In its latest survey on the top issues confronting trucking, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), identified rising insurance as an emerging issue. Since 2013, per ATRI data, fleets surveyed have been walloped by insurance premium costs that have jumped over 17%.
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Rhode Island Trucking Company Owner Admits to Falsifying ELD Records
The owner of a Rhode Island-based trucking company has admitted to falsifying service records for approximately 20 drivers.
October 30, 2020Daimler to Take Stake in Luminar, Diversifying Autonomous Efforts
Daimler AGs truck unit is investing in a laser-sensor startup to bolster its development of self-driving trucks in the U.S. less than a week after striking a deal to use driverless technology from a unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc.
October 30, 2020September Used Class 8 Sales Flat
The price of the average used Class 8 sold in September neared $40,000, building on recent gains, and sales were nearly flat compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
October 29, 2020TuSimple to Build Hub in Texas, Expects Fully Driverless Routes in 2021
Global automated trucking company TuSimple is setting up shop at AllianceTexas newly launched Mobility Innovation Zone, which it hopes will bolster a national expansion and fully driverless testing.
October 29, 2020Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management
Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results.
October 29, 2020The Rise of the Warehouse Robot
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail establishments and accelerated e-commerce, creating a massive logistical challenge for warehouse and distribution center operators.
October 28, 2020Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards
Industry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled EPA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond during American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 28, 2020Dana Posts Declines in Q3 Net Income, Revenue
Dana Inc. reported net income and revenue fell in the third quarter even as its markets rebounded from the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
October 28, 2020VWs Traton, Toyotas Hino to Collaborate on Electrification
Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp.s truck subsidiaries are joining forces on battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles, enabling the companies to split the costs of developing technology needed to comply with stricter emission rules.
October 28, 2020