Technology has shaped how trucking companies have navigated through the coronavirus pandemic while setting the resulting economic slowdown apart from past ones.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
April Used Truck Prices Post Sharp Decline
Used Class 8 pricing fell for the 12th consecutive month compared with a year earlier, down 22% for the largest drop in that extended period, ACT Research reported.
May 28, 2020California Becomes Epicenter of Emerging Truck Technology
With its emissions mandates, tough labor laws, inspection requirements and extensive regulations, California has become both a difficult and expensive environment for trucking.
May 22, 2020Ryder Expands E-Commerce Fulfillment Network
Ryder System Inc. added food-grade capabilities and additional locations to its e-commerce fulfillment network, the company announced May 20.
May 21, 2020Call Center Staffs Work From °®¶¹´«Ã½ Due to Coronavirus
Call centers industrywide have made a swift shift to working from home in response to the coronavirus.
May 21, 2020FedEx, Microsoft Join Forces for Package Shipping
FedEx Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to provide commercial shipping customers with early warnings of delays from weather, traffic and other mishaps, giving the courier and the software maker another weapon as each competes with Amazon .com Inc.
May 18, 2020Diesel Engine Makers Tackle Challenges Posed by Stricter Emission Standards
The lowest level of North American Class 8 truck orders in modern times is not stopping fleets and engine manufacturers from pushing ahead to prepare for more stringent emission regulations. Companies are finding ways to squeeze out better fuel mileage and uptime performance from the next wave of diesel engines.
May 11, 2020Schneider Partners With Overhaul to Improve Freight Visibility and Security
Schneider National is aiming to improve freight visibility options and security by partnering with Overhaul, the company announced April 21.
April 27, 2020J.B. Hunt Reports Mixed Results for Q1
Truckload carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported lower first-quarter net income on increased operating revenue on April 14.
April 16, 2020FedEx to Add 42 Electric Charging Stations in California
FedEx Corp. plans to electrify 42 FedEx stations in California, in the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout — calling it one of the largest deployments of integrated charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date.
February 28, 2020