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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Van, Reefer Spot Freight Rates Skyrocket

For the week of the Fourth of July, truckload freight rates hit new highs in the van and reefer segments, according to DAT Solutions’ weekly spot freight overview.

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Driversby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Bad Experiences with Recruiters, Dispatchers May Lead to Early Turnover

With turnover at large truckload fleets at an all-time high, Stay Metrics' latest report on driver turnover shows that a substantial portion of drivers who leave within the first 90 days may do so for reasons that are preventable.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Strick's DuoPlug Protects Trailer Upper Coupler Assembly

Strick Trailers has announced the launch of the DuoPlug, a device that keeps debris out of the internal cavities of the upper coupler assembly while allowing moisture to escape. 

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 11, 2018

Swart Named President of Growing Parcel/LTL Carrier GSO

GSO, a regional carrier for parcel and less-than-truckload freight delivery provider, has named Randy Swart president.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 11, 2018

Giti to Offer Commercial Truck Tires in North America

Giti Tire has announced that it is launching a Giti brand of commercial truck tires in North America, offering a lineup of tires for long-haul, regional, urban/light duty, and mixed-service applications.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJuly 10, 2018

ATA Sues Rhode Island to Block Truck-Toll Plan

Rhode Island’s controversial truck-tolling plan is now the target of a federal lawsuit filed by the American Trucking Associations and three motor carriers.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 10, 2018

Hyliion Acquires Battery Division of Gentherm

Hyliion has acquired the battery division of vehicle electrification company Gentherm and announced strategic partnerships with both Toshiba and Dana.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 10, 2018

Kenworth T680 Now Comes Standard with Bendix Wingman Fusion

Kenworth is offering the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system as standard equipment for its flagship on-highway truck.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 10, 2018

TMC Offers Online Assessment of Technician Electrical Knowledge

TMC is offering a free online assessment of technician electrical knowledge that is open to all fleet and service provider technicians through Aug. 18.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 9, 2018

Covenant Transportation Acquires Landair for $83 Million

Covenant Transportation Group has completed the acquisition of Landair Holdings, which includes Landair Transport and Landair Logistics.

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