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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Volvo’s Maryland Facility Highlighted by DOE for Efficiency

Volvo Group North America’s Hagerstown, Maryland powertrain facility was recently toured by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Better Plants Summit, highlighting the production facility’s efficiencies.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 16, 2019

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

The FMCSA announced a final rule that will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Eaton Extends Aftermarket Clutch Warranties

Eaton announced that it is extending the manufacturer warranty periods for the company’s aftermarket clutches.

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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezJuly 15, 2019

Is Trucking in the Midst of a Freight Recession?

Recent economic reports from trucking industry analysts show a decline in the freight market in the near term, but it could stabilize in the long term.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Transplace Makes Real-Time Visibility Standard

Transplace announced it will provide real-time visibility as a standard feature, without any extra transaction or integration fee, for its managed transportation services and Transportation Management System (TMS) customers.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Dayco Names New CEO

Dayco has named Joel E. Wiegert as its chief executive officer, responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of the company.  

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJuly 15, 2019

LTL Carrier LME Inc. Abuptly Shuts Doors

A regional less-than-truckload carrier has shut down abruptly, apparently unable to face obligations from a legal settlement regarding charges of being a chameleon carrier.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Spot Market Rates Hit Highest Levels since January

Spot market rates for dry van and refrigerated shipments in June were the highest since January as capacity tightened due to the Roadcheck inspection blitz and increased demand.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

Love’s and TA Invest in Fuel Payment Provider QuikQ

QuikQ has announced strategic investments by truck stop and truck maintenance companies Love’s Travel Stops and TravelCenters of America to help the fuel payment solutions company expand and grow.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 11, 2019

NTSB Ends Investigation into Driverless Shuttle Accident

A unique case of miscommunication between a truck driver and a self-driving vehicle that led to a minor accident in Las Vegas may give us a glimpse into a future where autonomous vehicles and human driven vehicles share the road.

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