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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2020

For-Hire Trucking Index Highlights July’s Driver Shortage

ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index for last month showed an about-face from the record surge in June, falling six points to 64.3, while pricing and productivity were at 60.3 and 61.5, respectively.

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Safety & Complianceby James Menzies, Today’s TruckingAugust 28, 2020

Using AI to Improve Efficiency, Safety

Fleets can tap into artificial intelligence (AI) to repair vehicles more efficiently and to train drivers in real time, according to speakers at ACT Virtual during a connectivity panel on the power of AI.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 28, 2020

Record 'Nuclear Verdict' Thrown Out on Appeal

An appeals court has ordered a new trial in a 2018 “nuclear verdict” case that was believed to be the largest trucking verdict in the country’s history, saying the award was excessive.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 28, 2020

California's New Low-NOx Rules Concern Truck, Engine Makers

The California Air Resources Board approved sweeping new emissions regulations affecting heavy-duty trucks sold in the state. Truck and engine makers decried the new rule.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 27, 2020

C.H. Robinson Integrates All Systems Into One

C.H. Robinson recently integrated 19 transportation management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into the company’s single, global multimodal transportation management system, Navisphere.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 27, 2020

Schneider Enters Freightliner’s Customer Experience

Schneider is the newest fleet to join the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience, an ongoing initiative to deploy electric trucks in real-world applications.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 27, 2020

Continental Announces Truck Tires Leadership Changes

Continental recently announced a pair of promotions for its Truck Tires business in the Americas region, which is comprised of medium/heavy commercial tires.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 26, 2020

Freight Activity Sees Increase Ahead of Major Storms

Spot truckload freight activity saw a bump last week as a result of shippers and logistics companies repositioning freight that would be affected by a pair of major storms along the Gulf Coast.

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Fleet Managementby James Menzies, Today’s TruckingAugust 26, 2020

The Benefits of Consistent and Accurate Connectivity

The ability to predict parts failures and to develop VIN-specific preventive maintenance programs are two benefits that fleets can achieve if harnessing the power of connectivity.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 26, 2020

Navistar, In-Charge Partner to Help Fleets Electrify

Navistar’s NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit recently signed an agreement with energy solutions provider In-Charge Energy to develop charging infrastructure and offer consulting services to Navistar and fleets interested in moving to electric.

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