TPM21: E-commerce spurs growth in container transloading
[caption caption="As transloading demand grows, finding capacity in terms of container yards and dock space is becoming more difficult. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]An unrelenting influx of US imports and the expansion of inland e…
Tanker topples and burns on I-25 in Colorado
The truck’s driver appears to have escaped on his own. Traffic on the interstate was disrupted for some 36 hours…
3 drivers on WIT’s Top Women to Watch in Transportation list for 2021
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MyCarrier gets VC funding to build out small shipper LTL tech
[caption caption="Less-than-truckload brokers generally have a cost advantage in onboarding shippers and supplying them with technology, something MyCarrier set out to solve for carriers. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]MyCarrier, a …
Road Ready Adds ConMet Tire, Hub Insights to Trailer Telematics
ConMet’s PreSet Plus SmartHub, a connected health monitoring system built into a hub assembly, will be added to the Road Ready telematics interface.
Traton to Focus on Electric Trucks
The Traton Group announced it is investing $1.9 billion in research and development of e-mobility by 2025.
Peterbilt Launches EV Operating Cost Calculator
Peterbilt has added an EV Operating Cost Calculator to its website to help prospective electric vehicle customers compare electric trucks to conventional models.
Bosch: Driver-Assist Systems in Heavy-Duty Trucks Reduce Accident Costs, Injuries
Bosch found that lateral actuator systems in Class 7 and 8 trucks can reduce the costs of accidents by up to .04 cents per mile, or $3,700 annually per truck.
The Cons of the Pro Act
The ABC test raises its head on Capitol Hill: Sweeping federal labor legislation could threaten trucking’s independent contractor model.
Investing in Safety & Productivity Through Technology
Jared Hanis of Casey’s General Stores talks about the tools he’s used to create a safer fleet and to keep managers informed.