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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 15, 2024

'Return to Normal' Economy Means Good News for Trucking

After the ups and downs of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, economic and industry numbers indicate that the industry is slowly getting “back to normal,” Bob Costello, American Trucking Associations chief economist, told attendees at ATA’s management conference in Nashville.

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Blue Freightliner tractor
Equipment•by Jack Roberts•October 15, 2024

DTNA Rolls Out 5th Generation Cascadia Tractor

Just in time for ATA's Management Conference in Nashville, Daimler Truck North America rolled out the latest generation of its popular Cascadia Class 8 highway tractor.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 14, 2024

Trucker Path Makes it Easier to Report Human Trafficking

Trucker Path is adding a human trafficking reporting feature to its popular driver app.

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FlowBelow AeroKit.
Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•October 14, 2024

FlowBelow Unveils Flex Fairing AeroKit

Re-engineered to bounce back in severe-duty environments, FlowBelow’s new Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing offers fleets enhanced durability and fuel savings.

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Shell Starship at Barber Motorsports in Birmingham, Alabama.
Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•October 14, 2024

Test-Driving the Shell Starship Tech Truck

The Shell Starship technology demonstrator truck gives a glimpse of what the near future of trucking will be like for drivers and fleets.

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2025 Volvo VNL Class 8 truck.
Maintenance•by News/Media Release•October 14, 2024

Volvo Trucks Debuts AI-Enabled Blue Service Contract at ATA

Volvo Blue Service Contracts now feature an AI-driven adaptive maintenance system, which adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples.

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Equipment•by Staff•October 14, 2024

Nuclear Verdicts, Insurance Cost, Electric Vehicles Rise in Industry Issues Survey

The economy and truck parking were ranked as the trucking industry’s top concerns, with battery-electric vehicles rising four spots from last year, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

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2024 TAT Harriet Tubman Award presentation.
Drivers•by News/Media Release•October 11, 2024

TAT Announces 2024 Harriet Tubman Award Winner

A truckstop manager has been honored for his role in helping a young woman escaping human trafficking.

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Safety & Compliance•by News/Media Release•October 10, 2024

8 Things Logistics Professionals Should Know About Hurricane Relief

The ability for logistics professionals to get relief items stored, transported, organized and delivered to disaster sites can be a game-changer. In the wake of Hurricane Milton, a logistics aid organization offers advice.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 10, 2024

The Future of Trucking Fleets: Technology and Safety Come Together in San Diego

The latest insights into fleet technology and safety will come together November 6-8 in San Diego at the Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conference, including HDT's Safety & Compliance Award and panel discussion.

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