Volvo Trucks sees ‘exciting times’ as new lineup driving North American market share; constraints on industry include capacity to build trucks and finding enough drivers to move them.
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EBE launches InfoStream to enhance management services
AUSTIN, TX. EBE Technologies announced the launch of InfoStream, a new company that will provide management services for regulatory compliance to fleets.
“Combined with EBE’s 45 years of providing innovative technology solutions, InfoStream is posit
Editorial: Joining Forces to Move Forward
The themes of partnership, outreach and unity were present throughout speeches and presentations at this year’s American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. Cooperation between ATA and the federal government was a central tenet.
PrePass enrollment tops 600,000 trucks
HELP Inc. recently introduced MOTION PrePass’ mobile weigh station bypass application.
Instructional Technologies, Inc. and Netradyne launch automated training program
Driver behavior tracked by Driveri vision-based driver recognition safety program assigns relevant training for GetGo Transportation.
ITI, Netradyne launch automated training program
Driver behavior tracked by Driveri vision-based driver recognition safety program assigns relevant training for GetGo Transportation.
XPO Logistics Posts Higher Revenue, Profits in Third Quarter
XPO Logistics announced increased revenue and profits in the third quarter and, although the gains were less than what some investment analysts had expected, CEO Bradley Jacobs said the company implemented a record number of new logistics contracts in …
How Traffic Congestion Affects the Trucking Industry
Inching along in snarled up traffic isn’t great for anyone’s stress level, but when a truck driver is stuck in traffic, it’s not just a matter of annoyance. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), traffic congestion cost the trucking industry a stunning $74.5 billion in additional operating costs and 1.2 billion hours in driver delays in 2016. In response to figures like these, companies have taken drastic measures to avoid or at least minimize encounters with traffic congestion.
FTC Requires Marathon to Sell Stores to Avoid Antitrust
The Federal Trade Commission is requiring Marathon to sell five New York convenience stores to settle charges that its proposed acquisition of Express Mart would violate federal antitrust laws.
Mack Trucks, SAS Announce Enhanced GuardDog Connect Analytics to Cut Repair Times
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks announced a deal with analytics company SAS that will help the truck manufacturer more effectively analyze data being collected by its GuardDog Connect telematics system.