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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 3, 2017

Geotab to Track Fuel Efficiency for Run on Less Roadshow

Run on Less, a cross-country roadshow to showcase fuel efficiency advancements, has partnered with telematics provider Geotab to install its devices on all trucks participating in the three-week event to track their progress.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 3, 2017

Spot Freight Rates Hold as Load Volume Gains Slightly

The final week of any month usually means a bump in freight activity as shippers move goods prior to closing their books. However, the number of loads posted on the DAT network of load boards edged up just 2% for the the week ending April 29, according to DAT Solutions.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 3, 2017

Earnings Watch: XPO Logistics Glows while USA Truck, Celadon Deal with Woes

One of the biggest names in trucking reported first quarter earnings this week showing it had turned its fortunes around for the better, while losses grew at another fleet and a third’s financial problems were surrounded not only by questions of its accounting practices but also about its long-term survival.

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Driversby StaffMay 3, 2017

Swift Campaigning Digitally for Driving Force

Swift Transportation has announced a new strategic marketing campaign called Swift’s Driving Force that's aimed at reaching new drivers by highlighting the company’s culture, size, and emphasis on people.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 3, 2017

Class 8 Orders Climb 4% in April

Class 8 truck orders had a solid month in April, meeting expectations and beating the previous month, according to early numbers from FTR and ACT Research.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 3, 2017

Webinar Offers Solution for Reducing Transportation Spend

Ryder's Kirk Morton and Nicole Smith will help you understand your transportation infrastructure and show you how to reduce your transportation spend.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 3, 2017

In Financial Pickle, Celadon Shuffles Management, Ups Liquidity

Celadon Group has announced changes in its top management and a new line of credit, noting that it expects to report a significant operational loss for the first quarter of the year.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 3, 2017

Republic Services Expands Twin Cities CNG-Powered Fleet

Republic Services unveiled today a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station and more than 50 new CNG-powered trucks to serve customers throughout the Twin Cities region. The new CNG trucks are replacing older, diesel-powered trucks in the Company’s Twin Cities-based fleet.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 2, 2017

2018 Ford F-650, F-750 Receive Performance and Service Updates

Ford has updated its Class 6 to 7 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks with performance and service improvements for the 2018 model-year.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 2, 2017

Group Crafts New Terminology to Describe Emerging Autonomous Vehicle Technology

The Consumer Technology Association, working in conjunction with leading automotive and trucking industry OEMs and suppliers, has worked out a “common lexicon” to help consumers better understand the terms and concepts associated with autonomous vehicle technologies.

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