Number of Trailers

Trailer orders in the U.S. are expected to hit an all-time high of 47,000 units for December 2017, pushed by tightening capacity that FTR attributes to the ELD mandate.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

FMCSA Updates SMS Website with December Results

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated its CSA Safety Measurement System website with the Dec. 29, 2017 crash preventability results.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 12, 2018

Penske Logistics Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

Penske Logistics has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, a group dedicated to setting standards for blockchain technology applications developed for transportation.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 12, 2018

FTR: Tight Capacity, Rate Increases Projected to Continue

Truckload capacity will remain tight and rates high, but both may moderate somewhat as market forces come into play, according to FTR analysts. The ELD mandate is still a wild card, with the economy and tax reform playing a part as well.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 12, 2018

Economic Watch: Annual Retail Sales Best in 3 Years, Inflation Threat Eases

Retail sales ended 2017 on a high note, while price inflation at both the retail and wholesale levels are of so little threat to the economy, some analysts are wondering if they will keep a lid on planned interest rate hikes.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

New Conference Puts Focus on Freight Technology

FreightWaves is launching its inaugural Transparency18 conference, focusing on freight technology and the economy. The conference is set to take place from May 22-23 in Atlanta, Ga.

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Equipmentby Les SmartJanuary 11, 2018

How to Plan for the Surge in Truck Demand

A back order of Class 5 to 8 trucks will put pressure on component supply such as tires, engines, and transmissions. Here’s what small fleets can do about it.

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Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)by StaffJanuary 11, 2018

KeepTruckin ELD Available Through Pilot Flying J

KeepTruckin has announced that its KeepTruckin ELD solution will now be available for purchase at participating Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations across North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

Peterbilt Hits Million-Truck Milestone

Peterbilt announced the production of its 1 millionth vehicle. The Model 567 Heritage rolled off the assembly line at the company’s Denton, Texas, manufacturing facility.

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Productsby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

Work Truck Show Announces Multiple Vehicle Reveals

Four of North America’s leading truck manufacturers have announced they will unveil new vehicles at The Work Truck Show 2018: Chevrolet, Ford, Hino, and International.

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