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Know your oil’s pour point: Choosing the right fluids for your fleet this winter

Fleet Owner

Even the largest, toughest heavy-duty vehicles need a little help to run smoothly during the colder winter months. When temperatures drop below freezing, fleet vehicles are at risk for reduced fuel economy and potential engine damage.

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Control Tower: Simplifying Supply Chain Logistics

20Cube Logistics

The logistics industry spans across the globe and the process is quite complex, making it difficult to track the status of the shipments. Previously, the customer would only know the two milestones, the departure and the arrival of the shipment, what happens to the consignment during the transit was unknown. There was no transparency or control, creating a complete vacuum for the customer and showed the inefficiency of freight forwarders.

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ACT Research: Used truck sales jump 43% in October

Fleet Owner

In what ACT Research says likely is an anomaly, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes jumped 43% month over month in October, following a 5% m/m loss in September, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S.

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Opinion: Ontario auditor general gave trucking regulators a failing grade

Truck News

The impending report by a provincial auditor general must fill bureaucrats and politicians with dread. This year, Ontario’s oversight of commercial vehicles was in the crosshairs.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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A look at insurance fraud

Fleet Owner

According to James Bonk, regional vice president of G4S, a multinational security services company, people commit insurance fraud for a number of reasons: They perceive it to be a victimless crime perpetrated against a faceless insurance company

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Trailer GHG 2 updates: CARB suspends 2020 standards

Fleet Owner

Also, citing lack of progress in federal agencies’ review, TTMA asks court to rule on applicability of Phase 2 emissions regs

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Truck Safety Firm Wins Legal Action to Prevent Imitations

Logistics Business Magazine

Dawes Highway Safety, which has fitted its PeoplePanels® to more than 5,000 HGVs across the UK, has warned fleets to be on their guard against businesses selling similar products that infringe the company’s intellectual property and copyright. PeoplePanels®, flat panels designed to fit over existing side guards to prevent vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians from being crushed under the wheels of vehicles, are available for use on a wide range of commercial units

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Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability

Logistics Manager

One of the most important factors amidst the ever changing and technology driven ports, shipping and logistics industries, is the impact these industries have on the environment. Hutchison Ports Thailand recognises that creating a sustainable environment is equally as important as becoming a leading port operator utilizing advanced technology. The Push The world’s continuing need to grow and develop economically has, without a doubt, had an adverse impact on our environment.

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Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

One of the most important factors amidst the ever changing and technology driven ports, shipping and logistics industries, is the impact these industries have on… The post Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.