Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2024

Over the last few years, I’ve read on social media how the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of trucking is long gone and how much trucking has changed. All you needed was some duct tape and zip ties and that would keep the truck running long enough for the driver to get the truck repaired. It’s all about safety.

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Trux

APRIL 19, 2024

In material production and delivery, mastering the logistics of dump truck fleets has become indispensable for contractors and large construction firms. This blog dives into the crucial role of efficiently managing third-party or independent trucks, which is pivotal in keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

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NGT News

APRIL 14, 2023

launched its first commercial-ready terminal for autonomous trucks: a site in Palmer, Texas, that deploys autonomous trucks pulling freight for Aurora’s pilot customers, including FedEx, Schneider and Uber Freight, between Dallas and Houston. Aurora Innovation Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched Yale Reliant – an advanced suite of operator assistance technologies that help reinforce lift truck best practices in warehouses and intralogistics operations. This may be a reduction in travel speed or truck acceleration, or a reduction in lift speed or tilt speed.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 9, 2023

Meet an example of purpose beyond the truck in owner-operator Jay Hosty and his wife, Katt. The long-term return on a person’s honest investment in volunteering far outweighs what may appear at first a week of lost income opportunity.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and MD Electric vehicles. Million to Expand Roanoke Valley Operations appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

This news service called ‘Loaded and Rolling’ is aimed at the trucking sector. The author has postulated the downward swing of spot trucking rates compared to negotiated or contract rates as the driver for an … Continue reading → The article here is intriguing.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co., Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co., The post Toyota, Kenworth Complete Fuel Cell Electric Truck Pilot Operations Project appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Environmental 360 Solutions (E360S), headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, has ordered Mack Trucks’ Mack LR Electric model to help the company achieve its environmental and sustainability goals. The post Environmental 360 Solutions Adds EV Mack Trucks to Fleet Operations appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MARCH 14, 2023

have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT fuel-cell trucks in California. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its high-capacity mobile refueler, which […] The post FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling appeared first on NGT News.

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Trux

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In this blog post, we delve into the incredible potential of dump truck management software to revolutionize your operations. Discover how this powerful tool can boost efficiency, optimize scheduling, enhance real-time tracking, and streamline communication.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 31, 2024

One-truck owner-operator Leslie Bitterman won a near-fatal bout with COVID, fighting back to the truck to keep her business going. Her perseverance, and more, shines through with her nomination as Overdrive's January Trucker of the Month.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The best of the best among owner-operator clients of ATBS have improved fuel mileage and maximized time efficiency as much as possible to hold the line. In this Overdrive Radio edition, find the firm's annual mid-year benchmarking analysis in full.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Cemex announced that it now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered with lower-carbon fuels as part of a comprehensive transition strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action program to become a net-zero CO2 company by 2050.

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NGT News

MARCH 7, 2022

Volvo Trucks North America is introducing two new technology tools to support customers in successfully deploying Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 models into their fleet operations. The post Volvo Trucks’ Route Planning, Connected Tech Tools Help Managers Navigate Fleet Operations appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Orange EV, a manufacturer of heavy-duty, electric vehicle (EV) truck solutions, has announced its new intermodal terminal trucks, scheduled to be available Q3 2022, to meet the increased cargo handling and lifting demands required by port and rail intermodal operations. Built […]. Built […].

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Drop back two weeks in time in today's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast to the site of the Mayberry Truck Show in NC, where six owners and operators answered the question in the title. Times are tough, many acknowledged, but optimism showed through.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Penske Truck Leasing recently celebrated the official opening of its new facility in Cuautitlán, Mexico. Spanning 63,000-plus square feet, the location offers full-service truck leasing , contract truck fleet maintenance and pre-owned truck sales.

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NGT News

APRIL 4, 2022

Volta Trucks, a full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed its first Volta Trucks Hub that will deliver its truck-as-a-service customer-focused operations as the first full-electric Volta Zeros start customer evaluation in mid-2022.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Trucking may have an image problem, but a closer look at two of the main arguments against allowing truck parking in residential areas -- even at home on an owner-op's own property -- exposes plenty in the way of potholes.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Shop smarter with insights on lift truck operation to protect your bottom line.

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United World Transporation

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Truck driving can be a dangerous job. About 13% of all traffic fatalities come from heavy trucks. Furthermore, COVID-19 has added a lot of new challenges to the world of trucking. Whether you’re a truck driver or a fleet operator, things are different than they used to be. SmartDrive.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Embark Trucks Inc., a developer of self-driving software for the trucking industry, has launched a joint initiative with HP Inc. to combine electric and autonomous truck technology and create a more sustainable distribution network.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Despite used trucks being the preferred route for many owner-operators, finding a used truck today at a comfortable price is more challenging than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delays in new truck production caused by component shortages.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Historically, USA Truck did very little Canada cross-border, but DB SCHENKER had a very strong presence in Canada thanks to relationships with 3rd party carriers. Land Transport’s existing operations as our platform for growth in North America. Cross docking/transloading operations. Door-to-door through trailer service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has added an order picker pallet truck to its line-up of flexible warehouse equipment. Warehouses are having to find ways to pick more orders, more efficiently, not least because the retail and eCommerce industries continue to boom,” says Monica Radavelli, Product Manager for Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

11-17 this year, a number of companies are celebrating truck drivers throughout September and beyond. Check here for various deals and recognition from companies in and around trucking. While NTDAW is officially Sept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To support companies during these financially challenging times, Toyota Material Handling UK is offering an easy way of operating pallet trucks at the lowest cost and at a fixed annual rental rate with no capital outlay. Pallet Truck Plus’ provides quality equipment at the lowest rates and complete cost transparency for users.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

This July 2023 post from Uber Freight’s blog compares current trucking spot rates to carrier operating costs and what the current environment. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: Are Current Trucking Spot Rates Sustainable? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you familiar with forklifts but interested in learning about clamp trucks and what they can do? If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Table of Contents Toggle What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

DHL Freight has deployed a hydrogen truck produced by special-purpose commercial vehicle manufacturer Paul Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH. The Paul Hydrogen Power-Truck, a vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego, will be used during the one-year pilot for distribution and linehauls at DHL’s Cologne, Germany, location.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

TeamViewer, a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, recently announced that the Vandemoortele group has deployed TeamViewer’s Augmented Reality (AR) platform Frontline to digitally transform its warehouse picking operations.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 6, 2021

a perceived "driver shortage" is well-worn, Rebecca Brewster of ATRI pointed to big driver concern around truck parking as cause for a loud wakeup call for fleets, whose own concern levels rank far lower. While the debate around driver compensation v.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 8, 2024

PS Logistics in eight years has acquired 25 trucking operations and five non-asset logistics operations across the country.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A common thread to technology such as telematics and fleet software, operator assist features, and motive power advancements is the positive impact these technologies have on getting more work done, in a safer manner, for the operator.

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 16, 2022

Beyond the OEM warranties that sometimes can be found on newer used trucks, aftermarket extended warranties are available from a handful of providers, and powertrain warranties are available from engine OEMs.

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