18 Sep Truckers Benefit From Weather Forecasting Technology Increasingly sophisticated weather forecasting applications are helping fleets and drivers navigate around adverse weather conditions that could pose safety risks or delay the movement of freight. Read more...
18 Sep Turnover Surges in Second Quarter Driver turnover at both large and small truckload carriers surged in the second quarter and could go higher in the months ahead, according to data released by American Trucking Associations. Read more...
18 Sep McLeod Urges Fleets to Practice Visibility, Caution as ELD Mandate Looms ATLANTA — The inspections that will accompany electronic logging device mandate enforcement will require heightened visibility and vigilance among carriers, according to Tom McLeod, chief executive officer of McLeod Software. Read more...
18 Sep Crossword Puzzle Solution September 18, 2017 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 18, 2017 print edition. Read more...
18 Sep Geotab Introduces Fleet-Management Device for LTE Network Telematics provider Geotab launched its GO8 LTE fleet-management device designed for LTE mobile broadband networks. Read more...
18 Sep Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 18: Truck Platooning Federal transportation agencies hosted a truck platooning demonstration on Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia last week to showcase the advancements of autonomous technology ready for commercial use next year. Read more...
18 Sep Averitt Training Program Approved for Veteran Benefits Averitt Express announced that it’s offering an on-the-job training program that is approved for veterans benefits, as the carrier commits to hiring 1,200 military veterans by 2020. Read more...
18 Sep Mack Upgrades Interiors of Pinnacle, Granite Models ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has introduced interior and exterior updates to its Pinnacle and Granite models. Read more...
18 Sep Wabco to Buy Out Meritor's Holdings in Joint Venture Ending a 27-year arrangement with heavy-duty supplier Meritor Inc., Wabco Holdings Inc. signed an agreement to buy out Meritor’s interest in the Meritor Wabco joint venture that offers advanced safety braking technology and air brake systems for commercial vehicles in North America. Read more...
18 Sep Homebuilder Sentiment Falls on Storm-Related Supply Concern Sentiment among America’s homebuilders fell more than forecast in September as companies grew concerned about the cost of construction materials and labor shortages in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to data Sept. 18 from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo. Read more...