Daimler Talks Truck Sales, Tariffs, and Globalism
Daimler Trucks execs emphasized the benefits of global collaboration as the OEM develops new electric and automated truck technology, at the same time warning of the potential negative effects of tariffs and trade wars.
Driver Turnover Rises at Large Truckload Carriers
The turnover rate at large truckload carriers increased in the first quarter of 2018, reflecting how fleets are struggling to retain and recruit new drivers as freight demand rises.
Are you optimizing each tank of fuel?
TORONTO Ont. — With diesel pricing on the rise, fuel economy is becoming increasingly critical to sound fleet management practices. FUEL YOUR GROWTH brings you the insights of Canadian tanker fleets which have worked hard with spec’ing, training,…
New Connectivity Features from DTNA Boost Access to Truck Data
Two new connectivity-related services from Daimler Trucks North America will allow fleets to create their own electronic logging systems, develop driver scoring apps, and directly access to data on a truck for their backend systems.
GX Transport wins 2018 Nissan Mobility Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — GX Transport was named the winner of the 2018 Nissan North America Logistics Mobility Award on May 30. At Nissan’s annual Supply Chain Conference in Nashville, Tenn., managing partner Michelle Arseneau accepted the award…
Ford Establishes Fleet Vehicle Data Unit
Ford Motor Co. has established a connected-vehicle business unit to serve secure data about commercial and police fleet vehicles as part of its cloud-based mobility initiative, Ford has announced.
2018 Ep 3 | Cost Challenges
Lou Smyrlis goes inside the numbers to discuss why cost reduction is still the top concern for shippers.
Spireon Gains Access to Ford’s Mobility Cloud
Spireon has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions for the FleetLocate fleet management solution to access data through Ford’s open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC).
Breaking up is hard to do
Last month, I talked about an unhealthy relationship with sugar- filled, processed foods and the negative effects they can have on your health. Now the big question – how do we change that relationship? Anyone who has been to a…
Know when to hold ’em
Kenny Rogers got it right with his old country hit, “The Gambler.” You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em. You, my friend, are leaving money on the table when it comes to managing your…