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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 9, 2017

Daseke Reports Second Straight Loss Since Going Public

One of the largest owners of flatbed and specialized trucking services providers moved from a profit to a loss in the second quarter of the year while reporting its second straight quarterly loss since becoming a publicly traded company early in 2017.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 9, 2017

For-Hire Freight Movements Remain High Despite Trucking Decline

After hitting a new record high in May, a measure of the amount of freight moved by the nation’s for-hire transportation industry declined in June, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 9, 2017

PIT Group Assesses Real-World Platooning Operations

Canada's PIT engineering research group is overseeing a month-long series of truck platoon tests in order to evaluate how the new technology will perform in real-world fleet operations.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 9, 2017

Spot Truckload Rates Rebound, Freight Volume Unusually High

We’re supposed to be in the dog days of summer but spot market truckload freight volumes are still higher than any month except June while August had a stronger start than any month in more than a year and a half, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenAugust 9, 2017

Wabash National to Buy Truck Body Maker Supreme

Impact that rising tide of e-commerce shipping is having on the need for more “final mile” deliveries cited as driving factor behind acquisition.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Denso to Develop Automated Vehicle Tech

Denso Corp. says it's establishing a new company to design and develop semiconductor IP cores, which are key semiconductor components for automated driving technology, according to the company.

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Productsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Zonar V3 Features Cummins Connected Diagnostics

Cummins Connected Diagnostics is now available to customers using Zonar’s smart fleet management solution, offering critical information on engine maintenance and repair.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Medium-Duty Truck Values Stumble This Summer

As the summer season continues, one trend is emerging for medium-duty trucks — declining auction prices, according to Black Book’s August Specialty Markets report.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 8, 2017

HDT Wants Your Top Green Fleets Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is looking for fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions for its 2017 Top Green Fleets.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Are European Truck Makers Poised for Big Gains in China?

A new report from Bain Insights indicates that 20% of Chinese fleets plan to upgrade to European-built trucks within three years.

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