A Rolling Tarp Might Have Worked for an O-O’s Special Load
Chameleon Innovations’ literature says the firm offers inside widths of up to 104.4 inches and heights of up to 144 inches, plus custom dimensions to suit a customer’s operations.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Innovation Lab
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will launch in early 2018 as a more connected and versatile cargo van. The company gave automotive journalists a few early details at a Dec. 4 event in Stuttgart, Germany, called Sprinter Innovation Campus. Read the full story here. Photos by Paul Clinton and courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.
Walker Blocker Side Guards Designed for Class 3 Trucks and Above
Walker Blocker is offering a side guard designed to fit all truck body types on Class 3 vehicles and above.
Phillips Offers Nylon Cable Wraps
Phillips Industries has introduced new nylon cable wraps for 3-IN-1 combination air and electrical assemblies designed as an alternative to spiral wrap.
Commentary: 5 Takeaways From 2017
One of the reason HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge enjoys covering trucking is because there’s always something new to write about. From her December editorial.
How to Make Data Work For You
Analyzing data can improve operations, safety, uptime, profits, and more, but for a lot of fleets the hardest question to answer is where to begin?
SoCal Fires Having Minimal Impact on Freight
Despite current fires in Southern California surpassing the size of October’s Sonoma County blaze, the impact on the freight market has been limited, according to a report by FTR.
APTA celebrates truck enthusiast at awards dinner
MONCTON, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) recognized a long time truck-driver admirer at its annual awards dinner. Stephane Landry, 36, is known to many Atlantic truck drivers, as he is frequently seen on Trans-Canada Highway exit 446…
4 days until ELDs: Where to find rate hikes as mandate takes effect
Where to look for the most likely ELD effect on rates? High-volume lanes between 500 and 750 miles, which DAT analyst Mark Montague calls the “dangerous lanes.” It’s those where load/unload hiccups or in-transit delays easily can extend a one-day haul into a second day. More here…
Tax cuts favored for middle class, small business
Readers name broad priorities for tax reform as House and Senate near agreement on reconciliation of two competing legislative tax packages.