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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 29, 2019

CargoNet Urges Extra Theft Precautions Over Labor Day Weekend

An abundance of parked, unattended trucks over holidays means a spike in cargo theft, CargoNet reports.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffAugust 29, 2019

Daimler’s Martin Daum Hosting Broad-based Transportation Podcast

Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching "Transportation Matters," which it calls the commercial vehicle industry's first CEO podcast, hosted by Martin Daum, who heads up Daimler's truck and bus operations.

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Fuel Smartsby HDT StaffAugust 29, 2019

Class 8 Engines: Is Smaller Displacement the Wave of the Future?

There looks to be a shift away from spec'ing 14L engines in new Class 8 trucks in favor of powerplants that range from over 10L to under 14L in displacement, according to ACT Research and Rhein Associates.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Turvo Expands Logistics Platform with Automated Payments Tools

Logistics platform provider Turvo has unveiled a fully integrated suite of automated payments tools called Turvo Pay, designed to speed up and improve the efficiency of the payments process.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenAugust 28, 2019

ATA, CVSA Seek Longer Comment Period for HOS Reform Proposal

ATA and CVSA want the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the public comment period for the agency’s proposal to reform the Hours of Service rule for truck drivers. The 45-day comment period is set to end on Oct. 7.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Trimble Debuts Contract Maintenance Software for Leasing and Managed Services Providers

Trimble has debuted the Contract Maintenance software module for third-party heavy-duty maintenance providers, designed to better support outsourced fleet maintenance.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Webinar to Dispel Misconceptions about ELD Enforcement

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar on Sept.19 to help fleets better understand the enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate and provide best practices for compliance.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Heartland Express Buys Dry Van Carrier Millis Transfer

Heartland Express has acquired Wisconsin-based dry van truckload carrier Millis Transfer for a value of approximately $150 million, the company announced.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Report Reveals Utility Trailer's Environmental and Sustainability Improvements

The results of a third-party sustainability performance report shows that Utility Trailer Manufacturing has managed to cut emissions and improve sustainability at its manufacturing operations over the past two decades.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Cummins Expands X15 Engine Offerings

Cummins is expanding its 2020 X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series and X15 Productivity Series diesel engines.

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