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Phillips Industries to Launch Trailer Back-Up Camera Rear-Vu

NEW ORLEANS — Phillips Industries soon will begin offering a rear-facing trailer back-up camera that the company’s top executive said will be its biggest-ever product launch.

March 3, 2024
BusinessEquipmentFuel

NACFE, RMI Release New Report on SuperTruck 2 Findings

NEW ORLEANS — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI released a report assessing the commercial vehicle technologies researched as part of the SuperTruck 2 program.

March 3, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Waymo Granted OK to Expand Service in California

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on March 1 authorized Waymo to expand services of its fleet of robotaxis into Los Angeles and to cities on the peninsula south of San Francisco.

March 3, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

TruckWings Aero Device Shows 6% Fuel-Economy Improvement

NEW ORLEANS —  The TruckWings tractor-mounted aerodynamic device, which closes the gap between the cab and trailer, showed fuel-efficiency gains for diesel and CNG trucks in recent tests.

March 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Extends Oil Cuts Through June

OPEC+ extended its oil supply cutbacks to the middle of the year in a bid to avert a global surplus and shore up prices.

March 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Freight Rail Layoffs Renew Concerns About Safety and Service

The latest rail layoffs, combined with an investment fund’s ongoing campaign for control of Norfolk Southern, are renewing concerns about the effects cuts might have on safety and service.

March 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

The Future of Trailer Telematics: Going Beyond Track & Trace

From how to utilize your existing telematics to what’s on the horizon for future technology, this deep dive into advanced telematics is your cheat code to maximizing your investment – today and for the road ahead. 

March 1, 2024
Technology

How to Get the Most Value Out of Class 8 EV Trucks Today

Class 8 EV truck charging doesn't need to be limited to a single overnight charge at your own facility. Learn how we can help you expand how to incorporate fast charging (think 75+ miles in 30 minutes or less) into your operations — thereby letting that truck cover more miles every day and maximizing your ROI. 

March 1, 2024
Business

The Secrets to Keeping Drivers Safe & Happy

Explore the secrets behind driver satisfaction and brand loyalty in this dynamic white paper. Uncover how a supportive environment and purpose-built uniforms redefine driver well-being, fostering a committed workforce and boosting your brand's success.

March 1, 2024
BusinessSafety

Achieving a Return on Safety

In this guide, we’ll show you the bones of an integrated and data-driven approach to safety that boosts your bottom line — and the extra business benefits you can unlock. Learn how to optimize your safety program to capture, integrate and analyze contextualized data using telematics. 

March 1, 2024