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Technology adoption in the trucking industry typically focuses first on the back office and in the cab of the truck, but the proliferation of internet-connected devices and onboard sensors in recent years has increasingly pulled the trailer into the fo…

As the capabilities of onboard sensors and trailer-tracking systems have expanded, so has the level of competition in this segment of the trucking technology market.

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for large manufactured goods fell sharply in April, pulled down by lower demand for commercial aircraft and cars.

Law enforcement and industry officials said there are steps fleets and drivers can take to ensure a smooth inspection.

John Stomps, CEO and founder of Total Transportation of Mississippi, said the need for drivers caused him to look into a new strategy in January 2018 —one that involves training those between the ages of 18 and 20 to haul freight interstate.

The Minnesota company was started in 1934 and now has a fleet of 1,800 owner-operators and company drivers.

Interim CEO Luo moving to chairman role, replacing Murphy, who will remain on company’s board

FTR’s March Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose two full points from February to a reading of 2.8 reflecting a continued easing of truckload and intermodal rates.  The outlook is for improved shipper conditions through 2019.  However, some

Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, is displaying the M917A3 heavy dump trucks with an armored cab for the first time in public at the annual Showcase for Commerce. The event takes place May 29-31 in Johnstown, PA. 

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Legislation that would increase funding for infrastructure grants and the agency overseeing trucking regulations was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23.