CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of TFI International, has increased its 2018 fleet purchase plan from 500 to 600 new Kenworth T680 over-the-road long-haul tractors. Delivery of the additional 100 tractors is expected by ye
Author: Fleet Owner Staff
Driver turnover rate on the rise
Driver turnover at large carriers is 20% higher than it was in 2017, according to ATA chief economist.
Ford 'unlocks' vehicle data for fleets via cloud
Automaker announces new Data Services products, two additional telematics provider agreements
WEX and Shell team up for commercial fleet cards
This syndication adds to Shell’s last round of updates earlier this year to WEX Spec, a fueling transactional technology.
New additions to Eaton's Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs
Eaton Vehicle Group has added 27 new part numbers to its aftermarket lineup of Eaton Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs for transmission components. The Rebuilder Bulk Packs improve rebuilder efficiency and competitiveness, according to Eaton, by eliminatin
Spot truckload capacity tightens in June
The scarcity of trucks during the shorter workweek, along with rising fuel costs, put pressure on national average spot truckload rates, according to DAT.
Booming Class 8 truck orders continue on unprecedented path
FTR: Class 8 orders exceeded expectations again as fleets order in huge numbers in an attempt to keep up with the rapidly growing freight demand.
Trac Intermodal adds chassis with genset to port fleet
The new genset-chassis is focused on improving efficiency by providing a one-stop solution for motor carriers to pick up a chassis already equipped with a genset, eliminating an additional stop before the refrigerated container is mounted on the chassis.
Utility launches new used trailer website
This for-sale website includes Utility’s flatbeds, dry freight and refrigerated vans, Tautliner curtain-sided trailers and side skirts.
Kenworth, UPS team up on DOE's Super Truck II project
Goals for the program include the demonstration of greater than 100% improvement in freight efficiency over 2009 equivalent product and a 55% engine increase in brake thermal efficiency performance.