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According to ACT Research, preliminary trailer data for October shows a total of 54,200 orders, up 6% from September and more than 68% higher than October 2019. View the full article -
Spot truckload rates for dry van and refrigerated freight hit another high in October, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, while average flatbed rates also increased compared to September, they did not surpass 2018’s highs. View the full article
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Whether you’re talking about race or ethnicity, gender or sexual identification, religion or age, having a diverse workforce is not only the right and moral thing to do, it’s also good business. A recent panel discussion explored how trucking fleets can foster diversity and inclusion. View the full article
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Overcoming today’s challenges to corporate fleet electrification; understanding how embedded modem data can be used effectively; and straightforward paths to sharing fleet vehicles — it was another busy day at Fleet Forward Experience. View the full article
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Ford Commercial Services is launching new fleet-wide energy monitoring and vehicle management tools that will help fleet managers monitor electric-vehicle data and charging reports, as well as efficiently monitor vehicle location and help enhance driver performance. View the full article
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The all-electric 2022 E-Transit will be available with a starting price under $45,000 and features a targeted maximum payload of 3,800 pounds with up to 487.3 cubic feet of cargo space. View the full article
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Daimler Truck AG recently established the Connectivity Services Group (CSG), a global division that will develop the next generation of vehicle connectivity solutions and digital services for customers. View the full article
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Penske Truck Leasing has put a battery-electric eM2 from the Freightliner Innovation Fleet into service with Temco Logistics, a final-mile, white glove solutions provider. View the full article
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Werner Enterprises recently released a report providing details regarding its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives View the full article
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Premier Truck Group and Universal Technical Institute have collaborated to develop the Premier Truck Group Technician Skills Program for service members looking to transition to a civilian career. View the full article
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In honor of Veterans Day, Phillips Industries recently announced its “Green Gives Back” Campaign, donating a portion of the proceeds from certain Phillips products to the Wyakin Foundation, which supports veterans transitioning back into civilian life. View the full article
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Cummins and Navistar announced they will work together to develop a Class 8 electric truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. View the full article
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Truck fleets have spoken, and the use of retread tires is growing in popularity. Medium-duty, last-mile fleets are seeing it to promote sustainability and reduce fleet tire costs, too. View the full article
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Yaro Hetman outlined Ford’s plans to scale its electric ecosystem while fleet management and autonomous technology providers came together for a view on viable autonomous business models. View the full article
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With a severe driver shortage and a supply chain still in chaos from pandemic-induced shifts in consumer behavior, one industry observer is warning of likely hoarding as we get into the holidays. Longer term, vaccine distribution is “THE driver” for broader economy recovery and the post-2021 outlook. View the full article
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The training program – initially available online – will educate fleet managers on how best to reduce carbon emissions, increase efficiencies and cut costs throughout their entire supply chain. View the full article
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Tenstreet recently acquired Stay Metrics, combining the two companies to offer fleets solutions to find and retain drivers longer, as well as access driver data. View the full article
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Volvo Trucks North America recently enhanced its fuel economy packages for both the Volvo VNL and VNR models by making the D13 turbo compound engine standard. View the full article
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C.A.T. Transport is taking a new step in its natural gas propulsion approach, as the company’s first hybrid truck recently hit the road. View the full article
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Built from the ground up as an all-new vocational truck, the Western Star 49X was built to work in a variety of demanding fleet applications, from construction to logging to oil fields and more. View the full article
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Canada refuses to extend its ELD compliance deadline despite not naming a certification body until late October, last minute changes to its ELD technical standard, and the challenges imposed by COVID-19. View the full article
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Bimbo Bakeries has renewed its partnership with Motiv Power Systems with a follow-up order of 100 electric walk-in vans after a successful year-long pilot program. View the full article
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We learned that Tesla is a player in fleet and that autonomy is taking various paths to evolution. Digital keys and car-as-wallet technologies are driving fleet efficiencies right now. View the full article
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The truck driver shortage is not going away. “You can either choose to accept that as reality, or you can find a new way to do things,” says Jacob Kramer, vice president of driver recruiting at Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress. View the full article
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The maker of commercial electric vehicles won’t meet its projected production target of 300-400 vehicles in 2020 in part due to more than 36% of its production-related staff having contracted the coronavirus or quarantined awaiting results. View the full article
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