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Equipmentby StaffOctober 13, 2020

FTR: September Trailer Orders Jump to Third Highest Month on Record

According to preliminary reports from FTR, September’s U.S. net trailer orders hit a third-highest-month-ever record at 52,000 units, 23,500 units above August and 33,400 more than September 2019.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 13, 2020

Report: Revenue Per Mile Decreased Year over Year

According to the American Truck Business Services’ (ATBS) Mid-Year Independent Contractor Benchmarks and Trends Report, while some aspects of trucking, such as mpg, have improved since June 2019, revenue has seen an overall drop in the past year.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 12, 2020

Zonar, Navistar Partner on Telematics

Zonar and Navistar have announced a partnership that will allow Navistar customers to use its OnCommand Connection platform from Zonar Telematics Control Units across an entire fleet with one portal, regardless of vehicle make or model.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 12, 2020

Nissan Dropping Commercial Vans

Nissan will end production of its NV Cargo, Passenger and NV200 vans in the summer of 2021, and concentrate on a new Nissan Business Advantage program for commercial vehicle customers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 12, 2020

CFI Expands Cross-Border Service, Celebrates Anniversary

CFI recently announced it will be expanding its capabilities and resources for shipments between the United States and Mexico, while also celebrating its 35th anniversary of intra-Mexico and cross-border truckload freight services.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 12, 2020

Texas DPS Opens State-of-the-Art Inspection Facility

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently opened a state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas, located on Interstate 10 East at mile marker 620 east of Seguin.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2020

FTR: August Was a Strong Month for Carriers

According to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August, carriers saw a positive rate environment with reading of 8.31.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 9, 2020

Traxen AI-based iQ-Cruise Boasts Fuel Efficiency

Traxen’s intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, available to both commercial vehicle aftermarket and OE customers, uses artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and sensors to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10%, according to the company.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2020

FMCSA Schedules Listening Session on Broker Transparency

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a virtual listening session to get input on freight broker transparency.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkOctober 9, 2020

Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup

Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.

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