Driver Assist Strap Can Help Prevent Injuries
Ancra International’s Driver Assist Straps are designed to help avoid injuries and mishaps while drivers and dock workers climb into and out of trailers.
Spot market freight volumes, rates on the move: DAT
PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot truckload freight activity in June reached record levels, with rates climbing to their highest points in nearly two years, according to the DAT Freight Index. June van freight postings were up 35% compared to May, and…
Navistar’s OnCommand Connection Telematics now available
WALCOTT, Iowa — Navistar announced that its integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution, launched in March, is now available for purchase. It offers truck and bus drivers and fleets an easy-to-use, comprehensive, one-price solution that can help drastically cut the cost…
Jardine Transport expands with R.E.M. acquisition
SAINT STEPHEN, N.B. – Jardine Transport has announced its acquisition of R.E.M. Transport, an international long-haul trucking company based in Saint Stephen, N.B. The company operates more than 50 power units and 60 trailers, serving Canada and the U.S. “This…
Sygic Truck Navigation App Reaches 1M Installs
More than 1 million users have downloaded the Sygic Truck Navigation app on Android to use the navigation platform that’s designed for trucks.
Beverage Distributor’s Event Recorders Reducing Dents and Dings
Bellevue, Wash.-based Odom Corp. has added a video telematics system to its fleet of 354 beverage delivery trucks to nudge its drivers toward safer driving habits and improve its branding.
Healthy Fleet Challenge participants lose nearly 500 lbs
LONDON, Ont. — The Healthy Fleet Challenge is over and in total all participants lost a combined total of close to 500 pounds. According to organizers, participants lost 479 pounds over the competition, an incredible feat considering weight loss wasn’t even…
ATRI Updates Online Guide to Sustainable Freight Practices
The American Transportation Research Institute has updated the compendium of sustainable freight practices on its website.
LA-LB truckers expect few peak season bumps
Terminals that won business from the April container shipping alliance restructuring have seen their truck turn times rise.
Having weathered one of the more volatile periods of the past two years with only a slight rise in truck turn times, …
LA-LB truckers expect few peak season bumps
Terminals that won business from the April container shipping alliance restructuring have seen their truck turn times rise.
Having weathered one of the more volatile periods of the past two years with only a slight rise in truck turn times, …