Vehicle leasing and rental company Ryder System Inc. reported strong third-quarter earnings on Oct. 27, exceeding Wall Street analysts’ expectations.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Current Driver-Assist Tech Effective, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Driver-assist technologies that are already widely available on the commercial truck market have demonstrated that they can prevent crashes, save lives and reduce litigation-related costs, a group of industry experts said.
October 27, 2021NACFE Finds Many Fleets Could Run Electric Trucks Now
Fleets in four market segments could switch to battery-electric vehicles right now, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency concluded after its recent Run on Less — Electric event.
September 23, 2021Spec’ing Means Choosing What’s Best for Your Application, Experts Say
CLEVELAND — Spec’ing a new truck means you’ll need to consider options, metrics and features in light of your own needs, experts said.
September 22, 2021FedEx to Spend $100 Million on Improving Delivery Vehicle Safety
FedEx Corp. plans to spend more than $100 million to improve delivery van safety and reduce costs from accidents, potentially dragging on short-term earnings as the courier faces pressure from rising wages and other expenses.
September 20, 2021Electrification Key to FedEx’s Energy Goals, Executive Says
With industries considering adopting zero-emission sustainability operations in the coming years, a senior executive at FedEx Express recently outlined the company’s objectives related to electrifying vehicles.
September 16, 2021Hendrickson Achieves Milestone With Front Steer Axle
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it produced its 500,000th Steertek fabricated front steer axle.
September 10, 2021UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines
UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.
August 24, 2021Xos to Supply FedEx Ground With 120 Medium-Duty EVs
Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Classes 5-8 electric commercial vehicles, announced an agreement to deliver 120 zero-emission, medium-duty electric trucks to 35 different FedEx Ground operators in five states.
August 9, 2021Class 8 Orders Steady in July
Class 8 orders poked along in July at about 25,000, ACT Research reported as order boards appear full for the remainder of this year.
August 5, 2021