Automated Transmissions Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Automated manual transmissions surpassed even the most optimistic predictions for adoption. How will the next generation of smarter, faster, and better connected AMTs boost safety, efficiency and, fuel economy?
Long-awaited US inventory drawdown spotted
Industry analysts say strong truck and steady intermodal traffic in May suggest US retailers are finally drawing down their inventories after two years of a higher-than-average inventory-to-sales ratio, a welcome sign for container lines to trucking companies but a warning that breakneck warehousing demand may slow.
While May’s inventory-to-sales ratio, the…
Everyday Heroes Truck Auctioned to J&L Transportation
The “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 was auctioned off for charity to Phoenix-based J&L Transportation, netting 89,000 for the Truckers Against Trafficking non-profit group.
Trucker caught with 715 pounds of marijuana at Tinker Air Force Base in OKC
A narcotics agent was reportedly performing military duty at the base and found duffel bags containing marijuana in the trailer during a routine inspection of the truck at the base’s gate.
Is our world a little cuckoo?
I am of the belief that we are living in a world of movie sequels, or better put — sometimes it seems that the future of our world is being determined by the theatrical ambitions of our political leaders. When…
Dedicated freight — an antidote to chasing rates
After years chasing rates and high miles, over the last decade and more Keith Sampson shifted his thinking. His example is clear evidence that keeping your eye out for dedicated-freight opportunities can deliver the best of both worlds — income stabil…
PeopleNet Adds Continental TPMS Integration
PeopleNet has announced the integration of the ContiPressureCheck tire pressure monitoring system from Continental.
DAT Offers AscendTMS for Free to Carrier Customers
DAT Solutions has announced that it has integrated its most popular carrier features into the AscendTMS for carriers and it will be offered to current and future DAT carrier customers for free.
State of Logistics: Buffeted by Crosswinds
The latest annual State of Logistics Report paints the industry not quite as storm-tossed, but as “buffeted by crosswinds as the pace of change accelerates.”
Cruise Control on Steriods
New details around the infamous Tesla autonomous driving crash last year bring up an important point about new technology.