Fleets News Updates

BusinessEquipmentSafety

Fleets Heed Call to Service for a Region in Distress

Even while Hurricane Harvey lashed Houston, trucking companies navigated whatever roads were available for rescue and supply missions in response to the Texas Trucking Association’s call for volunteers.

August 31, 2017
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA to Begin Crash Accountability Program to Aid Fleets’ Safety Scores

FMCSA is beginning a two-year crash preventability demonstration program that will classify a crash as “not preventable” on a carrier’s Safety Measurement System profile in instances where the carrier is not at fault.

July 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Rises 1¢ to $2.491; Gasoline Drops 1.9¢ to $2.278

The U.S. average diesel price rose 1 cent to $2.491, the Department of Energy said July 17.

July 20, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

In Break From Otto, Uber Upgrades Lidar to Third-Party, Off-the-Shelf System

Uber has upgraded its trucks to its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) technology stack, and they are driving on freeways around San Francisco.

July 6, 2017
BusinessLogistics

May Tonnage Gains 4.8%, Reversing Downward Trend

Truck tonnage rose 4.8% in May compared with one year ago, the largest year-over-year gain since November 2016, according to the monthly American Trucking Associations index, suggesting that the freight market has tightened in recent weeks.

June 26, 2017
Government

Ohio EPA to Lower Nitrogen Oxide Output; Effort to Be Funded by $71.4 Million from VW

Ohio expects to receive $71.4 million from the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Agreement between 2017 and 2027 to fund projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from commercial trucks and other sources in the transportation sector, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said.

June 26, 2017
Business

Crete Carrier Names Tim Aschoff President

Crete Carrier Corp. appointed Tim Aschoff president, adding to his role of chief operating officer.

June 22, 2017
BusinessSafety

XPO Says Thanks a Million to Drivers Safely Reaching Milestone

XPO Logistics celebrated drivers with at least 1 million accident-free miles at a two-day celebration in Ann Arbor, Mich., in mid-June, including a question-and-answer session hosted by company CEO Brad Jacobs.

June 22, 2017
Equipment

State Winners Gearing Up for National Truck Driving Championships

State-level championships are coming to a quick close with the winners poised to move on to the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

June 22, 2017