Van volumes dip slightly, while produce-led reefer volumes build
Similar movement in the spot market averages was seen for rates in each segment, too, in the last week. Also: A possible alternative return to Chicago from Denver if you’re getting offered anything near that lane’s abysmal rate average …
Shell Lubricants launches chatbot for lubricants customers
Shell Lubricants has launched a new chatbot, Shell LubeChat, to provide real-time product support, technical services and lubricants data to its customers. It works on smartphones and desktops.
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Pre-Pass adds bypass service at 12 new sites
New services in 8 states
Dhaka-Chittagong road weight limit to be suspended for holy month, festival
In 2017, Bangladesh exported $32 billion in goods and imported $45 billion — the bulk of it via vehicle transport to/from the port. (Above: A busy road in Dhaka, Bangladesh.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
The government of Bangladesh will …
Trucker tips waitress $2,000 on Mother’s Day
A generous Mississippi truck driver left a waitress at 4 Star Diner in Roland a $2,000 tip on Mother’s Day. Trucker David Platt left waitress Brenda Pearson, who has two children at home, the tip after learning more about her life. He told news o…
OTA welcomes Ford’s fuel price slashing promise
TORONTO, Ont. – Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford’s promise to slash fuel prices is being welcomed by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). The OTA confirmed with the Ford team that his promises to reduce fuel prices will include diesel. “The…
Penske does a million voice-directed inspections
READING, Penn. – Penske Truck Leasing says it has completed a million voice-directed preventive maintenance inspections. It is part of Penske’s recently deployed paperless technology. “Our new approach to a voice-guided preventive maintenance pro…
Truck-Lite recognized for innovation
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has received an innovation award from Buffalo Business First, during its 2018 Manufacturing Awards ceremony. It was one of three companies to receive an innovation award. “It is always an honor to be recognized for our&…
Great Dane hosts aftermarket conference
ATLANTA, Ga. – Great Dane says it attracted a record crowd to its seventh Aftermarket Parts and Service Conference May 2-5. It’s a biennial event that brings together aftermarket management and sales teams and vendors to discuss safety, technology and&…