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.
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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.
Worklete Continues Expansion Into Trucking Industry Safety Training
A software company that specializes in training people to adopt safer work habits is expanding its executive ranks as it targets reducing on-the-job mishaps that can cause serious injuries and potentially increase motor carriers’ insurance rates.
June 26, 2019Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Steel Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to question President Donald Trump’s imposition of more than $4 billion in steel tariffs, turning away an appeal that challenged his use of national security as the legal justification for his trade agenda.
June 24, 2019Fleets Must Choose Tire Inflation, Monitoring Systems That Work Best for Their Operations, Industry Representatives Say
Blown-out, flat or damaged tires are considered by fleets to be at least a leading cause of roadside maintenance calls for commercial trucks, while underinflated tires are the single-biggest source of tire issues in general.
June 24, 2019Don Daseke: ‘My Philosophy Is to Invest in People’
Don Daseke’s family business is owning businesses. Read more about this industry innovator in the first installment of "Accelerators."
June 24, 2019Waymo to Study Driverless Services With Renault-Nissan Alliance
Waymo agreed to explore driverless services with Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., pairing a leader in self-driving technology with the world’s largest automotive alliance.
June 20, 2019Rising Class 8 Sales in May Signal Demand Alive and Well
U.S. retail sales of heavy-duty trucks kept up momentum in May, pushing into the 20,000-plus territory for the 10th time over the past year, WardsAutomotive.com reported.
June 20, 2019Medium-Duty Sales Rise in May, Top 22,000 Units
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in May stayed the course and topped 22,000, slightly higher than a year earlier, WardsAutomotive.com reported.
June 19, 2019Lazer Spot Makes First Acquisition, Buys Assets of Mesko Spotting Service
Lazer Spot Inc. moved to expand its distribution center yard management services by purchasing assets of Mesko Spotting Service Inc., a rival company based in Allentown, Pa., for an undisclosed amount.
June 20, 2019Navistar to Invest $125 Million to Expand Engine Plant
Navistar Inc. announced it will invest $125 million in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in Huntsville, Ala., over the next three years as it prepares to produce next-generation big-bore powertrains developed with its global alliance partner, Traton.
June 18, 2019