Private fleets seeking more safety technologies are on the rise over the past year, according to the NPTC, such as in-cab cameras, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and lane departure technologies.
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Convoy's new Flex Loads offer pickup, delivery leeway
Freight-booking app developer Convoy has added a new Flex Loads feature that allows a shipper to set up a load that can be picked up or dropped off over a window of time or multiple days, helping carriers reduce empty miles traveled and get shippers
A fuel that's leaner, greener and cleaner
With propane vehicles, fleets can leave behind the costly particulate filters, exhaust fluids and other after-treatment devices needed by clean diesel.
FMCSA Grants Waste Management HOS Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted Waste Management Holdings Inc. an exemption from certain hours-of-service rules.
Norfolk Southern Sets 3Q Record for Net Income
Norfolk Southern Corp. joined the list of freight rail carriers reporting record financial results for the third quarter.
ATA President Chris Spear Sees Progress in 2019 on Infrastructure, Workforce Development
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he likes the direction trucking is going and credits tax cuts for breathing new life into the economy, sparking investment and giving President Donald Trump leverage to negotiate new trade deals.
Canadian National Reports Record Revenue, Strong 3Q Results
Canadian National Railway on Oct. 23 reported a third-quarter record for revenue, posting a 14% increase to C$3.68 billion.
DSV Ends Bid to Acquire Ceva Logistics
DSV A/S, the world’s fifth-largest freight forwarder, walked away from Ceva Logistics AG after failing in its latest attempt to buy the Swiss company, which says it needed more time to review the offer.
New-Home Sales Fall 5.5% in September for Fourth Straight Decline
WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes plunged 5.5% in September, the fourth straight monthly drop as the housing market cools while mortgage rates rise.
Retiring Michigan DOT Chief Kirk Steudle Appointed Econolite Executive
Outgoing Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle has been appointed senior vice president of Econolite, a company that specializes in intelligent transportation systems and traffic management software.