A funding opportunity of $300 million for the building and repairing of surface transportation at tribal and federal lands has been made available, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Oct. 3. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
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Fuse5 Partners With Launch Deck on Software Development
Fuse5 Automotive Software, which provides business management solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced it has secured a partnership with software development firm Launch Deck.
October 9, 2018New AI Tools Emerge For Social Media Marketing
New and promising artificial intelligence tools are beginning to emerge for trucking companies that market on social media and that are looking for a gem-like polish on their text as well as optimization of their campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms.
October 3, 2018The ELD Mandate, Part II
The compliance clock is ticking for fleets that still use automatic onboard recording devices rather than those that meet the new ELD specifications.
October 3, 2018Trucking Technology Begins to Find Its Voice
Voice-activated digital assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa are all the rage in consumer electronics right now, and some developers are beginning to apply this technology to the trucking industry to enhance safety and efficiency.
October 3, 2018App-Enabled Freight Platforms Help Small Carriers Find Loads, Boost Efficiency
Large fleets typically have been the first to benefit from the spread of technology in trucking, but digital freight brokers are working to extend some of the same advantages to smaller carriers and independent drivers.
October 5, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room
The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 1, 2018Cooper Tire Changes Joint Venture Partner
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced that its partner in the China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co. (GRT) truck and bus radial tire production joint venture will change.
September 28, 2018Carrier Transicold Highlights Vector HE 19 at IAA
Carrier Transicold Europe showcased several new products at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, as well as its sustainable transport solutions.
September 27, 2018Technology Can Help Unlock Capacity in Tight Freight Environment, Experts Say
In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.
September 26, 2018