Ford Takes Telematics In-House and Hardware Free
Manufacturers are partnering with telematics providers to allow access to data from OEMs’ factory-installed modems. Meanwhile, Ford has introduced its own telematics system that takes advantage of its factory modem to maximize the depth and breadth of …
Premier Manufacturing hires new COO
TUALATIN, Ore. – Premier Manufacturing has appointed Matt Weinmann chief operating officer, the maker of trailer components announced Tuesday. Weinmann has more than 30 years of experience across numerous manufacturing environments, it said. He joins t…
A Guide to Trucking Toll Costs in America
Truck tolls in the U.S. continue increasing at a rapid pace and there is no sign they will let up. Download the PrePass whitepaper: “A Guide to Trucking Toll Costs in America” and learn how trucking fleets can avoid tolling pitfalls and spend less mone…
Want to Implement Telematics in Your Fleet? Here’s How to Secure Driver Buy-In
If you haven’t implemented telematics yet, now is the right time to do so to create a safe, efficient fleet and secure your future! However, you can only do so effectively if you get buy-in from your drivers first.
Mergers and Acquisitions: There’s more than corporate and tax law to consider
By the time the ink is dry on a merger or acquisition, any fleet flexibility considerations may be gone. Whatever the “deal” is or was will determine how each registration and filing needs to be handled.
Evaluating the Performance of the Latest Low-VOC Paint Technology for Commercial Transport Vehicles
TIMING IS RIGHT FOR A MOVE TO LOW VOC. Latest advances in sustainable coatings technology are raising the bar for performance and color accuracy.
Why Fleets That Want Renewable Diesel May Be Better Off With Biodiesel
Renewable diesel is a strong alternative to ULSD in terms of performance and emissions. But so is biodiesel — in some cases providing additional advantages like lower price, better availability and further emission reductions. Learn more.
Women truckers help mark first vote by a woman
Four women truck drivers are participating in a memorial convoy this week to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first time a woman cast a vote in an election anywhere in the world. The convoy, which includes a specially-wrapped trailer, left Washin…
TA travel centers appreciate truckers all month
TravelCenters of America Inc., which operates TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel centers, recognizes professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, and throughout all of September. Starting Tuesday, Sept…
186 new truck parking spots added by Love’s
More than 180 new truck parking spaces have been created by the opening last week of two new Love’s travel centers, one in Texas and the other in Illinois. The new Love’s locations are off U.S. Highway 34 in Monmouth, Illinois, and off Texa…