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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year

A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the country’s roadways.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

What are leading carrier's IT executives looking for in a modern TMS?

Drawing on the combined expertise and hands-on experience of dozens of trucking/logistics IT Executives, this comprehensive guide explores the seven core benefits every TMS must deliver: fast, low-cost deployment , automatic software updates, future-proof technology, turnkey integrations, intelligent driver workflow, maximum security and readiness, and business intelligence. 

February 1, 2022
BusinessFuel

Fuel Flash: 2021 4th Quarter Report: Oil, Diesel, Gas Price Trends 

Oil prices have crept back into the $70s, wholesale prices continued to fall, but not much has changed with demand and supply. As we get into 2022 and the winter weather, prices will reach back into the $80s.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

Most freight brokers are inundated with incoming emails from customers looking for a spot quote. Tai Email Assistant is a feature within Tai TMS that uses AI to extract shipment details from incoming quote requests and automatically responds with a quote in minutes.

February 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Understanding the Tire Needs of Last Mile Delivery

Tire selection and management for delivery fleets can present unique opportunities. It pays to have a trusted advisor to keep your fleet on the road. Learn how Goodyear’s Total Mobility solutions can help from the first to the last mile. Download the whitepaper below.

February 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

First US Mile of Wireless EV Charging Road Coming to Detroit

DETROIT — The first mile of a wireless electric vehicle charging public road in the United States will be built in the Motor City.

February 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

North Dakota Trailer Length Pilot Program Extends Deadline

Regulators in North Dakota have extended a deadline for freight haulers to apply to participate in a pilot program that would allow longer trailer configurations on state roads.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

GM’s Cruise Begins Offering Driverless Rides

Cruise LLC, the self-driving car startup that is majority owned by General Motors Co., is offering free rides to nonemployees in San Francisco for the first time, a move that triggers another $1.35 billion from investor SoftBank Vision Fund.

February 1, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

ArcBest Reports Strong Q4, Year on High Demand

ArcBest Corp. reported record profits and revenue for the fourth quarter and the full year thanks to surging freight demand.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ryder, REIN Offer Used Truck Embedded Insurance

Ryder System Inc., a supply chain, dedicated transportation and commercial fleet management company, announced it launched insurance services by REIN to Ryder used-vehicle sales customers. REIN offers embedded and digital insurance products.

February 1, 2022