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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 20, 2021

Pilot, RTS Financial Launch Factoring Partnership

Pilot Company and RTS Financial announced a partnership to provide customized funding, fuel, maintenance and tire services for fleets.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 20, 2021

J.J. Keller Creates Driver Applicant Management Service

J.J. Keller said its new Driver Applicant Management service makes it faster and easier for fleets to hire and qualify commercial drivers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 19, 2021

Truck Tonnage Has Largest Monthly Gain since June

Truck tonnage ended 2020 on high note, according to American Trucking Associations, as its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 19, 2021

FTR: November Trucking Conditions Ease from October High

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in November from the previous month’s record high, but the November reading of 10.26 is still strong, as rising freight rates continue to power robust trucking conditions.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 18, 2021

COVID-19 Still Brings Uncertainty to 2021 Trucking Outlook

As the COVID-19 vaccine helps return life to normal later in the year, the effect on trucking freight and rates will vary as consumer spending is expected to shift back toward services. That’s one takeaway from the transportation analysts at FTR in a recent webinar, “Preparing for 2021.”

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 15, 2021

Kenworth Adds Front Air Suspension Option for W990

The Kenworth AG130 front air suspension, rated at 13,200 pounds, is now available as optional equipment on all new W990 models.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 15, 2021

Vector Unveils Contactless Pickup and Delivery System for Fleets

Vector's new contactless billing system helps fleets expedite supply chain requirements, from issuing a bill of lading, to pickup and delivery, to final billing.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 15, 2021

Audit Finds Shortfalls in National Medical Examiner Registry

The National Registry of Medical Examiners has been plagued with problems since its rollout in 2014, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has done a poor job of oversight, according to a review by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 14, 2021

Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group

Clarience Technologies has acquired Ecco Safety Group, a manufacturer of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 14, 2021

Southern California Fleet Turns to Volvo to Electrify Operations

Dependable Highway Express has been piloting two Volvo electric trucks as part of its sustainability efforts and plans to order more.

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