Logistics provider TransPlaceās carrier survey of preparedness for the 2017 electronic logging device mandate has found a sharp divide between larger and smaller fleets, with 38% of smaller fleets having no immediate plans to install ELDs in their vehicles.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Wabash National Appoints Brent Yeagy President, COO
Wabash National Corp., North Americaās leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, appointed Brent Yeagy president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 1.
September 19, 2016Aljex Software, Triumph Business Capital Integrate Services
Systems provider Aljex Software has joined with the financial services company Triumph Business Capital to provide two new working capital services.Ā
September 16, 2016August Class 8 Sales Drop 26.1% in 9th Straight Monthly Decline
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks dropped 26.1% in August from a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported, the ninth straight monthly decline, as industry conditions continue to show little improvement.
September 19, 2016Bendix Spicer Offering Air Disc Brake Engineered for Trailers
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said its first air disc brake engineered specifically for trailers is now available in the commercial vehicle market.
September 16, 2016Tech Firms Prepared for IFTA Changes, See Benefits for Fleets
Technology firms that develop or support onboard fleet-management and telematics systems say they are prepared for upcoming changes to the International Fuel Tax Agreementās auditing procedures and see benefits for their fleet customers.
September 16, 2016Automation, Analytics to Shape Truckingās Future
While many technologies will likely play a role in shaping the future of transportation, two of the most important will be the emergence of automated driving systems and the continuing evolution of data analytics.
September 16, 2016Fleets Use Technology to Track, Improve CSA Scores
Carriers are using a variety of technologies and in-house systems to help monitor and improve their scores under the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
September 16, 2016Trucking Is Growth Business for Leasing, Finance Firms
Trucking has become a growing portion of business volume for companies that lease and finance equipment, a new study showed.
September 9, 2016Opinion: Jake Brakes Keep Drivers Safe on Steep Roads
You canāt work in the trucking industry for long without realizing the interconnectedness of the trucking world ā goods with communities, roads with ports, airports and railways, regulations across international and provincial borders and municipal boundaries, you name it. Another connection may not be immediately apparent: Canadaās National Trucking Week and āJakeā brakes.
September 5, 2016