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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 20, 2019

Uber Freight Sets European Launch for April

Uber Freight is planning to begin international operations in Europe, beginning with a launch in The Netherlands.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2019

Labor Department Analysis Questions Driver Shortage

The American Trucking Associations has long said there’s a severe driver shortage, driven by factors such as demographic changes and an overall tight work force. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association contends there’s really not a shortage – just a shortage of pay and an abundance of poor treatment. Now an article published by the U.S. Department of Labor has provided new fuel for debate.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 20, 2019

TuSimple Camera System Allows Night Driving Capabilities

The new camera system offers self-driving truck fleets day and night operation, which can increase self-driving truck utilization from 50% to over 80%.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2019

Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge of Rhode Island Truck Tolls

The trucking industry experienced a setback in its challenge of Rhode Island’s new truck-only tolls, as a federal judge dismissed the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 19, 2019

Bendix SafetyDirect Gets Improved Cameras, Capabilities, Smartphone App

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has unveiled equipment upgrades and new component options and a new mobile app for the SafetyDirect advanced safety system.

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Equipmentby HDT StaffMarch 19, 2019

Ancra AutoDeck Allows Customized Cargo Decking with Push of Button

Ancra Cargo introduced AutoDeck, an automated integrated decking system, which allows loading dock staff and drivers to automate the height of each beam at the push of a button for customized decking solutions.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 19, 2019

Yokohama Adds High-Mile, SmartWay Drive, Trailer Tires

Yokohama Tire is helping fleets get more from their tires by introducing two long-lasting, fuel-efficient products – the 712L long-haul, deep-tread drive tire and 114R ultra wide-base regional haul trailer tire.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 19, 2019

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls Slightly in February

American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index showed that tonnage was down compared to the month before, but the decrease was less than expected.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 19, 2019

HDNABI Enters North American Brake Market

HDNABI North America Brake Industry is a new, privately held North American company which will manufacture air disc brake and axle system packages for heavy-duty vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

Lion Unveils Urban Class 8 Electric Truck

The Lion Electric Co. showed off its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Atlanta March 19, saying it will be commercialized this fall.

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