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07/20/2019

Managing an SME fleet effectively

Managing an SME fleet effectively The SME fleet management role requires a credible level of skill, knowledge and experience, supported by attention to detail, numeric accuracy and people management skills.…

07/19/2019

How Logistics Technology is Helping Small Carriers and Brokers Compete

Trailer pools allowing access to drop and hook freight is one way logistics tech is helping smaller carriers. Photo courtesy J.B. Hunt How Logistics Technology is Helping Small Carriers and…

07/19/2019

Is it Time to Rethink Shipper-Carrier Contracts?

Photo: WIlliam S. Farrow Is it Time to Rethink Shipper-Carrier Contracts? The way freight is booked and delivered is changing rapidly. E-commerce is driving more stringent delivery schedules and more…

07/19/2019

Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System

Peloton has announced a new Level truck platooning system that does not require a driver in the following truck. Photo: Peloton Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System If…

07/19/2019

Technology is Changing How Carriers, Shippers, and Brokers Connect

J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ digital freight-matching platform, Carrier 360, also features a recently announced trailer pool and drop-and-hook service called 360Box. Photo: J.B. Hunt Technology is Changing How Carriers, Shippers,…

07/17/2019

TMC Panel Educates Fleets on Real-World Electric Truck Operation

A policy of “opportunity charging” that has drivers putting trucks on charging devices during lunch, breaks and other downtimes is a key component in keeping the trucks’ state of charge…

07/17/2019

Thor Trucks Takes Different Approach to Electric Trucks

Thor Trucks is a new electric truck company initially focused on regional-haul applications. Photo: Thor Trucks Thor Trucks Takes Different Approach to Electric Trucks What do you get when you…

07/17/2019

TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Test Hauling Mail for USPS

TuSimple self-driving trucks will haul USPS trailers more than 1,000 miles between the Postal Service’s Phoenix and Dallas distribution centers. Photo via TuSimple TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Test Hauling Mail…

07/17/2019

Komatsu Develops Electric Mini Excavator

Komatsu Develops Electric Mini Excavator Komatsu has developed an electric mini excavator, designed to set the course for next-generation construction equipment. Komatsu expects a wider range of applications for this…

07/15/2019

Entitlement Mentality Leads to Vehicle Abuse

Photo Credit: ©istockphoto.com/fizrockit Entitlement Mentality Leads to Vehicle Abuse Many drivers view the company vehicle as an entitlement rather than a tool to perform their job. Fleet managers say this…

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Managing an SME fleet effectively

How Logistics Technology is Helping Small Carriers and Brokers Compete

Is it Time to Rethink Shipper-Carrier Contracts?

Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System

Technology is Changing How Carriers, Shippers, and Brokers Connect

TMC Panel Educates Fleets on Real-World Electric Truck Operation

Thor Trucks Takes Different Approach to Electric Trucks

TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Test Hauling Mail for USPS

Komatsu Develops Electric Mini Excavator

Entitlement Mentality Leads to Vehicle Abuse

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