Kevin Linger, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine - Page 22 of 24
ACT Research suggests moderating 2024 trailer activity

Based on 2023-ending data, ACT research says 2024 “more about hoping and coping than full steam ahead” for trailer market

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Trucking costs on the rise in face of a technological shift

A Noregon research paper dives into what’s driving the increase.

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US Tarp bolsters leadership with promotions

Company growth, product development, and building client bonds will stay top of mind in the new roles.

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Five truck trend takeaways from January

Only one month into 2024 and there are already some major announcements and bold predictions to unpack.

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ZF expands [pro]Academy training

The company is adding another 40 training modules to the 160 they already offer.

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MAN eTruck launch sees near-sellout

Chief executive officer Alexander Vlaskamp says MAN’s EV technology is on track, but infrastructure could be an issue.

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ERoad, BCMI work to streamline concrete supply chain workflow

The partnership is aimed at uploading and auto-updating information in multiple systems simultaneously, limiting the need to manually input the same data in different applications.

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FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves slightly in November

Still in the negatives, the slight raise comes largely due to lower fuel costs.

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NAFA unveils 2024 educational offerings

In-person or online, NAFA’s list of courses aims to improve your fleet management capabilities.

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Do biodiesel and bitter cold mix?

Three cities partnered with Optimus Technologies to keep their fleets going at an 89% runtime on B100, in temperatures as low as -17°F.

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Western Star adds vocational truck safety features

The X-series vocational trucks will be adding a new active brake assist feature, among other options.

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New report: Commercial hydrogen fuel cell use expected to grow substantially

One prediction shows that the future for heavy-duty EVs belongs to hydrogen fuel cells, over batteries.

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