Collision of 2 trucks and fire close Kentucky-Ohio bridge
A collision between two trucks and a resulting fire this morning closed a bridge and both northbound and southbound Interstate 75 in Covington, Kentucky. It is being reported the blaze began at 2:45 a.m. when two northbound trucks crashed on the Brent …
Continental adds truck to its ‘Fleet of Heroes’
Sidney, Ohio-based Continental Express, Inc. introduced a new military-themed truck just before Veteran’s Day, and said it is “dedicated the truck to its veteran drivers and to all of those who are serving or have served our country.” The n…
Last-Mile’s Growing Impact on Retread Tires
Truck fleets have spoken, and the use of retread tires is growing in popularity. Medium-duty, last-mile fleets are seeing it to promote sustainability and reduce fleet tire costs, too.
Fleet Forward Experience Day 2: Ford’s Electrification and the Autonomy Trifecta
Yaro Hetman outlined Ford’s plans to scale its electric ecosystem while fleet management and autonomous technology providers came together for a view on viable autonomous business models.
How COVID is Still Affecting the Supply Chain and Where We Go From Here
With a severe driver shortage and a supply chain still in chaos from pandemic-induced shifts in consumer behavior, one industry observer is warning of likely hoarding as we get into the holidays. Longer term, vaccine distribution is “THE driver” for br…
Shell Launches Fleet Manager Sustainability Training
The training program – initially available online – will educate fleet managers on how best to reduce carbon emissions, increase efficiencies and cut costs throughout their entire supply chain.
Owner-operator income spiked in recent months as pandemic recovery gained steam
Owner-operators had a surprisingly good third quarter, as stronger rates and plenty of miles yielded the year’s best showing, according to client averages from financial services provider ATBS.
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Watch: Trucker Talent winner captures the pain of missing parts of a daughter’s growth
John Malayter entered his original “I’ve Only Known You for 18 Years,” about his sense of Emma growing up too quickly, for the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search.
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Senate’s DOT bill maintains ELD waiver for livestockers
The Senate’s proposed DOT funding bill would continue the ELD waiver for livestock haulers. And other news: New York is once again trying to crack down on low-bridge strikes with a week-long enforcement campaign; and Cargo Transporters announced a driv…
Tenstreet Acquires Stay Metrics
Tenstreet recently acquired Stay Metrics, combining the two companies to offer fleets solutions to find and retain drivers longer, as well as access driver data.