US inventory shortfall drives seemingly ‘never-ending’ peak season
[caption caption="The current surge in US imports is aimed at rebuilding inventories outstripped by sales. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]On store shelves, in warehouses, in trailers and containers, US shippers are coming up short.T…
MATS postponed again; new date is March 24-26, 2022
For the second time in two years, the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State of Heavy-Duty Repair
Fullbay and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) are proud to announce the first-ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair report. This paper dives deep into the challenges and trends faced by the commercial repair industr…
The Driver Shortage: Uniforms as a Solution – 4 Opportunity Areas to Bridge the Gap
Uniforms can play a crucial role in helping you bridge the driver shortage gap. With the help of industry experts, we’ve identified 4 Key Opportunity Areas to help you use a uniform program to recruit and retain quality drivers.
Understanding Effects of Payload and Towing on Commercial EV Range
As fleet operators adjust duty cycles for commercial electric vehicles, they must consider weight, vehicle modifications, environment, and EV-specific factors. How will published and projected specs compare to the real world?
Kenworth T680 Next Generation Deep Dive
A deeper look into Kenworth’s next-generation T680, which includes some techno-wizardry for the driver while upping the aero ante for a possible 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.
Latest winter storms in numerous states cause troubles for truckers
Truckers traveling through numerous states face ice, blizzards, and frigid temperatures as some states restrict travel. NJ and PA enact truck bans.
Update: Death toll in huge Forth Worth pileup increases
Facing more bad weather, authorities have increased the numbers of people killed and vehicles involved in an I-35W pileup.
Trailer Orders Fall in January
Preliminary reports indicate trailer orders in January fell about 34 percent compared to December 2020 orders, according to ACT Research and FTR.
Road Ready to Offer Trailer Telematics to Policyholders
Road Ready Insurance will offer customers in participating states a Road Ready trailer telematics system for each truck that is fully insured.