BFGoodrich Launches Regional Steer, Drive Tires
Two new tires from BFGoodrich target regional and urban fleets where operating stresses are high. The Route Control S and Route Control D boast long-wearing, high-traction treads and durable casings.
Ford Offers Telematics Platform, Mobile App for Commercial Fleets
Ford Commercial Solutions officially launched Ford Telematics, a web-based software platform and subscription service designed to grant fleet managers easy access to important connected vehicle data.
$3 million in pot seized; driver arrested at border
Arrests up during COVID-19
Loadsmart, Opendock Integrate and Streamline Dock Scheduling
Loadsmart has partnered with Opendock to integrate Loadsmart’s digital freight platform and Smart Scheduling technology with Opendock’s dock management software, enabling shippers to improve the scheduling process.
ECONOMIC WATCH: Rates at risk as unemployed drivers return
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The U.S. freight market has stabilized, but excess capacity could put a rate rebound at risk, according to ACT Research. The industry analyst published the June installment of its Freight Forecast: U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook, warning…
Wild COVID-lockdown ride for spot market volumes, rates appears to level out
After a rocky 12 weeks, the national average spot van rate is back where it was prior to U.S. economies contracting in response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Last week, the spot market saw an 18% increase in the number of loads posted, the…
Ram Launches New ‘Built to Serve’ Truck Lineup
Ram is celebrating America’s five land, sea, and air-based armed forces branches with “Built to Serve Editions” of its Ram 1500 1/2-ton pickup truck lineup. This second installment offers a nautical-inspired theme.
ATA seeks nominations for road captains
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for elite professional drivers to serve on the 2021-22 America’s Road Team. Founded in 1986, America’s Road Team promotes the trucking industry by educating the ge…
Sick With COVID-19: A Trucking Team Shares Their Story
Lease-operator couple Chanté and Chris Drew came down with COVID-19 in March, nine days and more than 1,000 miles from home. Getting back home was just half the battle.
Customizing Mobile Workflow and Fleet Management to Better Serve Drivers
Learn about how an all-in-one workflow and fleet management solution gives drivers the flexibility and visibility they need to maximize productivity.