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Vnomics' True Fuel solution which coaches drivers on fuel efficient driver practices and measures real-time fuel consumption is available on the Geotab Marketplace. View the full article -
Work Truck Week 2021: While the path to EVs looks promising, fleet operations must carefully evaluate many factors and navigate challenges before reaching a 100% conversion. View the full article
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Premier Performance of Rexburg, Idaho, one of the nation’s largest sellers of aftermarket automotive parts, $3 million for illegally selling emissions-control defeat devices. View the full article
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During a Work Truck Show 2021 virtual presentation, Andrej Divis, director, medium & heavy commercial vehicle research for IHS Markit, discussed some current work truck market trends and forecasts. View the full article
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Truck fleet drivers have a significant impact on a fleet’s maintenance costs. Ensure drivers are involved in truck maintenance and spell out fleet policies. View the full article
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Plus said it will start production of its autonomous driving system for heavy trucks by the end of the year. View the full article
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With fleets incurring substantial insurance cost increases over the last several years, trucking may have “reached a ceiling in its ability to continuously cover annual double-digit increases in insurance premiums.” View the full article
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Organizations representing truck drivers, trucking fleets, and truckstops are calling for the CDC to designate truckstops and travel plazas as COVID-19 vaccination sites. View the full article
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Under the agreement, Link will obtain the rights to Hadley’s dynamic air suspension control technology and its entire portfolio of legacy mechanical height control valve business. View the full article
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The number of new Class 8 registrations in 2021 is expected to recover by more than 10% from 2020, IHS Markit officials said during a Work Truck Week 2021 virtual presentation. View the full article
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The new e-Shield line features properties that allow longer driving range for EVs, according to Phillips 66. View the full article
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OrigoSafeDriver launched its latest cell phone safety solution to prevent distracted driving on the Geotab Marketplace. View the full article
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FTR’s latest forecast calls for stronger freight demand and positive trucking conditions through 2021. View the full article
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The Michelin X Works D tire is designed for the construction, energy, concrete and logging sectors operating in mixed use conditions. View the full article
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When paired with the Endurant HD N automated transmission, the ISX12N natural gas engine can operate with 100% compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas or renewable natural gas. View the full article
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Despite a softer-than-usual medium-duty truck market, Mack Trucks officials said they’re on target to meet “aggressive” sales goals for its new Mack MD Class 6 and 7 medium-duty trucks introduced last year. View the full article
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Mack is offering weight savings for vocational customers when pairing its mRide suspension with proprietary Mack axles. View the full article
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Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to grow dramatically during the first half of 2021, which is likely to exacerbate ongoing problems with congestion and turnaround times. View the full article
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Blume Global has developed a digital platform that aims to help speed truck turnaround times at ports, starting with the Fenix Marine Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. View the full article
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Ford is expanding its Ford Telematics service to support all makes and models so fleet operators can gather, view, and monitor data from all their vehicles, regardless of manufacturer. View the full article
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Selected from a field of 14 tough contenders, Work Truck readers selected the Ford F-600 Super Duty chassis cab as the truck that best fit their fleet requirements. View the full article
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The reintroduced Stop Underrides Act would require underride guards on the sides and front of all new trucks, and would update outdated standards, according to supporters. View the full article
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Current hiring plans include adding 275 line haul drivers, 260 pickup and delivery drivers, 100 team drivers, and more than 430 dock workers. View the full article
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As of February 2021, high driver turnover topped the list of factors causing driver wages to raise. View the full article
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Trucking News: ATA, OOIDA Square Off on Speed Limiters
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The debate about mandating speed limiters in trucks is on again. View the full article
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