Volkswagen AG raised 1.55 billion euros ($1.8 billion) selling a stake in its truck business, but only after pricing the offer at the low end of a target range to attract investors to one of Europe’s biggest initial public offerings this year.
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Debunking “Smart Trailer”
“Smart Trailer” is hot talk, but what does it mean? Depending on who you ask, it’s anything from accessory light packages to machine learning. Join to see which trailer technologies are really moving the needle today, and how the future is less about buzzwords and more about true trailer intelligence.
June 28, 2019
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Used Class 8 Prices Up 6% in a Year as Inventories Increase
The average used Class 8 truck brought a higher sales price in May than in the same month a year earlier, but with inventories gradually building and growth in the freight market slowing down after last year’s boom, analysts are divided on the long-term outlook for values.
June 27, 2019SMART TRUCKS: The Connected Fleet of Today - and Tomorrow
Billions of everyday objects connect over the web to improve our lives in the Internet of Things (IoT). See how the technology is evolving in our industry – and how that technology can help you reduce costs.
June 5, 20195 Service Industry Fleet Challenges That Telematics Can Fix
In this white paper from MiX Telematics, we look at the unique challenges service fleets have to overcome and the specific ways in which a telematics solution can fix these.
June 4, 2019Learning Management Systems: More Than a Training Tool
A Learning Management System (LMS) positively impacts driver onboarding, safety, and your bottom line. This comprehensive eBook explores various orientation approaches and content types, the impact of an integrated solution, factors to consider when evaluating an LMS, and more.
May 22, 2019Experts: Trucking Companies Should Use Data Collected to Improve Margins, Decrease Downtime
ARLINGTON, Va. — Trucking companies that effectively mine the data generated by their operations can free up time and capital to invest in other areas of their businesses, experts said at an industry meeting here.
June 27, 2019VW Piles Into Crowded Car-Sharing Market With All-Electric Fleet
Volkswagen AG will dive into the increasingly crowded car-sharing market with its WeShare offering, which will seek to distinguish itself from rivals with an electric-only fleet.
June 27, 2019Ford Looks to Cash In on Off-Roader Appetite for Fatter Tires
Ford Motor Co. is going after a greater cut of a lucrative business: those willing to pay big bucks for pricey pickup accessories such as big, off-road tires and kits to jack up their trucks.
June 27, 2019Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards Tackle Latest Challenges
ARLINGTON, Va. — Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards emerged nearly 50 years ago and are used by many different organizations across the trucking industry, but there are aspects of them that deserve more attention, experts said.
June 27, 2019