Schneider launches renovated website
Schneider has just completed a renovation to its digital storefront, Schneider.com. The company says the website showcases a more modern look and feel and gives shippers and carriers access to even more information. Schneider says enhancements to the site include: Updated and improved navigation: Shippers can find resources or get a quote; carriers will be
Watch: Is biodiesel a good fuel choice for diesel engines?
These days, it seems as though there’s always a shifty stranger – The Invisible Fuel Man – whispering in my ear: “Hey Fleetkeeper. Let’s talk about electrification today.” I guess it makes sense – some of the biggest names in trucking are making some huge advancements in electric trucks. But what about all the other
Omnitracs, ERoad partner to address inconsistencies in commercial vehicle inspections
Omnitracs and ERoad, a transportation technology services company, have announced the completion of a newly updated Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspection Bulletin on U.S. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). Omnitracs, in partnership with ERoad, identified a need to revamp the current Inspection Bulletin on U.S. Electronic Logging Devices that was penned in 2017, concurrent with
Eaton Cummins Endurant HD transmission now available
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant HD 12-speed 1,850 lb.-ft.-capable automated transmission. The transmission is now available at all major North American truck manufacturers, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth. The company says the Endurant HD offers an industry-exclusive transmission fluid pressure sensor, the longest maintenance interval and the best overall
Daimler Trucks, Waymo partner on autonomous trucks
Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. The companies say their initial effort will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a unique version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia, to enable autonomous driving. Waymo says it brings over a decade of experience, having driven over 20 million
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index highlights tight supply-demand balance
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with September data, showed a continuing tight trucking market, with volume and rate surges ongoing and driver availability deteriorating, ACT says. September’s Volume Index rose to 70.7 (SA), while Pricing hit 71.3, a two-year high. With capacity and driver availability in contraction territory, at 46.6 and 30.6,
Shipping Conditions in August were weakest in two years, FTR says
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index for August fell further into negative territory, to a reading of -1.79. Just four months after the strongest market conditions on record, shipping conditions in August were the weakest in two years, FTR says. While most factors affecting the Shipping Conditions Index in August were equal to or more favorable
Mayhew Steel Products introduces new screw pliers
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. has introduced new screw pliers, part number 95685, to its product offering. Made from industrial quality tool steel, these heavy-duty 8-in. pliers are used to remove damaged, corroded, rusted, painted over or tamperproof screws, nuts and bolts, the company says. The serrated jaws at the tip of the pliers have a
Peterbilt recognized for leadership investment in Denton, TX
A member of the Denton, Texas community for 40 years, Peterbilt Motors Company has beed recognized by the city for “Outstanding Leadership Investment in Denton” for 2020. Numerous Denton companies are nominated every year, and each of the nominations are reviewed by the Economic Development Partnership Board based on criteria such as public/private partnerships, job
Watch: The key to reducing trucking service downtime
Out there, where trucks are in need of service, there lurks an evil entity – one who keeps us wrapped up in the past and refuses to let some of us move on from ancient methods of information gathering. But, open up the lines of communication with your service providers, and you will have a
Eaton launches new metal 3D printing program
Eaton‘s vehicle group is implementing a new 3D metal printing program as a part of its “Industry 4.0” strategy to reduce development time and improve efficiency. The first metal printer system was installed at the Kings Mountain, N.C., facility, and a global deployment of 3D polymer printing technology is slated to be completed by first-quarter
Dana bolsters Victor Reinz brand in North America
Dana Inc. says it has committed to the Victor Reinz brand to ensure that the sealing technologies are available to the North American aftermarket. “With more than 30,000 SKUs globally and a focus on problem-solving applications, Victor Reinz is well positioned to lead the way as the premier aftermarket gasket and sealing provider in North