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Aftermarketby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

ConMet Acquires TruckLabs, the Creator of TruckWings

Commercial truck and trailer parts provider ConMet acquired TruckLabs, the company that created TruckWings, an aerodynamic device that attaches to truck cabs and deploys to close the gap between truck and trailer. TruckLabs now operates as a subsidiary of ConMet.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsNovember 9, 2023

Sneak Peek: Peterbilt’s New Model 589 Low-Roof Sleeper

Peterbilt offered a sneak-peek at an all-new, 72-inch, low-roof sleeper version of the new Model 589 at a customer event at the Texas Motor Speedway. HDT has this exclusive first look.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

WIT Names J.B. Hunt's Simpson 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, was honored as the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking by the Women In Trucking Association.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

TeraWatt Infrastructure Breaks Ground on EV Charging Site for Port Operations

TeraWatt Infrastructure broke ground on a heavy-duty truck electric charging site that will support fleet operations at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. It is expected to begin operation in mid-2024.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

CargoNet: $31 Million in Shipments Stolen in Q3

CargoNet said there were 692 recorded theft events during the third quarter of 2023 and thieves stole more than $31 million in shipments. The company warns that strategic cargo theft by using stolen identities of brokers and motor carriers continues to increase.

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Safety & Complianceby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2023

Feds Looking to Add Fentanyl to Drug Testing Table

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants public comment on adding fentanyl to the Urine and Oral Fluid Analyte Table, which would affect DOT drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.

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Driversby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2023

Driver Survey: 56% Optimistic About Freight Recession Ending

The latest truck driver survey from Conversion Interactive Agency and People Data Analytics reveals the trend of about one-third of drivers looking for new jobs continues, yet a majority are optimistic about the freight recession ending.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeNovember 8, 2023

Broker Lays Off Most Staff, Leaving Carriers with Unpaid Loads

Motor carriers that have been having trouble getting paid by Elite Transit Solutions may have more struggles to get what they’re owed, with reports of sudden layoffs at the 3PL and an apparent pending cancellation of its broker surety bond.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2023

Uber Freight Rolls Out Emissions Dashboard

Uber Freight said shippers can monitor total emissions across the entirety of their logistics network, accounting for all modes of transportation across the globe — road to sea to sky — with its new Emissions Dashboard.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2023

Consortium Publishes API Freight Scheduling Standards

The consortium said its new Technical Standard for developing scheduling APIs for transportation management systems can make it easier to book and manage appointments; optimize processes for carriers, shippers and receivers; and drive operational efficiencies.

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