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ArticlesDecember 21, 2020

5 Ways to Coach Truck Drivers Using Telematics

Using telematics as a driver coaching tool can improve driver performance, boosting fleet fuel economy and reducing idling. It can also improve safety.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2020

How Automated Transmissions Helped a Paving Fleet Improve Fuel Economy and Driver Health

With a bit of fine-tuning, automated manual transmissions have transformed one Oregon paving fleet’s trucking operations.

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NewsDecember 1, 2020

Freight Economy Q3 Rebound Outpaces General Economy

When we drilled into third-quarter GDP to look at the segments of the economy linked to freight demand, the results far exceeded our forecast.

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Newsby Jim ParkNovember 17, 2020

Cummins Reveals Road Map to Carbon-Free Hydrogen Economy

Cummins brings together every phase of the hydrogen energy cycle, from production using electrolyzers, to onboard mobile and stationary storage tanks and the fuel cells that power electric trucks, buses and trains.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 10, 2020

How COVID is Still Affecting the Supply Chain and Where We Go From Here

With a severe driver shortage and a supply chain still in chaos from pandemic-induced shifts in consumer behavior, one industry observer is warning of likely hoarding as we get into the holidays. Longer term, vaccine distribution is “THE driver” for broader economy recovery and the post-2021 outlook.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2020

D13 Turbo Compound Engine Standard in all Volvo VNL 740, 760, 860 Models

Volvo Trucks North America recently enhanced its fuel economy packages for both the Volvo VNL and VNR models by making the D13 turbo compound engine standard.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 4, 2020

Could Prop 22 Help Solve the Worker Misclassification Problem?

California voters approved Proposition 22, agreeing with the gig economy companies that the state’s strict ABC test set forth in last year’s controversial AB5 law should not apply to drivers such as those for Uber and Lyft. What does this mean for trucking?

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanNovember 3, 2020

Inside the Tennis-Ball-Bounce Economic Recovery [Commentary]

Most major freight indexes continued to advance last month, but the economy may not be as healthy as we would hope.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2020

Heavy Duty Dialogue Event to Cover Electric Vehicles, Advanced Technology, Economic Outlook

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association is hosting a virtual version of its Heavy Duty Dialogue on Sept. 15, focusing on advanced vehicle technologies and electric vehicles, along with a session on the economy.

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SponsoredJuly 20, 2020

Webinar on Fuel Economy - Return on Investment for Lubricants

Discover how low viscosity engine oils can improve your fleet’s overall fuel economy and productivity.

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