Volvo enhances uptime, connectivity capabilities
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks’ new Parameter Plus Package allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle, providing significant value to customers’
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dexFreight names Justin Banon chief operating officers
SUNRISE, Fla. — dexFreight, providers of a decentralized, blockchain-based logistics platform, has appointed blockchain academic and business leader Justin Banon as its chief operating officer. Banon
Intelligent Imaging Systems installs truck parking signs in Ohio
DALLAS — Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS) is now providing state departments of transportation with its IIS Smart Parking solutions for trucks at rest stops. Installations
Friday fun – The left lane is for passing and racing!
Another Billy Bigrigger Tip of the Day. Thanks to Dave “Showtime” Myer
Lawmakers introduce bill to exempt carriers with 10 or fewer trucks from ELD mandate
WASHINGTON — Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., and Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., have reintroduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation the two lawmakers said would relieve certain
37th Shell Rotella SuperRigs set for July in Minnesota
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The 37th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held July 25-27 at Trail’s Travel Center located just off Interstate 35 in
ACT Research says freight recession likely
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, a freight recession is not out of the
Design Interactive using software to inspire students to consider maintenance tech career
ORLANDO, Fla. — Design Interactive, providers of augmented reality fleet maintenance and training solutions for the transportation industry, says it is utilizing its AUGMENTOR software
Getting healthy on the road with Rolling Strong
VIDEO: Getting healthy on the road with Rolling Strong
Omnitracs acquires Blue Dot Solutions
DALLAS — Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has acquired Blue Dot Solutions, a provider of cloud-based workflow software
Class 8 used truck sales volume drops in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) declined moderately in February, falling 5 percent month-over-month thus erasing a portion of January’s
Why Boyle is a repeat nominee for “Best Fleet To Drive For” at TCA.
4th quarter driver turnover rate shows muddled picture
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Wednesday released its figures on truck driver turnover in the fourth quarter, showing a continued downward trend in
Netradyne launches new integrated vision safety system
SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology focusing on driver and fleet safety, has launched VisionPRO, a new integrated vision safety
Blue Ink Technology releases BIT Air Scale for gross and axle weights
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Blue Ink Tech, maker of the BIT ELD, has released the most recent addition to its BIT Full Service Platform. BIT
Pilot Flying J raises over $1 million to support heart campaign
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J said the company raised $1,068,243 in support of the American Heart Association’s “Life Is Why We Give” campaign, presenting
North Carolina considers hand-held phone ban while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — With smartphones now ever-present, North Carolina lawmakers are revisiting distracted driving laws and on Tuesday advanced a prohibition on hand-held cellphone use
Dana releases new version of Rhombus TireAnalytics
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Inc. Wednesday released Rhombus TireAnalytics Version 3.0 with new capabilities to help large fleets reduce tire costs. The third generation of
Mid America Logistics initiates ‘transparent’ pay program
ST. LOUIS — Mid America Logistics has announced a new driver program called “No More Counting Miles” as what the company is calling a transparent
ATRI study addresses issues related to marijuana-impaired driving
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Wednesday published research detailing issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, a top safety research priority identified