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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Truck OEMs, Suppliers Look to Online Growth, 3D Printing
Equipment and component manufacturers in the trucking industry are looking to expand their online presence and also see potential in 3D printing, both of which could help them reach more customers, they said.
January 25, 2019Parts Demand Is Surging
A growing economy and strong new truck sales have increased demand for aftermarket parts, creating supply chalÂlenges. Truck manufacturers and component Âsuppliers said they’re working to alleviate pressure on the industry by expanding offerings, Âimproving distribution channels and using predictive forecasting tools to get ahead of demand.
January 25, 2019FedEx Express Agrees to Buy International Business From Israeli Firm
FedEx Express is acquiring the international express delivery business of Flying Cargo Group, a company based in Israel that has been a service partner with FedEx since 1990, company officials announced Jan. 15.
January 25, 2019Experts Discuss Autonomous Tech’s Effect on Freight
WASHINGTON — As they become more prevalent, autonomous technologies will bear a bigger impact on freight transportation, according to panelists assembled at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting.
January 24, 2019Ryder Expands Truck-Sharing Platform to South Florida
Ryder System Inc. announced it has expanded its digital truck-sharing platform, Coop by Ryder, to South Florida.
January 24, 2019Testing Fuel-Saving Technologies
As fleets know, many variables can affect test results for truck fuel-saving technologies and practices.
January 25, 2019Keeping an Eye on Truck Parts and Safety
The new year has arrived, and so has this first-quarter 2019 issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update. The two cover stories of this E&MU reflect in-depth features on timely issues and news developments that likely are to be of interest to those operating in the realm of trucking equipment and maintenance.
January 25, 2019Fleets Eye Camera Systems to Replace Mirrors
Camera monitor systems designed to replace a truck’s conventional side mirrors are getting favorÂable reviews from drivers, according to execÂutives at fleets that are testing the new technology, which also recently received a nod of approval from federal regulators.
January 25, 2019CVSA: Mirrors Have Role in Roadside Inspections
Camera monitoring systems promise to improve highway safety by giving truck drivers better visibility around the outside of the truck, but removing the mirrors could force highway safety inspectors to change their practices, according to the executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
January 25, 2019